Environmental Scanning

Purpose: 

The purpose of the Environmental Scanning Article Review Assignment is to help students synthesize their understanding of the HRM3150 course outcomes to the current, real-world, HR environment of business.

Instructions: 

· Research a current event article related to the assigned topic. Students should focus their research on relevant HR trade publications such as HR Magazine and Workforce Magazine. 

o Topics:

§ Article Review 1 – Legal and Ethical Issues of Performance Management

§ Article Review 2 – Measurement Tools for Performance Management

§ Article Review 3 – Rater Errors in Performance Management

§ Article Review 4 – Coaching to Improve Work Performance

· Prepare a two-three paragraph summary of the article.

· Explain in an additional two-three paragraphs your understanding of the article as it relates to the assignment topic.

· Explain in an additional one-two paragraphs whether you agree or disagree with the author and why.

· Explain in the final one-two paragraphs how knowledge of this topic will help you in your future HR career.

Format: 

The completed assignment must be prepared in APA format, including the title page, reference page, and in-text source citations. The Article Review will consist of 6-10 paragraphs of body – approximately 1000-1500 words total, not including title and reference pages.