Week 2 Discussion

Supporting Lectures:

Review the following lectures:

• Forecasting and Staffing Planning
• Job Analysis and Job Rewards
• External Recruitment

Discussion Questions

Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link “Doing Discussion Questions Right,” the expanded grading rubric for the forum below, and any specific instructions for this topic.Before the end of the unit, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.

Introduction:

Although the job analysis process can take a great deal of time and effort for organizations, it is essential for effective recruiting. Job analyses affect workforce and succession planning, training and employee development, and compensation and legal compliance.

Tasks:

Choose one of the following discussion questions.

• Define succession planning and explain why it is important.
• Consider your own job or a past job. Your job description has not been updated in 10 years and it is outdated. Describe a step-by-step process you would follow if you were to analyze your job.

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Your initial posting should be addressed at 500–1000 words as noted in the attached PDF.