HRMN Paper

CURRENT ISSUES TOPICS (Total 30%) In 2013, business and management professionals are concerned with the conflict that takes place in their organizations and its destructive potential - even though conflict can be positive and useful in some situations. There are numerous conflict issues in today's global workplace, especially with the current international economic situation. As a new business and/or HR Director, you have decided to start a new professional development and learning program for employees. You will be presenting different topics during noon lectures on issues that are relevant to your company or organization. For the first lecture, you should select one of these topics and prepare a written report that will be distributed to everyone (30%). Select any one of these topics for your Current Issues Report (CIR):

1. Conflict management system design (also known as resolution system design) - approaches to the design of complaint-handling (grievance) systems that emphasize interest-based over rights-based dispute resolution.

2. Managing conflict in healthcare organizations - the impact and forms of conflict in hospitals and other health care institutions.

3. Conflict in school systems - the impact and forms of conflict between and within school boards, school administrators, teachers, parents, and the community.

4. Conflict and its resolution on college campuses - the forms of conflict and methods of resolution in college life, including residence halls, student/faculty, and faculty/faculty, and faculty/administration conflicts.

5. Conflict and disability management - management of conflicts that arise from employee disabilities and reasonable accommodation disputes.

6. Conflict and its resolution in the construction industry - the impact of conflict and the role of mediation and other forms of dispute resolution among owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, suppliers, lenders, insurance carriers, and bonding companies.

7. Conflict and its resolution in the religious organizations - conflict within congregations and within church hierarchy.

8. Conflict and its resolution in the real estate industry - the impact of conflict and methods of resolution of disputes among buyers, sellers, and agents.

9. Conflict and its resolution in government organizations - the forms of conflict and methods of resolution in government organizations. Government organizations include DOD, military, and federal and state government.

10. Conflict and its resolution in the financial industry - the forms of conflict and methods of resolution in financial organizations - the impact of conflict and methods of resolution of disputes among all parties.

11. Other Conflict Issues - could be as applied to a particular situation, concern, or issue. 12. Conflict and its resolution in "my" particular company/industry - the forms and impact of

conflict between managers and employees and among employees. Think about an organization with which you are currently associated. This company or organization can be the place where you work or any other organization such as a team, club, volunteer organization, etc. It must be an organization in which your involvement is significant enough to enable you to address the issues.

READ THE FOLLOWING "CURRENT ISSUES REPORT" INSTRUCTIONS AND GRADING RUBRIC TO "UNDERSTAND THE BIG PICTURE" BEFORE YOU START 1) The report should have a title page, an introduction, relevance issues and questions to the company or organization, a conclusion, and a references page. The report should be a minimum of 5-6 pages not counting the title page or the references page. 2) The title page should include - in the following order and in the center of the page - the title of your topic, your name, the date, and HRMN365. 3) The paper should be written as a formal business report to your employees.

4) Number the pages and use headings to separate the sections of the paper and to present a well- organized paper. 5) Spell-check and proof-read carefully before submitting. 6) Use Times New Roman, size 12 point font for all headings and text. 7) Use black text, do not use colors, do not use bold fonts, do not underline. 8) Use 1" margins on top, bottom, and both left and right sides. 9) Use SINGLE-SPACING. 10) Left justify. 11) Set your paper size to 8.5 x 11. 12) Do not use contractions. For example, "It is not a good idea to use contractions in a formal paper" is more professional than, "It's not a good idea to use contractions in a formal paper." (NOTE: it is okay for me to use contractions in my instructions to you; however, it is not OK for me to use them in a formal paper.) 13) Do not use the personal you or we. For example, "When you communicate, you should always ..." is not as professional as "When a manager communicates, s/he should always ..." 14) Do not forget problem words: it's is not its; your is not you're; to is not too; site is not cite; their is not there or they're. There are also other common word challenges. Take care to use words correctly so that your discussion is effective and professional. 15) Save your paper in the following manner and remember to substitute your name: FirstInitial_LastName_CIR365. For example, JSmith_CIR365. This helps me know who wrote which paper for which course when I download them - and I need to know.

16) Use Microsoft Word or save your file as a .rtf, or ,pdf file. Attach your paper to the correct Assignment folder: CIR.

17) Use between six and nine (5-8) references that will help you write about the topic you selected. Your references should come from the UMUC online library or well-known high quality, accurate, and current Web sites. (see links below for correct formatting, etc.) Use references correctly and consistently. You should never use Wikipedia as a reference. 18) The paper should use American Psychological Association (APA) style guide or the MLA. General guidance information can be found by linking to: http://www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/ewp_writingcenter/writinggde/chapter5/chapter5-19.shtml 19) Please note that a simple Web URL is not the correct format for a reference. Use a complete reference, not just part of a reference. Explore UMUC's Web site for that type of correct formatting: http://www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/ewp_writingcenter/writinggde/chapter5/chapter5- 19.shtml 20) The length (number of pages) is suggested and will depend on the way you write, the information you find, and how comprehensively you address the issues. The report will be at least 5-6 pages in length. Not including a cover page or a references page.

CURRENT ISSUES REPORT- GRADING RUBRIC

You will be graded on the following aspects (30 points total):

5-6 pts 3-4 pts 1-2 pts Grammar/Typos Adherence to Overall Instructions

No grammar/typos and overall instructions (margins, cover page, etc) were followed completely.

Few grammar/typos and/or overall instructions were almost complied with fully.

Many grammar errors/typos and/or failure to comply with many of the instructions.

Logic and flow Concepts are fully developed and presented in a logical, well-flowing organization. Reader can easily follow the author's logic and flow. Paper is clear and concise.

Concepts are presented well and usually well- developed. While overall well- organized, at times the writing forces the reader to determine the author’s train of thought.

Consistent organization is lacking causing the reader to have difficulty in following the author's train of thought.

Premises Premises and relevant facts that relate to the conclusion are acceptable. Premises are well supported and arguments are persuasive.

Some premises are acceptable and relevant, but not all. Some premises are well supported. Arguments could be more persuasive.

Most premises are either opinions, or not relevant to the conclusion or not well supported. Premises are not persuasive.

Sources At least 4 acceptable sources are fully and appropriately used and referred to. Sources are cited appropriately.

Up to 3 scholarly sources used. All Sources are cited appropriately. OR 4 or more sources cited but not very well utilized in the context of the assignment.

Less than 4 acceptable sources used and the sources are not all cited appropriately.

Conclusion The conclusion is well thought out, structured and is clearly identified.

The conclusion provides some summation but is not clearly structured/identified.

The conclusion is non-existent and/or fails to summarize points/opinions