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Assignment #1

Instructions

TechnoWave is a multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in New York City, United States. It manufactures and sells computer hardware and software and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. They operate in 5 regions of the world: North America, South America, South Asia, Europe and Africa. TechnoWave strives to support the overall business management process by managing risks to ensure that IT services (including computer systems, networks, applications, telecommunications, technical support, and service desks) can be recovered within required, agreed-to business timescales. As the HR director you are tasked with hiring a country manager for a Technowave based on a country of your choice. You will develop an entire integrated global HR strategic staffing system from recruiting, selection, training and evaluation of the employee.

Please follow the phases below to complete this assignment:

Phase 1 Staffing, recruiting and selection (approx. 2 pages) Based on the scenario: • Conduct a job analysis and create a comprehensive job description • Develop a recruiting plan based on the tasks discovered in the job analysis • Develop selection criteria for the country manager position

Phase 2 Training and development (approx. 2 pages) Based upon the tasks identified in the job analysis, formulate a one day training plan for the new hire. Identify the specific components and content areas that you would cover.

Phase 3 Compensation and benefits (approx. 1 page) Create a job offer letter that outlines the compensation and benefits and terms of employment for this position. Phase 4 Evaluation and performance management (approx. 2 pages) After 6 months, you will be asked to evaluate the new employee’s performance. Create and explain a performance measurement tool. Provide a sample output of the measures.

Assignment #2

Competency Model

Instructions

Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for successful performance. With this assignment, your task is to design a competency model for an international human resource manager.

Using information from professional organizations on the Internet, books from the library, and journal articles, determine the specific competencies that are characteristic of high performing international human resource managers.

Your paper should include a diagram or illustration of your competency model and a description of each competency included in your model (2-3 pages).

In addition, your paper should include a 1-page reflection of the competencies you believe you need to develop as an HR professional. This assignment will be very useful to you as it provides a model for future personal and professional development.