Week 4 Human Resource

Human Resources

Week 4

Discussion: Due Saturday, April 25, 2015

Career Planning

Discuss the career planning process where you work (or have worked).

· Are there clear career progression paths to follow?

· Does your employer accommodate individual career needs?

· If not, does this lead to a high turnover rate?

 IN YOUR OWN WORDS PLEASE, 75-150 words

Week 4 Assignment

Assignment Due: Sunday, April 26, 2015

· Walgreens Case Study

Please read the case study at the end of Chapter 9 entitled “Walgreens Scores Victory with Volunteers”.

Write a 2-3 page paper.  In your paper discuss the following:

· Why was it good for Walgreens to get input from volunteers?

· Why was it necessary to rely on employee blueprints to enhance career management in the company?

· Why was it important to familiarize individuals in other business functions of the organization? How should this approach help Walgreens?

Include a cover sheet and 2-3 references. References should be obtained through the Grantham University online library. Only one website reference will be allowed (not Wikipedia).  Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th ed., 2nd printing when writing and submitting assignments and papers.