HR485 U2

Unit 2 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management]

Unit 2 Assignment: Presentation

Based on this unit’s Reading, formulate your Assignment in a PowerPoint presentation addressing the following questions:

Questions relating to the article "What Really Drives Your Strategy?"

1. Determine some of the salient points about factors that drive strategy. W hat stood out for you? 2. W hat did you consider critical to the success of a HR-business strategy?

Questions relating to the extract “Are You Mature Enough for HR-Business Strategy?”

3. Using the organization you have selected for your Final Project as an example, describe where the organization falls on the HR Maturity Scale and why.

4. W hat are the factors to consider when attempting to mature on the HR Maturity Scale?

5. W hat actions, activities, and/or strategies could you, as a senior leader, put in place to keep the organization maturing?

Assignment Instructions: Address all questions above in a minimum of nine slides in an APA 6th ed. formatted PowerPoint

presentation that includes the following:

 A title slide

 An introduction slide

 One slide each per questions 1 through 5

 A conclusion/summary slide

 Reference slide

 At least 35 words minimum written APA 6th edition formatted explanation of the bullet

comments in the “Note” section of the slide, per each slide, starting from your introduction through the conclusion/summary slides.

Please Note: If you are new to PowerPoint, you can take the Microsoft PowerPoint™ Tutorial from

Atomic Learning. Do not let it scare you; it is very basic and will lead you quickly to the point of being

able to make a presentation.

Unit 2 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management]

1. Login to Atomic Learning from your online course under Course Home.

2. Once you login – click Applications…PowerPoint and Find Tutorials.

Submit to the Assignment Dropbox.

Unit 2 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management]

Unit 2 Assignment

Criteria Possible Points

Points Earned

Content, Focus, Use of Text, and Research: 50%

Identified the salient points about factors that drive strategy.

4

Addressed what is critical to the success of HR business strategy. 4

Described where the Final Project organization falls on the maturity scale.

4

Identified the factors to consider for maturing above Stage 5 on the HR Maturity Scale.

4

Addressed the actions, activities, and strategies for moving beyond stage 5.

2

Used at least two credible or scholarly research (not to exceed 10-15% of content) to support thoughts.

2

Analysis and Critical Thinking: 30% Responses demonstrated critical thinking and analysis and exhibited

application of information.

12

Spelling, Grammar, APA Format: 20% Clear business writing. Spelling and grammar are acceptable. Effective use of APA.

8

Total 40