HR485 U3

Unit 3 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management]

Unit 3 Assignment: Case Study

Read the Discussion Case at the end of Chapter 7 regarding County General Hospital and write a 2-3 page APA style paper answering the following questions:

1. W hat is the HR strategy pursued by County General (chose one of the four HR strategies outlined in Chapter 2 of your text)? Differentiation or cost reduction? Internal or external labor orientation?

Describe the reasons for your selection. 2. Turnover is high at almost every facility where nurses are employed. W hat programs do you

suggest County General implement to decrease turnover? Suggest at least two programs and be specific.

3. W hat benefits would the various stakeholders (e.g., customers, employees, management, and the community) gain by reducing turnover?

To successfully complete the projects, the following are the minimum requirements:

 Complete a 2-3 page paper in APA format – 12 pt. font, double-spaced, indented paragraphs,

citations, reference list, etc.

 Include introductory and summary paragraphs.

 Limit the use of direct quotations – instead, paraphrase and cite the author's work.

 Reinforce your personal opinions with at least two credible or scholarly research articles (not

to exceed 10-15% of content).

 Demonstrate your understanding of the weekly objective(s) through your response. Ensure

that a response to each question of the case study is included in your paper.

Unit 3 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management]

Unit 3 Assignment Rubric

Possible Points

Points Earned

Content, Focus, Use of Text, and Research: 50% Identified an HR strategy and stated reasons for selection of

strategy.

5

Suggested at least two programs to reduce turnover. 5

Identified the benefits of reduced turnover for various stakeholder

groups.

5

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

5

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