HR485 A4

Unit 4 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management]

Unit 4 Assignment: Case Study

Read the Coney Island Hospital at the end of Chapter 4 and write a 2-3 page APA style paper answering the following questions.

Note: W here appropriate, support your assertions from your readings and/or your own experiences.

Be sure to answer all four questions.

Questions:

1. W hat are some specific ways in which the new work design improves the satisfaction of

patients?

2. How do you think the new procedures increase autonomy?

3. W hat lessons can be learned from this case about the way to implement effective work

redesign?

4. W hat type of HR strategy (from Chapter 4 in your text) might be in place at the hospital? Does

this redesign support that strategy? W hy or why not?

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

 Complete a 2 to 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 within your paper.

Directions for Submitting Your Assignment

Before you submit your Assignment, you should save your work on your computer in a location and

with a name that you will remember. Make sure your Assignment is in the appropriate format (W ord,

Excel, PowerPoint, or other).

Submit to the Assignment Dropbox.

Unit 4 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management]

Unit 4 Assignment

Criteria Possible Points

Points Earned

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

Described specific ways in which the new design improved patient satisfaction.

4

Described how the new procedures increased autonomy. 4

Identified lessons learned about the way to implement effective work redesign.

4

Identified the type of HR strategy in place and if the redesign supports that strategy.

4

Reinforced personal opinions with at least two credible or scholarly research articles.

4

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