HR485 A7

Unit 7 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management]

Unit 7 Assignment: The Missing Link

Based on your reading of the article “The Missing Link: Measuring and Managing the Financial

Performance of the Human Capital Investment”, answer the following questions in a 2-3 page APA

style paper.

1. W hy is it important to measure the impact of human capital on the business?

2. W hat are some strengths and weaknesses of common people measurement approaches

described in the article?

3. W hat are some strengths and weaknesses of the proposed Human Capital Analytics approach?

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 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 project is in MS W ord format, meets APA 6th ed.

guidelines (e.g., in-text citations and references), and has an introduction and conclusion paragraph.

Submit to the Assignment Dropbox.

Unit 7 [HR485: Strategic Human Resource Management]

Unit 7 Assignment

Criteria Possible Points

Points Earned

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

Described why it is important to measure the impact of human capital on the business.

5

Described strengths and weaknesses of common people measurement approaches.

5

Described strengths and weaknesses of the Human Capital Analytics approach.

5

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

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

Reminder: Continue working on your Final Project due in Unit 9.