HRM3110 Compensating Human Resources.

Environmental Scanning Article Review Assignment Instructions.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Environmental Scanning Article Review Assignment is to help students synthesize their understanding of the HRM3110 course outcomes to the current, real-world, HR environment of business.

Instructions:

  • Research a current event article related to the assigned topic. Students should focus their research on relevant HR trade publications such as HR Magazine and Workforce Magazine.
    • Topics:
      • Module 1: Article Review 1 – Compensation Strategy
      • Module 3: Article Review 2 – Job Evaluation Methods
      • Module 5: Article Review 3 – Pay-for-Performance’s effect on Motivation
      • Module 7: Article Review 4 – Union Role in Wages and Salary
    • Prepare a two-three paragraph summary of the article.
    • Explain in an additional two-three paragraphs your understanding of the article as it relates to the assignment topic.
    • Explain in an additional one-two paragraphs whether you agree or disagree with the author and why.
    • Explain in the final one-two paragraphs how knowledge of this topic will help you in your future HR career.

Format:

The completed assignment must be prepared in APA format, including the title page, reference page, and in-text source citations. The Article Review will consist of 6-10 paragraphs of body – approximately 1000-1500 words total, not including title and reference pages.