Part of this course represents technology affecting human resources.  Therefore, each student is required to write a 6 – 7-page research paper reflecting the effect of technology on current human resource practices.  Papers must include 2 to 3 examples of technical advances with sufficient detail that answer the following questions as they relate to each example:

  1. What is the new technology?
  2. How does the technology impact current human-resource practices (as compared to previous HR practice based on older technology)?  (Note: You can focus on a HR function [e.g., selection, compensation] rather than a more general practice if this helps you.)
  3. How does the new technology add value to an organization?
  4. What are some advantages and disadvantages of the new technology?

Directions

  • The paper must comply with the APA formatting (7th edition).  (You can search the Internet for appropriate requirements if you do not have a copy of the APA style publication.)  Include a title page, reference page, and appendices if needed.  Do not include a table of contents and abstract.  Make sure to use headings and subheadings to organize the paper.
  • The paper must include five sources to support your ideas.  Do not use Wikipedia sources under any circumstance.  Use a 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margin (no right justification), and double-spaced lines. (Do not increase spacing between paragraphs).  The entire paper must not include lists of any type; all prose must be presented in a paragraph fashion.
  • The use of displays or visual aids (tables, graphs, and charts) are permitted.  However, they must be placed in the appendix because of the paper’s rather limited length.  If your paper has a visual aid, make sure to cite it in the paper with reference to the appendix.  Refer to APA standards on how to do this correctly.