Evaluate each of the 3 individuals using the selection methods specified in the text case, decide whom you would hire AND not hire for the position and explain the rationale for your decisions. Discuss how the process for selecting the HR Director used in part (2), might differ if NII decided to choose only from among internal candidates of the law firm for the position rather than seeking external candidates.

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Selection of An HR Director

Prepare a response to the case application at the end of text chapter 9: “Choosing Among Finalists for the Job of HR Director.” Prior to attempting the exercise, watch the video “What is a Good Argument” and read the articles “Elements of an Argument,” “Steps in Deductive Reasoning,” and “Problem Solving Guide.” Both the video and the articles will help sharpen your critical thinking skills and enhance your response to this exercise and other exercises in the MSHRM program.

Read the instructions for each part of the exercise carefully and provide the specific response requested.

(1) Evaluate each of the 3 individuals using the selection methods specified in the text case, decide whom you would hire AND not hire for the position and explain the rationale for your decisions, i.e., the methodology, criteria, etc. by which you reached your decision. Be sure to incorporate material from Chapter 9 in your analyses.

(2) Assume that NII desires to revise the assessment methods they have used for external selection in the past. Examine the tasks in the job description for the Human Resource Director presented in this exercise and infer/develop/identify 5-6 KSAs that align with the listed task requirements. Using these KSAs, prepare a selection plan for this position. Use the Partial Selection Plan, Exhibit 9.10 (8th & 9th eds.), as an example.

(3) Discuss how the process for selecting the HR Director used in part (2), might differ if NII decided to choose only from among internal candidates of the law firm for the position rather than seeking external candidates. Also, identify what specific changes you would make to the selection plan you presented in part (2) to accommodate the assessment of internal candidates. Incorporate materials from Chapter 10 in your response to this part of the assignment.

What products does your company make and sell? Do they manufacture their products or purchase from others? Are sales increasing or decreasing year to year? How does this relate to changes in inventory and accounts receivable? What issues might your company experience related to risk?

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SEC10K financial reports

REQUIREMENT:

Prepare a report for your chosen corporation’s senior managers to interpret and explain the SEC10K financial reports.  The report should be one to two full in pages in length: single spaced, 12 pt. font, one-inch margins, and in your own words.  Make note of the grading rubric which requires you to address project questions, display critical thinking, analysis, research, application of course concepts, write in your own words, and demonstrate a high degree of effective communication (i.e., formal business writing with proper grammar and punctuation).

Overall your goal for Project One is to read the Management and Analysis and introductory pages of your SEC 10-K to learn more about your company and the information reported.  Incorporate concepts from the course readings.

Operations:
What products does your company make and sell?
Do they manufacture their products or purchase from others?

Trends in revenues and impact on inventory and accounts receivable:
Are sales increasing or decreasing year to year?
How does this relate to changes in inventory and accounts receivable?

Business environment:
What issues might your company experience related to risk? Search the PDF version of the SEC 10-K for your company for the word risk.  Are there other companies and brands under your corporation’s control; locations where they operate; and other big picture business concerns?

Income Statement costs:
What are the costs reported as line items on the income statement? Consider how these relate to the operations of the company.  Are they increasing with sales or other changes?
You might also consider the concept of competitive advantage.  Companies are required to disclose certain financial information to comply with good business practices.  How could this impact their competitive advantage with respect to competitors?

Demonstrate in your paper a description of your professional portfolio and include any evidence of accomplishment and skill development or recognition that you have acquired this session and how it will contribute to your portfolio.

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ClaInt

In a 4 page paper based on your internship course experience and the learning objectives achieved during the course, review your internship experience(writer’s choice) successes and challenges leading to growth. You should demonstrate in your paper a description of your professional portfolio and include any evidence of accomplishment and skill development or recognition that you have acquired this session and how it will contribute to your portfolio.

Provide at least two (2) peer-reviewed sources.

Present ideas to cut the company’s operating expenses by 10-20%. Reduce the length of the workweek rather than lay off workers.

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Proposal Project

Your company has just learned it has lost the bid for a lucrative government contract to produce a hybrid automotive braking system. The management team has sent a memo to all employees indicating it will be facing some hard choices in the coming weeks to reduce costs, which could include layoffs. Departments have been asked to present ideas to cut the company’s operating expenses by 10-20%. Your solution is to reduce the length of the workweek rather than lay off workers. It will result in reduced pay for all employees thus meeting the need to reduce operating expenses.

In cell D12, calculate the total change in the projected percentages for both sexes under 18 years. In cell F12, refer to the percentage change in the projected percentages for both sexes under 18 years

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Project 2: Population

 Project Description:

In this problem, you will investigate the U.S. population in 2015 and 2060 and determine three main age categories. You will also provide the results as pie charts. Use a cell reference or a single formula where appropriate in order to receive full credit. Do not copy and paste values or type values, as you will not receive full credit for your answers.

Steps to Perform:
Step Instructions Points Possible
1 Start Excel. Download and open the workbook named:
P2-Population		 0
2 In cell D12, calculate the total change in the projected percentages for both sexes under 18 years. Fill cell D12 down the column to cell D55. Format cells D12:D55 as Number with 2 decimal places. 6
3 In cell E12, calculate the percentage change in the projected percentages for both sexes under 18 years. Fill cell E12 down the column to cell E55. Format cells E12:E55 as Number with 3 decimal places. 6
4 In cell F12, refer to the percentage change in the projected percentages for both sexes under 18 years. Fill cell F12 down the column to cell F55. Format cells F12:F55 as Percentage with 1 decimal place. 6
5 In cell I32, calculate the sum of the three age categories for both sexes that represent the entire U.S. population in 2015. Format cell I32 as Number with 2 decimal places. 4
6 In cell J32, calculate the sum of the three age categories for both sexes that represent the entire U.S. population in 2060. Format cell J32 as Number with 2 decimal places. 4
7 In cell H39, determine the first age category for both sexes. 2
8 In cell I39, determine the percent of the total resident population for the first age category in 2015. Fill cell I39 across to cell J39. 4
9 In cell H40, determine the second age category for both sexes. 2
10 In cell I40, determine the percent of the total resident population for the second age category in 2015. Fill cell I40 across to cell J40. 4
11 In cell H41, determine the third age category for both sexes. 2
12 In cell I41, determine the percent of the total resident population for the third age category in 2015. Fill cell I41 across to cell J41. 4
13 In cell H51:N64, insert a Pie Chart to show the percentage of the main three age categories in 2015. Select range H39:I41. On the Insert tab, click Recommended Charts, and then click Pie. Apply Style 3 on the Design tab. Add a chart title and choose the Above Chart option. Replace Chart Title with Population Breakdown 2015. 4
14 In cell P51:V64, insert a Pie Chart to show the percentage of the main three age categories in 2060. Select ranges H39:H41 and J39:J41. On the Insert tab, click Recommended Charts, and then click Pie. Apply Style 3 on the Design tab. Add a chart title and choose the Above Chart option. Replace Chart Title with Population Breakdown 2060. 4
15 In cell I44-J44, determine the demographic group which is growing as a proportion of the entire population over this period. 2
16 Save your file and submit for grading. 0
Total Points 54

 

Write a critique of the reading(s). What meaning does the material have for you regarding the author’s argument as you understand it? What do you find most convincing or lacking about the author’s argument? Was it supported with evidence? Describe what the reading(s) mean to you.

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Social Geography Assignment

Write a critique of the reading(s). What meaning does the material have for you regarding the author’s argument as you understand it? What do you find most convincing or lacking about the author’s argument? Was it supported with evidence? Describe what the reading(s) mean to you.

Name one significant lesson that you discovered about your learning style, emotional intelligence, and personality by taking these assessments. Using this information, what steps do you plan to take to become a more effective manager?

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Highest-ranked companies in social responsibility

1) This is an article/slideshow that discusses the highest-ranked companies in social responsibility. Take a look and share what stands out to you and why. How does a company’s level of responsibility impact you as a consumer?

https://www.forbes.com/pictures/efkk45mmlm/the-10-companies-with-the-best-csr-reputations/#4c147c6d6626

2) This week, we are getting into the specifics of employee motivation. As current and future managers, it is so important to understand what motivates you and your team. Here is a great video to give you the details of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation:

3) Complete the Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire and the Jung Typology Test provided in the Topic Resources.

Name one significant lesson that you discovered about your learning style, emotional intelligence, and personality by taking these assessments. Using this information, what steps do you plan to take to become a more effective manager?

Define and discuss how each of the following factors can contribute to the attainment of this goal. Say how it is created.

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Define and discuss how each of the following factors can contribute to the attainment of this goal. Say how it is created.

1. Organizational structure and culture
2. Organizational control and human relation management
3. Value chain and supply chain management
4. Motivation
5. Leadership

Requirements

1. Microsoft Word, 12 points font, single space.
2. A heading for each factor, and in addition to the definition, at least two paragraphs for each factor. Minimum 3 pages.
3. Write in full sentences. Bullets (e. g. a, b, 1. 2. I, ii) are not allowed
4. Use sub-titles and then write your responses underneath them. For example: Organizational structure and culture
5. Write in your own words. Do not use citations.

Collect, document, and integrate evidence from research material. Design and compose communication that is based on a well-defined purpose. Identify rhetorical strategies and apply rhetorical theory to read, interpret, and analyze a variety of texts.

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Purpose

Whether you are trying to solve a challenging problem or learn a valuable skill, research is an essential part of the process. As you research, exploring multiple perspectives and engaging diverse sources is ideal for developing nuanced understanding and making discerning choices. In this major assignment, you will write a research essay that integrates at least two different primary perspectives on a topic and uses at least 4 quality sources. Ideally, this assignment can also help you develop expertise in an area that will be valuable for your personal development.

Challenge

For this assignment, you’ll write an unbiased research paper comparing and contrasting at least two different viewpoints on a topic of your choice. Your essay should be approximately 1250 words plus a Works Cited page.

Your audience for this assignment is someone who is unfamiliar with your topic.

This challenge focuses on four major goals:

Discover an opportunity for learning based on academic research

Select a topic for which there are multiple, diverse perspectives and arguments

Create research questions to guide your exploration of these diverse perspectives

Narrow your topic appropriately. The goal is offer an in-depth examination of small part of a broader, more complex topic.

Collect, document, and integrate evidence from research material

You must use at least four credible sources for your essay.

Sources must not be used in class (such as a textbook reading or assigned article).

Research and summarize expert knowledge and diverse perspectives on the topic to develop a mediated argument that clarifies your understanding and contributes to the conversation

Identify and present the reasons why some people think one way and others think another way

Your goal is not to discover who is “right.” Your goal is to remain unbiased and understand the issues that impact how people view this topic without arguing for a side.

Utilize skills used in previous modules:

Accurately summarize and analyze others’ arguments and perspectives

Evaluate sources for credibility while conducting research

Use direct quotes and paraphrases strategically and correctly

After writing your essay, you’ll deliver a presentation on your paper.

Skills & Knowledge

The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success as a communicator:

Course-Level Skills

CO 1: Collect, document, and integrate evidence from research material.
CO 2: Design and compose communication that is based on a well-defined purpose.
CO 3: Identify rhetorical strategies and apply rhetorical theory to read, interpret, and analyze a variety of texts.
CO 4: Design cohesive arguments based on credible sources using framing and support.

Module-Level Skills

MO 4.1 Select and use reliable resources to determine research questions (CO 1).
MO 4.2 Draw critical connections between different sources and arguments (CO 1, 2, 3).
MO 4.3 Evaluate effectiveness of essay using analytic support (CO 3, 5).
MO 4.4 Compare and contrast different authors’ purposes, rhetorical strategies, and motivations (CO 2).

Develop a succinct corporate email to your manager on the importance of mission and vision statements, and the code of ethics for a business. What do you think? What is the real purpose of having a mission statement for a business? How does it impact the success of a business? Do you know the mission and vision of your workplace?

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Code of ethics for a business

  • Develop a succinct corporate email (approximately 1-2 pages) to your manager on the importance of mission and vision statements, and the code of ethics for a business.

Introduction

What do you think? What is the real purpose of having a mission statement for a business? How does it impact the success of a business? Do you know the mission and vision of your workplace?

Companies such as Google and Microsoft spend a considerable amount of money on their corporate websites to illustrate and describe their company mission, vision, and values. Even small business entrepreneurs are encouraged to formulate these statements as part of formal business plans shared with banks and angel investors.

A code of ethics is also an important guide for businesses of all sizes, especially when the future depends on sustainability for humans and the planet.

As a stakeholder (customer, employee, or investor), your ability to analyze an organization’s code of ethics can help you understand the ethical considerations and values that guide business transactions and decisions.

In your first assessment, you explored a company’s functional areas and reflected on your skills in relation to them. Now you’ve been assigned to the IT Department and selected to help improve the website. You’ll develop a corporate email on the importance of mission, vision, and code of ethics statements that you will send to your manager. You’ll use the same company website from Assessment 1. Analyzing this company’s mission, vision, and code of ethics in relation to the work that the business does will give you a view of how these statements provide a foundation for the strategic direction of an organization.

Scenario

Your manager was pleased with the work you did in your internship and has temporarily placed you in the IT department. Your first task is to help design the mission, vision, and ethics page on the corporate website.

For this assessment, you will:

  • Research the company website you selected as an example of a mission statement.
  • Prepare an internal corporate email about the importance of the mission, vision, and code of ethics. In the email you will also include recommendations about two design elements for its mission, vision, and code of ethics web pages and how these design elements would support the organization’s business goals.

Instructions

Develop a succinct corporate email (approximately 1–2 pages) to your manager on the importance of mission and vision statements and the code of ethics for a business. Research your chosen website and be ready to give some design suggestions for the website.

Do not send the email to faculty as a real email. Use the Assessment 2 Template [DOCX] to write the email using professional grammar, mechanics, and references. Research the mission, vision, and code of ethics on the corporate website of the business you selected for the last assessment. The interactive activity Mission, Vision, and Ethics can take you through these first few steps and getting a start on your assessment.

  • Find the mission and vision statements on the website.
  • Look for ways the company puts its mission and vision into action and note 1–2 examples.
  • Locate the corporate code of ethics. How is it displayed? Is it directed mostly at employees or at consumers? What kind of examples are given?
  • What improvements would you recommend for these statements, and why?
  1. Review the interactive activity QuickStart: Mission, Vision, and Ethics to learn the key purposes of these statements. This activity is linked in the Assessment hub page and counts toward engagement. Gather any additional background you need on the topic, including reading the resources in “First Steps,” if you choose, and the resource below. Be prepared to cite at least three reputable resources to support your ideas, including the website you researched.
  1. Write a 1–2 page internal corporate email using the Assessment 2 Template [DOCX]and include the following:
    • TO: (audience for the email).
    • FROM: (writer of the email).
    • RE: (reason or topic for the email).
    • Describe the chosen website reviewed.
    • Briefly state the purpose of the email.
  • Body paragraphs.
    • Explain the purpose and key elements of mission statements.
      • Use real-world examples and supporting evidence from your chosen organization
    • Explain the purpose and key elements of vision statements.
      • Use real-world examples and supporting evidence from your chosen organization
    • Explain the purpose and key elements of a code of ethics.
      • Why should the code of ethics be directed toward all stakeholders, including leadership, employees, and customers?
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of the examples you provided from your website by explaining how they support the business goals, explaining what improvements you would recommend for these statements, and why.
    • Describe two elements (graphics, buttons, links, menus, other items specific to the design of a webpage) to include on your selected company’s website on the mission, vision, and ethics web page on the corporate website.
      • Explain the rationale for adding each to the website.
      • Explain how these elements could support business goals.
      • Review the purpose of the mission, vision, and code of ethics.
      • Review how the suggested elements for the website could support business goals in the future.
    • References (This is in addition to your 1–2 pages of content).

Submit your email as an assessment. Do not send it as a real email or course message to faculty.

It is recommended to submit your work to Smarthinking to get feedback at least two days before you turn it in.

Planning

Consider the following as rough guide posts for setting aside the time you need to do your work. You’ll want to adjust these as you learn more about your own pace and working style.

  • Research and Reading: 4 hrs.
  • Interactive activities: 30 mins.
  • Writing: 5 hrs.
  • Revising: 2 hrs.

Requirements

  • Font: Times New Roman, no larger than 12-point font.
  • Organization: Based on the intended audience, your internal corporate email should be well organized and written in clear, succinct language.
  • Template: Use the Assessment 2 Template [DOCX]to help you organize your email.
  • Length:1–2 pages of content, in addition to a reference page.
  • Resources: Include at least three reputable resources in the body of the email to support your ideas, including your chosen website.
  • APA:Follow APA rules for citing sources that support your analysis and conclusions. See Evidence and APA.
  • Reminder:Submit your email as an assessment. Do not send it as a real email or course message to faculty.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 1: Explain the underlying principles of successful businesses.
    • Explain the purpose and key elements of mission and vision statements.
    • Explain the purpose and key elements of a company’s code of ethics.
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of mission, vision, and code of ethics statements.
  • Competency 2: Examine ethical principles associated with the field of business.
    • Describe two elements to include on the mission, vision, and ethics web page of a corporate website.
  • Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for the field of business.
    • Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
    • Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.