human resources influence organizational performance improvement B u s i n e s s F i n a n c e

Topic: Include all 5 topics/learning objectives to research.

Length and format:

• The paper should be approximately 7-10 pages in length excluding the cover page.
• Each new topic/core learning objective should be clearly noted. For example, you might bold and underline a new topic you begin to discuss.
• References should be listed at the end of each topic and all 5 topics should be 1.5 to 2 pages in length with 12point font, double-spaced with one-inch margins. Use the APA format for all references.

Originality: At least 75% of the verbiage in your offering for each topic must be in your own words. Up to 25% can be the words of others taken from either the text or from the articles you used in support of your offering. You may paraphrase (which is taking the words of others and restating them in your own words , or you may quote the words of others as long as you give proper credit (see APA link below). Be careful not to plagiarize which is using the words of others and presenting them as your own. Any verbiage presented in your offering that is not properly cited or given appropriate credit will be deemed as you presenting those words as your own.

Each topic/core learning objective review should contain at least two to three appropriate quotes and citations and two examples from organizations that support the 5 core learning objectives and topics individually.

Research Topics (Complete all 5)

1. CLO#1: Develop human resource strategies to support a competitive advantage and deal with change, unions, technology, diversity, globalization, and HR legislation. List and discuss three of these topics in depth using two organizational examples of successful implementation of HR strategies for each topic. For example, you may choose unions, diversity, and globalization. This will require 2 organizational examples for topic and a total of 3 references. Only one can be the text. This should be at least a page and a half using the font and margin criteria mentioned under Notes in the following section.
2. CLO#2: Examine methodologies on how a firm’s human resources influence organizational performance improvement and success. Here you will discuss how human resources interacts with the entire organization to assure there is performance success. For example, you may want to discuss appraisal and performance drivers, designing competitive advantages, performance in a global market, and human resource strategies designed to align human resource skills with current and future needs. Do not forget your two required organizational examples and the three references. One can be the text. This should be at least a page and a half using the font and margin criteria mentioned under Notes in the following section.
3. CLO#3: Demonstrate knowledge of staffing and human resource analysis. This can include topics that assure the right people are hired for the various jobs. Discuss two to three topics such as job analysis and design, employee recruitment and selection, human resource management systems and show two organizational examples of successful HR implementation for these topics. Remember to include 3 references (one can be the text). This should be at least a page and a half using the font and margin criteria mentioned under Notes in the following section
4. CLO#4: Critique the factors influencing worker motivation that are under management control. Discuss two to three topics such as the reward system, organizational climate and cultures, how work & jobs are designed and structured and leadership styles. Do not forget your two required organizational examples and the three references per topic. One can be the text. This should be at least a page and a half using the font and margin criteria mentioned under Notes in the following section.

1. CLO#5: Investigate the role of management succession and employee career development. Discuss two to three topics such as training and development, talent management, developing leadership talent, succession planning, and employee retention. This will require 2 organizational examples for topic and a total of 3 references. Only one can be the text. This should be at least a page and a half using the font and margin criteria mentioned under Notes in the following section.