Overview
In this assignment, you will examine the research literature on a human resource function (e.g. staffing, training/development, compensation/benefits, employee relations, compliance, etc.) and discuss how this function adds to the overall organizational strategy.
Instructions
- Choose a human resource function (e.g. staffing, training/development, compensation/benefits, employee relations, compliance, etc.) that your paper will cover.
- Research the function selected and discuss how this function adds to the overall organizational strategy.
- Discuss the major research theories that have influenced this human resource function.
- Give at least three real world examples that show how this function adds to the strategic organizational direction. (Real world examples of organizations that have not aligned this function with strategy and the issues that arise due to this are permitted.)
Format
- APA (American Psychological Association) format: Your paper needs to conform to APA format standards. Use academic voice and avoid sland/colloquial language. (Please refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition) for proper formatting guidelines.)
- All submissions must be in Word format.
- Your paper should be a minimum of 8 full pages of content and must have an abstract but not included in the 8 page count t (excluding the title page, abstract and references) and may not exceed 12 pages of content.
- A minimum of eight scholarly sources are required. Other references are permitted, but do not count in the 10 scholarly reference requirements. (Wikipedia is not acceptable as a reference.) (add language around more sources maybe be required if you are including a thought that is not your own.)
Evaluation
The paper will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Content and Knowledge Integration (20 points) – Paper demonstrates full understanding and application of concepts from the course. Concepts are integrated into writer’s own insights and show synthesis of ideas.
- Depth of Analysis (30 points) – Critical, in-depth analysis/diagnoses of issues, proposed resolutions/interventions, and expected results. Well-documented with relevant and significant research citations incorporated to support analysis.
- Presentation and Structure (20 points) – Organization, structure, paragraph and topic transitions; logical flow from introduction to conclusion, well-constructed and delivered. (Even the best analysis is hard to follow if the paper is not well constructed and delivered.)
- Writing Mechanics (15 points) – Spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure; coherent articulation and build. Academic tone.
- APA Formatting (15 points) – Margins, spacing, font, in-text citations, references, running head, title page, abstract, proper headings, etc.
Note: All submitted work is scanned using the University Safe Assign tool and web databases. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is a serious ethical violation that can jeopardize your grade in the class and may also affect your standing in the program. Be sure to cite all sources fully and appropriately.
