Unit 5: Current Event Exercise Introduction The purpose of the HR current event

Unit 5: Current Event Exercise
Introduction
The purpose of the HR current event exercise is to analyze the student’s articulation of key HR activities (CLOs/ULOs). The project is due on Sunday of each of the following units: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. The assignment is worth 20 points each week.
Directions
Each student develops a presentation (Power Point Presentation). The presentation will
summarize the HR business case of a current event. The current event must include a
link between an organization’s use of HR management (HRM) and HR development
(HRD) to enhance organization return on the organization’s investment in people. The
current event can be from the news, Park Library, or other researched current event.
The presentation must clearly articulate how the Human Resource Management
function of an organization positively contributes to organizational outcomes. The final
presentation slide is required to include all references in APA format.
Unit 5 Overview: Diversity Management / Employee Needs and Expectations
Introduction
During Unit 5, the emphasis will be on diversity in the workforce and the changing needs and expectations that employees have throughout their employment life cycle. Consideration will be given to the impact that the changes have on the workplace. The role of human resource management in the education and promotion of diversity awareness and inclusion will be discussed.
Unit Learning Objectives
ULO#1: Explain how employees’ needs and expectations may change with age and family patterns
ULO#2: Understand some of the diversity management issues that should be considered before recruiting and employing a workforce
ULO#3: Explain how HR managers avoid litigation (legal action) in discrimination of a workforce
ULO#4: Compare and contrast the job expectations for employees of different demographic groups
Rubric
Current Event Exercise Rubric (1)
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Current Event
6 to >5.34 ptsExcellent
The assignment section exceeds assignment requirements. The submission displayed insight and thoughtful analysis; it does not simply summarize. It contains no errors.
5.34 to >4.74 ptsSufficient
The assignment section exceeds some of the assignment requirements. The submission displayed an understanding of course concepts.
4.74 to >3.54 ptsDeveloping
The assignment section meets the minimal assignment requirements. The submission displayed a basic knowledge of course concepts.
3.54 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
The assignment section does not meet minimal assignment requirements. The submission did not display a basic knowledge of course concepts.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of HR Link to Student Event
6 to >5.34 ptsExcellent
The assignment section exceeds assignment requirements. The submission displayed insight and thoughtful analysis; it clearly articulates the link between the event and course concepts. It contains no errors.
5.34 to >4.74 ptsSufficient
The assignment section exceeds some of the assignment requirements. The submission displayed an understanding of course concepts.
4.74 to >3.54 ptsDeveloping
The assignment section meets the minimal assignment requirements. The submission displayed a basic knowledge of course concepts.
3.54 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
The assignment section does not meet minimal assignment requirements. The submission did not display a basic knowledge of course concepts.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticulation of HR Business Case
6 to >5.34 ptsExcellent
The assignment section exceeds assignment requirements. The submission displayed insight and thoughtful analysis; it clearly articulates the associated HR business case. It contains no errors.
5.34 to >4.74 ptsSufficient
The assignment section exceeds some of the assignment requirements. The submission displayed an understanding a business case for HRM.
4.74 to >3.54 ptsDeveloping
The assignment section meets the minimal assignment requirements. The submission displayed a basic knowledge of a business case for HRM.
3.54 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
The assignment section does not meet minimal assignment requirements. The submission did not display a basic knowledge of course concepts.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting, Spelling, Grammar, and articulation of key points
2 to >1.78 ptsExcellent
The assignment contains no grammatical or spelling errors and the information flows in a logical manner. APA formatting is used throughout the assignment.
1.78 to >1.58 ptsSufficient
The assignment contains very few grammatical or spelling errors and the information flows in a logical manner overall. APA formatting is used throughout most of the assignment.
1.58 to >1.18 ptsDeveloping
The assignment contains numerous grammatical or spelling errors that detracted from the overall flow of information. However, ideas and key concepts are understood. APA formatting is used in at least half of the assignment.
1.18 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
The assignment contains grammatical or spelling errors throughout the assignment that detracted from the overall flow of information. The ideas and key concepts were not clearly articulated. APA formatting used in less than half of the assignment.
2 pts