Workplace Relations, Value Creation, and the Future

Assignment Overview

We will conclude this course by looking at the contributions HRM might make to creating value for private-sector organizations and how employee relations and/or union relations fits into that process.

Begin by reviewing the following:

Case Assignment

You are a professional in HRM and are in charge of your employer’s company blog for the week. In your introductory blog you start out by showing this video. Pease note that the link below labeled ‘LinkedIn learning’ will open in a new window and may require activation of a LinkedIn account on the first attempt. Trident students may use their student email address to access this free subscription to LinkedIn Learning as a part of this course.

Skills for Leading the Future of Work – LinkedIn Learning

Your first blogger asks you:

· Is there risk that technology will over-power life as we know it? What impact will technology have on the employee-employer relationship? How will this impact HR labor/employee relations activities?

· How would you respond?

Write your response as 3-page blog, adding a small visual or two for impact. Include at least two outside sources to validate your comments. The format is up to you, however, this assignment might work well in an essay format using Word (e.g., similar to an opinion piece found on an editorial page in a newspaper or online news).

Assignment Expectations

Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis of the relevant issues and HRM trends, drawing on your background reading and research.

Information Literacy: Evaluate resources and select only library/Web-based resources that provide reliable, substantiated information. Give authors credit for their work.

Prepare a paper that is conversational in nature.

Include a cover page and a list of references. Proofread carefully for grammar, spelling, and word-usage errors.

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Your Paper on Fiat Currency and Bitcoin

Step 1: Understand the Assignment

Answer in your own words to avoid plagiarism
Each answer should be 60–150 words
Use the provided sources or other credible references

Step 2: Break Down the Questions

Fiat Currency
- Definition and characteristics
- Ledger systems and their function
- Historical significance in the evolution of money
Bitcoin
- Definition and features
- Place in money history and relation to the Internet
- Lessons from failed cryptographic payment attempts

Step 3: Gather Key Information

‘A Brief History of Ledgers’ → How ledgers track money over time
‘Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies, Preface’ → Bitcoin’s innovation and historical context
‘Bitcoin P2P e-cash paper’ by Nakamoto → Original technical reasoning behind Bitcoin

Take notes in your own words and focus on clear explanations.

Step 4: Structure Your Answers

Fiat Currency Answer

Definition
Ledger system
Historical evolution

Bitcoin Answer

Definition
Historical context and previous failures
Significance and real-world application

Tip: 3–4 sentences per point usually fits the word count requirement.

Step 5: Cite Properly

Use APA or MLA as required
Example APA:
- Nakamoto, S. (2008). Bitcoin: A peer-to-peer electronic cash system. https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
- LLFOURN. (2018, February 15). A brief history of ledgers. Medium. https://medium.com/@llfourn/a-brief-history-of-ledgers

Step 6: Review and Edit

Confirm original wording
Check word count
Ensure each answer fully addresses the question
Proofread for clarity and grammar

Resources for Students

Bitcoin White Paper (Original PDF)
A Brief History of Ledgers
Introduction to Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

Understanding Fiat Currency, Ledgers, and Bitcoin