Category: Human Resource Management

Read the case Enron, Ethics, and Organizational Culture located in the text and answer the following questions at the end of the case: chapter 14
Based on what you read in the chapter, how would you explain Enron’s ethical meltdown?
It is said that when one securities analyst tried to confront Enron’s CEO about the firm’s unusual accounting statements, the CEO publically used vulgar language to describe the analyst, and that Enron employees subsequently thought doing so was humorous. If true, what does that say about Enron’s ethical culture?
What role do you think culture played at Enron? Give specific examples of things Enron’s CEO could have done to create a healthy ethical culture.
Compare your organization’s ethical culture to that of Enron’s.

Prepare a 2000-word case analysis of the following case as a team.
You are consulting team with HR and DEI expertise in Canada. Your job is to help the company handle this sensitive situation. Prepare a report for the senior executives to help navigate this situation keeping in mind the companies values as well as the needs and values of the Indigenous communities:
1. What kind of leadership does the company need in this situation? What kind leadership behavior and styles have been effective in similar situations? Showcase this while referring to relevant research on this topic.
2. Make recommendations to manage the conflict due to differences in values, language, perception of work of the community and company.
3. What are some DEI best practices that can be useful here?
4. What are some key lessons related to organizational behavior concepts in this case? Discuss at least three that your team thinks are of importance.
Overall Assignment Requirements • The assignment must include a title page, table of contents, introduction, multiple supporting body paragraphs, conclusion and list of references. • Students must use a minimum of 10 references. All references must come from peer-reviewed academic journals (University Library); additional references may be from trade and practitioner publications or online search engines. • Students must use APA format when citing literature. • Students are encouraged to use Grammarly to avoid plagiarism. If plagiarism is identified in the paper, the student will receive a zero for the assignment. • Do not exceed the word-limit. Marks will be deducted for excessive length. APA writing conventions should be followed in the report with a minimum of ten (10) sources referenced and cited including in-text citations (if you are presenting another author’s ideas in your own language you still have to provide the in-text citation of that author), references in APA format, the report must demonstrate analysis of the material and its application to the workplace. Title of the company cannot be your report title due to copyright reasons. THE COURSE WE ARE TAKING THIS IS ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND LEADERSHIP WHICH IS A COURSE UNDER MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.
THE TEXTBOOK USED FOR THIS COURSE IS THE MCGRILL-HILL CONNECT TEXTBOOK.
THE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD FROM IMPORTANT CHAPTERS AND CONTENTS OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND LEADERSHIP.
THERE THE 17 CHAPTERS OF THE TEXTBOOK ARE:
1) EFFECTIVE MANAGERS UNDERSTAND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
2) INTERNATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
3) INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AT WORK
4) PERCEPTIONS AND ATTRIBUTIONS
5) MOTIVATION
6) JOB DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE
7) EVALUATION AND REWARDS INFLUENCE BEHAVIOUR 8) MANAGING EMPLOYEE MISBEHAVIOUR
9) MANAGING INDIVIDUAL STRESS
10) GROUPS AND TEAMS
11) MANAGING CONFLICT AND NEGOTIATIONS
12) POWER AND POLITICS 13) COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
14) DECISION MAKING
15) LEADERSHIP
16) ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DESIGN
17) MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE.
GRADING CRITERIA RUBRICS
• Quality of Research Done-The research is superior in quality.
• Problem Identification & Scope-Shows superior knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the company’s present situation and strategic issues.
• Content-Addresses the case question by providing all major similarities and / or differences. Uses most details, examples, facts, and expert opinions) to elaborate on the similarities and / or differences. Includes all the case parts. Comments on (/evaluates) the differences.
• Analysis-The analysis of the case shows superior levels of analysis of underlying issues that are not necessarily readily apparent, and uses appropriate levels of supporting detail. Substantial use of material from the textbook, library, and course.
• Recommendation and Conclusions-The specific recommendations and/or plans of action provided go beyond the expected scope of the case, fully supported by data, with alternate viewpoints also fully considered. Substantial use of material from the textbook, library, and course.
• Coherence, cohesion, organization, demonstration of thought process, analysis of problem using critical thinking, research and concepts in course.
• APA-7th Ed. APA Manual is followed with no errors, ensuring a properly formatted title page, accurately structured references pages, correct usage of in-text citations, and proper application of paraphrasing and direct quotes in the appropriate contexts
• Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling-Grammar and sentence structure adhere to standard English rules, resulting in clear and well-read text with excellent punctuation and spelling.
• Problem Identification & Scope-Sentences are consistently complete, clear, concise and well-constructed with strong, varied structure. Transitions consistently maintain flow of thought. Words are quite precise and unambiguous. Tone is completely appropriate to the audience/assessment. No colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing used.

NEW INSTRUCTION: YOU WILL ONLY NEED TO PUT IN THE VISUAL AID THAT REFERENCES THE DIFFERENT INFORMATION IN THE POWER POINT (INCLUDE CHARTS, VIDEO, PICTURES AND GIFS)…. PLEASE USE GOOGLE SLIDES!! REFERENCE AS WELL. Using O*NET, find an occupation you want to apply for in the next 3 years, which is SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. CAN I DO 5 SLIDES SINCE YOU ONLY COMPLETING THE VISUAL AID? Reference the Sample of Reported Titles for that occupation to find an active job posting on a virtual job board (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). 2. Save the posted job descriiption (e.g., print to PDF). 3. Select one knowledge, skill, ability, or other component (KSAO) from the job descriiption that you can teach to the class within the time constraints. 4. Build a presentation visual aid with all the details outlined below and in the rubric. a. In your opening portion of the presentation, briefly explain the hypothetical needs assessment you conducted (organization, person, and task analysis) to determine which KSAO to train on. Also, answer the points below. 1. Presenter name(s): 2. O*NET Occupation: 3. Sample of Reported Job Titles: 4. Posted Company & Job Title: 5. Selected KSAO You’re Training On: a. In the body of your presentation, train the “new hires” on one KSAO. b. In the closing portion of the presentation, provide an opportunity for the “new hires” to ask questions and provide a tool for them to rate the effectiveness of training. 5. Elaborate on the main points of training. 6. Create a rating tool to use during the closing portion of your presentation.

I have uploaded the instructions for the assignment.
Scenario: You are the senior Human Resources representative in a large organization that currently operates out of one location in the United States. You attend a strategy meeting and learn that your company is going to be expanding and adding new facilities in four strategic locations throughout the United States. You have been asked to participate in the planning sessions to determine what human capital will be needed to successfully start up these new facilities. Discuss how you would plan for the first meeting and what questions you would need to have answered. Define a good starting point and support your discussion with research. Include how would you integrate your Biblical worldview into this new and exciting growth in this company?

Describe the components of a needs assessment used to determine the training requirements of a Customer Service – CARE Business Partner at Maersk.
Explain the importance of developing learning activities for a Maersk Customer Service – CARE Business Partner training program.
Describe how you would incorporate adult learning principles and methods of experiential learning from this course into the Maersk Customer Service – CARE Business Partner training program.
Illustrate the value of a training needs assessment in an organization in general, supporting your response.
Describe the importance of creating Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-oriented (SMART) objectives for a training plan.

For the Week 8 Assignment, you are tasked with drafting a research paper of at least five (5) full pages of content for an organization of at least 1,000 employees. The topic for this assignment is effective performance appraisal methods. For this assignment, you are the corporate HR compensation manager. As such, you oversee job evaluation and classification, performance measurement, and compensation. For purposes of your research, you may choose from three different industries:
Manufacturer of Kitchen Appliances
Fast Food Franchise – Deli Sandwiches
Information Technology – HR Software
Based on the industry selected, consider three or more job categories most commonly employed at your organization. Based on these job categories, which performance appraisal methodology would be appropriate, in your opinion, for each job category identified and why? Whatever you decide, you must explain your choice(s) by job category and justify your answer(s). Your choices are:
Traditional Methods of Performance Appraisal
Critical incident Method
Forced Choice or Ranking Method
Free Form Essay Method
Graphic Rating Scales
Paired Comparison Method
Modern Methods of Performance Appraisal
360-Degree Feedback
Assessment Centers
Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS)
Management by Objectives (MBO)
Self-Evaluation
To be successful, students are required to research and evaluate each of the typical performance appraisal methods listed above. Bear in mind that there is “no one size fits all” performance appraisal method for an organization. Performance appraisal methods used by organizations depend on the industry, the internal classification of the jobs, and the use of performance measurement systems in determining one’s level of productivity and, in turn, level of compensation. Thus, one’s eligibility for recognition and financial reward(s) depends largely on the performance measurement process selected by an organization. This is because an organization hires employees in a variety of job categories, some of which are hourly, while others fall into technical, professional, or management jobs. As such, performance appraisal methods will vary in order to capture the most realistic performance appraisal elements that would apply for a given position.

Overview
Think about what you’ve learned in this course and from the leader (Martin Luther King, Jr) that you researched. In a journal assignment, describe five to seven critical actions a leader needs to do in an organizational change effort. Support each action with references.
Directions
Your assignment must include the following critical elements:
Analyze and state 5–7 critical actions needed from an organizational change effort.
Clearly provide evidence with references.

Overview
Think about what you’ve learned in this course and from the leader (Martin Luther King, Jr) that you researched. In a journal assignment, describe five to seven critical actions a leader needs to do in an organizational change effort. Support each action with references.
Directions
Your assignment must include the following critical elements:
Analyze and state 5–7 critical actions needed from an organizational change effort.
Clearly provide evidence with references.

Overview
This assignment will continue to build on the scenario that was set up in the Module Two HR Inbox assignment, this time exploring how technology can support HR’s role in supporting various stages of the employee life cycle. For example, in the type of hybrid work environment that you explored in Module Three, a human resources instant messaging tool can enable HR to communicate with employees and create meaningful discussions regardless of physical location.
Imagine you are an HR professional at ABC company. One of your major duties is to monitor the HR instant messaging channel. The HR Inbox chat channel allows HR to communicate and support employees throughout their life cycle with the organization. While monitoring the HR channel, you receive the following chat messages from employees:
Dear HR: With so many of us working remotely now, I sometimes feel disconnected from the team. Are there any tools we could use to promote informal communication and build internal connections?
Dear HR: I’m struggling to keep my daily tasks, duties, and goals organized. Can you suggest any tools that could help?
Dear HR: Are there any tools we could use to recognize fellow employees and highlight their valuable accomplishments?
Directions
To complete this assignment, write a response to each of the three employee chat messages above as if you are the HR professional responding through instant messages. You must recommend types of technologies or specific tools that would help solve the employees’ problems, explaining why your recommendations are appropriate solutions and assessing the impact that these tools would have on the organization. Just as you did in the Module Two HR Inbox assignment, your overall writing style must have a tone and format appropriate for instant message communication in a business environment.
Specifically, your responses must address the following rubric criteria:
Distributed Workforce: Recommend a technology or specific tool that could promote connections in a distributed workforce. Be sure to include the following as part of your recommendation:
Explain why your recommendation would be an appropriate solution for building connections in a distributed workforce.
Assess how the recommended technology or tool might impact the organization.
Daily Tasks: Recommend a technology or specific tool to help employees organize daily tasks, duties, and goals. Be sure to include the following as part of your recommendation:
Explain why your recommendations would be an appropriate solution for keeping daily tasks, duties, and goals organized.
Assess how the recommended technology or tool might impact the organization.
Employee Recognition: Recommend a technology or specific tool to recognize and highlight employee accomplishments. Be sure to include the following as part of your recommendation:
Explain why your recommendation would be an appropriate solution for recognizing and highlighting accomplishments.
Assess how the recommended technology or tool might impact the organization.
Additionally, be sure that overall, your general writing style aligns with the following:
Tone: Discuss human resource tools and technologies using an engaging tone and encouraging questions.
Format: Communicate in a clear and concise writing style, offering information in high-level, small pieces.
What to Submit
Your assignment must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document, three paragraphs in length (one paragraph per question), with 12-point type, Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins.

Overview
Module Four explores how human resources can leverage new technologies to support the organization through all stages of the employee life cycle. When HR professionals design an employee life cycle plan, it is usually aligned with employee experience and engagement strategies.
For this assignment, you will consider the needs of employees as they navigate a specific stage of the employee life cycle. To do this, you will complete a SWOT analysis to evaluate technical tools HR could employ to improve employee experience and engagement during the employee selection phase of the employee life cycle.
A SWOT analysis is a valuable tool for identifying and evaluating the challenges and opportunities facing an organization, their tools, and their resources. Review the “What Is SWOT?” video in the Resources section of Module Four for more details, but as a refresher, a SWOT analysis consists of the following:
S—Strengths (What does the tool do well? What unique features does it have that an organization can use to improve their workforce practices?)
W—Weaknesses (Are there legal risks to using this tool? What capabilities is the system lacking?)
O—Opportunities (Does the tool improve employee engagement, hiring practices, etc.? Does the tool help with current workplace trends?)
T—Threats (What obstacles does the tool present? For example, does it require extensive training for use, or is it too complex for implementation?)
Directions
Before you begin, download the Module Four Assignment SWOT Analysis Template provided in the What to Submit section.
Then, select two of the tools from the list below to review in a SWOT analysis.
Gender Decoder:(https://gender-decoder.katmatfield.com/) This tool is a gender bias decoder that allows recruiters to post jobs that are free of words or phrases associated with masculine or feminine stereotypes. These words can unconsciously influence the jobs people apply for and create legal or ethical dilemmas resulting in bias. This tool is used during the recruitment phase of an employee’s life cycle.
Interview stream:(https://interviewstream.com/) This site offers a free, virtual specialized interview platform that simplifies the process for external candidates, internal employees, hiring managers, and recruitment teams. This tool is used during the interview phase of an employee’s life cycle.
TypingTest.com:( https://www.typingtest.com/onepage24/)This tool can be utilized to evaluate typing skills for administrative roles (e.g., receptionist, data entry administrators, administrative assistants, etc.). This tool is used during the interview and assessment phase of an employee’s life cycle.
SurveyMonkey: (https://www.surveymonkey.com/) This survey is utilized to administer tests or assessments for candidates on pertinent subjects, or you can survey applicants about their interview experience. This tool is used during the interview and assessment phase of an employee’s life cycle.
After completing your SWOT analysis of the two tools, you will choose which tool you would recommend if your HR department could purchase only one of them. You will include your justification for the selected tool’s long-term benefits for the organization.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria in your analysis and recommendation:
Analyze the strengths of each tool: For example, consider ease of use, positive user experience, or the ability for self-service.
Analyze the weaknesses of each tool: For example, consider if the tool is too complex or unstable, or if there are data security issues.
Analyze the opportunities each tool can provide: For example, consider if the tool might decrease turnaround time or improve employee engagement.
Analyze the threats that each tool imposes: For example, consider the frequency of system updates or if there have been security breaches.
Recommend the tool that would provide the best long-term benefits for the organization and explain why.
What to Submit
Your assignment must be submitted as the Microsoft Word template, which you must upload in the assignment area of Brightspace. Any sources used should be cited according to APA style.