Human Resources Management

Instructions

Your research assignment for this class will be to choose a staffing current events topic to research. 

First . . . choose a topic. 

A list of suggested topics is provided below, but you may choose another topic that is not listed.  If you do choose a topic that is not on the list, please check with me to make sure it is acceptable before the conclusion of Unit 6.  If you choose a topic on the list, you do not have to clear it with me.   

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Intelligence and Executive Recruitment: Cognitive Ability Tests in selection has become a hot topic in regards to recruiting executives and is seen by many as the main predictor of success. 

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Economic Climate and Recruitment: The job market has changed dramatically over the last 3 years with the economic challenges. Research the impact of this on staffing and recruiting. 

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Recruiting in a Globalized Economy: The effect of globalization on the job market in the U.S. 

· The impact of proper selection methods on retention or discuss current popular testing methods used for selection and their validity. 

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Diversity Issues: There is a variety of different topics around diversity – how to encourage diversity, the advantages of a diverse workforce, a look at companies that have diversity programs, or how to implement a diversity program. 

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Recruiting Top Talent: The trend has been to focus on hiring for talent rather than experience. A variety of research topics could center on this from why this trend, to how to select for talent, and how to interview for talent. 

· Aging Population and the effect of the Baby Boomers nearing Retirement on Recruitment 

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The Internet and Recruiting: How has the Internet and Social Media changed the world of recruiting. 

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Hiring the Veteran: Look at the advantages, impact on the job market, what does the future job market look like for veterans, etc. 

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Job Competencies: How are job competencies different today, what skills are most valuable to today’s workforce, pick an industry and discuss competencies required and how to best select for those competencies or take the article in the suggested readings list by Daniel Pink and back up this discussion. 

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New Technologies: How have new technological interventions affected the recruitment process. 

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Metrics and Recruiting and Staffing: the importance of metrics on HR and connecting this area to the strategic initiatives of the organization, how to improve reporting and metrics to provide impact. 

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Scorecards: What metrics should be included, how to implement, value of metrics to overall strategy. 

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Case Study: Looks at your organization and provide an analysis of current practices in recruiting and possible need for improvement. 

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Employment Branding: What are the benefits, how does it impact recruiting efforts. 

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Assessment Tests for Fit: What tests are available for testing for cultural fit and their validity and reliability and impact on retention. 

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Cultural Fit: Is it necessary for success or risks associated with creating a homogeneous organization – legal ramifications and impact on growth and innovativeness.  

Requirements and Assessment 

· The content is substantial and represents a significant literature review.  In other words, the material extends substantially beyond the course readings.  The issues discussed are key facets of the topic.      

· The references represent scholarly sources.  Plan to use a minimum 12 sources for the paper.  (Use UMGC’s library.  The librarians are very helpful.)   All references are cited and all citations are referenced.  Sources published prior to 2010 should be avoided, except when some brief history of the topic is necessary. 

· The body of the paper (not including the bibliography) is a minimum of 6 full pages (12 point font) but does not exceed 8 full pages.   

· The introduction tells the reader the purpose and topic of the paper.   

· The information is synthesized and relates back to the purpose and topic of the paper.  

· Special terms are defined.   

· Points are logically sequenced; the paper is well-organized.     

· The summary recaps the key points and provides closure to the discussion. 

· Technical aspects of writing (i.e., grammar, sentence structure, and spelling) are correct.   

· Citations are given for non-original material, using APA format for the in-text citation as well as the reference list.   

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Due on Apr 23, 2025 12:59 AM

Criteria

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Needs Improvement

Unsatisfactory

Criterion Score

Required elements

40 points

Student thoroughly addresses all required elements.

30 points

Student  addresses most required elements.

20 points

Student  addresses some of the required elements.

10 points

Student  addresses a few of the required elements.

0 points

Does not meet minimum requirements for assignment.

Score of Required elements,

/ 40

Quality of discussion and analysis

40 points

The depth of discussion is excellent. All concepts are accurately described and employed. The analysis is very logical and well-supported.

30 points

The depth of discussion is adequate. Most concepts are accurately described and employed. The analysis is mostly logical and adequately supported.

20 points

The depth of discussion needs improvement. Some concepts are accurately described and employed. The analysis needs improvement and more support.

10 points

The depth of discussion needs significant improvement. Few concepts are accurately described and employed. The analysis needs significant improvement and much more support.

0 points

Does not meet minimum requirements for assignment.

Score of Quality of discussion and analysis,

/ 40

Criteria

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Level 0

Criterion Score

Knowledge of topic and readings

40 points

Overall, the student demonstrates an advanced understanding of the topic and the readings.

30 points

Overall, the student demonstrates a competent understanding of the topic and the readings.

20 points

Overall, the student demonstrates some knowledge of the topic and the readings.

10 points

Overall, the student demonstrates a very limited knowledge of the topic and the readings.

0 points

Does not meet minimum requirements for assignment.

Score of Knowledge of topic and readings,

/ 40

Clarity and Logical Flow of Ideas

40 points

The flow of ideas in the body of the response is logically organized. A clear argument is presented.

30 points

The flow of ideas in the body of the response is mostly logically organized. A clear argument is presented.

20 points

The flow of ideas in the body of the response is sometimes difficult to follow. There is not a clear argument.

10 points

The flow of ideas in the body of the response is very hard to follow. There is not a clear argument.

0 points

Does not meet minimum requirements for assignment.

Score of Clarity and Logical Flow of Ideas,

/ 40

Criteria

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Needs Improvement

Unsatisfactory

Criterion Score

Grammar, Spelling, and Sentence Structure APA Style

40 points

The analysis contains very few, if any, minor errors related to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Content is easy to understand.

AND

Student properly uses and cites resources.

30 points

The analysis contains minor errors related to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure; but, they do not distract the reader from the content.

AND/OR

Student mostly uses and cites resources properly.

20 points

The analysis contains many errors related to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. They do distract the reader from the content.

AND/OR

Student sometimes cites and uses resources.

10 points

The analysis contains major errors related to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. They do distract the reader from the content.

AND/OR

Student rarely cites resources.

0 points

Does not meet minimum requirements for assignment.

Score of Grammar, Spelling, and Sentence Structure APA Style,

/ 40