This assignment incorporates the course outcomes and concepts covered for Weeks 3-6.

Doris Washington recently assumed her new position as HR Director at the XYZ Company, a software development firm with approximately 350 employees. Her staff includes a seasoned generalist as well as a benefits clerk. During her first 90 days on the job, Doris has noted the following issues that seem to be embedded in XYZ's culture: 1) managers create their own interview questions; 2) for some employees, their compensation is simply determined by managers, not based on training, experience, geographic region, and so on; and, 3) the company seems to draw new employees from only two sources, one is the university from which the President of the company graduated.

While Doris has been contemplating these trends, the CEO has asked her to attend a strategy planning meeting about opening the company's first location on in Toronto, Canada in approximately nine months. She needs to provide a recommendation to the CEO that can be used appropriately.

Instructions:

1.Identify the four key issues or potential problems Doris is likely to face as HR Director.

2.Select two of these potential problems and address the following questions:

oWhat factors make these difficult problems or challenges; what are some of the difficulties she needs to deal with?

oWhat are some of the complexities of these issues?

oWhy are these concerns the most important problems to consider?

3.Provide at least two alternatives Doris might consider in dealing with each of these two issues/problems that you selected.

4.Identify a "best solution" for each of these two issues/problems that you selected.

5.Support your desired outcomes with a minimum of three outside scholarly sources. (academic journals, industry or business magazines, or association Web sites)

Note:Requirements for all Writing Assignments include,

oCover Page with Name, Date, and Title of Assignment

oUse headings to separate the sections of the paper

In this particular assignment, use the questions above as headings

oPage numbers

oDouble-spacing

oTimes New Roman, size 12

oIn-text citations to sources in APA style

oReference page using APA style

Please refer to the rubric in the syllabus for this assignment - it is not the same as the one provided for the 1st written assignment (e.g., there is a requirement for THREE sources for this assingment).

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RUBRIC FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENT 2

Exceeds Expectations / Meets Expectations / Meets Some Expectations / Does not meet Expectations / Total Point Values
Total Content and Writing Style = 60 Points
Achieves Course Outcomes: 1, 2, 3
Section 1 / 9-10 / 8-8.9 / 7-7.9 / 0-6.9 / 10
Addresses current themes, issues, challenges in organizations that relate to the HRM environment, trends, influences, challenges, current labor trends or addresses HRM as a strategic partner / Effectively addresses the four key issues or potential problems. Makes strong, logical connections. / Addresses the four key issues or potential problems; however, makes some indistinct or incomplete connections regarding relevance and workplace connections / Identifies some of the key issues or potential problems; elements of the article are missing or inappropriately identified. / Doesn’t identify at least two of the key potential problems. The topic is loosely connected; linkages not made; fails to identify relevance.
Section 2 / 9-10 / 8-8.9 / 7-7.9 / 0-6.9 / 10
Addresses the issues of HRM and the specific impact of the topic on leadership, management, problem-solving, and decision-making / Selects two of the key issues or potential problems and effectively addresses the following questions:
- What factors make these difficult problems or challenges; - what are some of the difficulties the HR needs to deal with?
- What are some of the complexities of these issues?
- Why are these concerns the most important problems to consider?
The author associates the questions with the impact on management, problem-solving, and decision-making. Makes strong, logical connections. / Although the author selects two of the potential problems, the author does not completely address the questions thoroughly. The paper is somewhat associated with the impact on HRM. Makes some logical connections. / Although the author selects two of the potential problems, the author does not effectively address the questions correctly. The paper is somewhat associated with the impact on HRM. Makes few logical connections / The author selects problems that are not part of the focus of this assignment. The author does not effectively address the questions. The paper is not associated with the impact on HRM. Makes few to no logical connections
Section 3 / 9-10 / 8-8.9 / 7-7.9 / 0-6.9 / 10
Addresses the challenges of determining solutions in HRM and the specific impact of the topic on leadership, management, problem-solving, and decision-making / Identifies at least two strong alternatives the HR Director might consider in dealing with each of these two issues or problems that were selected and makes logical connections. / Identifies at least two alternatives the HR Director might consider in dealing with each of these two issues or problems that were selected and makes some logical connections. / Identifies at least one alternative the HR Director might consider in dealing with each of these two issues or problems that were selected and makes some logical connections. / Identifies at least one alternative the HR Director might consider in dealing with each of these two issues or problems that were selected but makes no logical connections.
Section 4 / 9-10 / 8-8.9 / 7-7.9 / 0-6.9 / 10
Conclusions and recommendations are supported by fact-based research / Conclusions and recommendations are effectively supported by facts from author's research. Appropriate paraphrasing and quotations enhance the presentation or material. / Much content and conclusions are supported by the research, however, on occasion, the author has presented facts or opinions not substantiated by his/her research. / While some citations reflect incorporation of research facts, the paper does not show sufficient fact-based research to support the author's conclusions. / Little or no fact-based research is cited within the paper. It is unclear whether the statements made are the author's opinions or facts.
Section 5 / 9-10 / 8-8.9 / 7-7.9 / 0-6.9 / 10
Content is supported by fact-based research / Makes strong application of current research to support topic in HRM. Provides very good analysis to support objectives. / Applies research to topic and shows analysis; although weak.
Provides analysis to support objectives. / Inconsistent or poor application of research and lacking sufficient analysis and integration with HRM.
Poor support of objectives. / Application of research and analysis is inconsistent and fails to apply concepts from research to support relevance and lacks analysis.
Does not support objectives.
Section 5 / 9-10 / 8-8.9 / 7-7.9 / 0-6.9 / 10
Proper development of concepts/themes presented in the paper's organization / Concepts and themes are fully developed and presented in a logical, well-flowing organization. Reader can easily follow the author's logic and flow. / Concepts and themes are presented well and usually well-developed. While overall well-organized, at times the writing forces the reader to determine the author’s train of thought. / Paper is inconsistent in the presentation of cohesive concepts and themes. Consistent organization is lacking causing the reader to have difficulty in following the author's train of thought. / Concepts and themes are not fully developed or presented in a cohesive manner. Paper lacks a sense of organization or plan to the presentation of ideas.
Article Review fails to develop and present concepts and themes in an organized manner. Paper has omitted several components of the assignment.
Total Research = 25 Points
Section 1 / 13.5-15 / 12-13.4 / 10.5-11.9 / 0-10.4 / 15
Use of current journals, publications, appropriate, and relevant sources and Web sites within the past two years / The author has identified and selected a minimum of three very appropriate and current resources from which to identify and develop recommendation. / The author has identified and selected at least two sources that are appropriate for this assignment. / The author has identified and selected one source that is commercial rather than academic or from a business sources such as vendor Web sites. / The author has not identified or selected an article that is appropriate; it is commercial rather than academic or from a business sources such as vendor Web sites.
Section 2 / 9-10 / 8-8.9 / 7-7.9 / 0-6.9 / 10
Accurate use of APA style for in-text citations and References / The paper correctly cites in-text and lists resources on the References page. If additional sources are used, they are included correctly. / The majority of in-text citations and the reference are properly cited; formatting is inconsistent / inaccurate in a few cases. / References are cited but incorrectly under APA style. The student has either used another format or incorrectly applied the APA style guidelines. / Inconsistent or missing in-text citations; fails to attribute an author’s word through APA citations.
Total Writing Mechanics = 15 Points
Section 1 / 4.5-5 / 4-4.4 / 3.5-3.9 / 0-3.4 / 5
Accurate use of grammar including verb tense, pronoun case, and possessive formats, spelling, and punctuation / Paper reflects accurate grammatical usage including verb tense, pronoun case, and possessive formats.
Contains one (1) or no grammar errors.
Contains one (1) or no spelling or punctuation errors. / Paper reflects grammatically correct sentence structure.
Contains three (3) or fewer grammar errors.
Excellent spelling throughout the paper.
Contains three (3) or fewer spelling or punctuation errors. / Majority of paper is grammatically correct; minor errors noted.
Contains five (5) or fewer grammar errors.
Majority of paper is spelled correctly; a few minor errors noted.
Contains five (5) or fewer spelling or punctuation errors. / Inconsistent use of correct grammatical format. May be incorrect verb tenses, possessive nouns, pronoun case, or incorrect words used.
Contains more than five (5) grammar errors.
Contains more than five (5) spelling or punctuation errors.
Paper does not reflect college-level writing.
Errors throughout the paper greatly reduce the readability.
Section 2 / 4.5-5 / 4-4.4 / 3.5-3.9 / 0-3.4 / 5
Overall style and sentence structure / Paper reflects a well-structured writing style. Paper begins with an appropriate introduction and ends with an appropriate conclusion. Sentence style is appropriately varied for emphasis, and transitions are used effectively. Paragraphs contain key points. / Overall, paper is well structured and organized. Sentences are clear. May occasionally overly generalize or be overly descriptive. Errors do not detract from presentation of information. / Paper lacks consistent organization and structure. Some paragraphs may contain multiple topics. Some sentences may be unclear, incomplete, or may contain fragments or run-on sentences. Errors detract from presentation of information. / Poor organization and sentence structure. Reader has difficulty in identifying key points and following a logical flow within the information presented.
Section 3 / 4.5-5 / 4-4.4 / 3.5-3.9 / 0-3.4 / 5
Instructions / Paper followed all instructions for formatting, headings, timely submission, file format, and file naming, and others. / Paper followed most instructions for formatting, headings, timely submission, file format, and file naming, and others. / Paper followed few instructions for formatting, headings, timely submission, file format, and file naming, and others. / Paper did not follow instructions for formatting, headings, timely submission, file format, and file naming, and others.
100 POSSTIBLE TOTAL POINTS