Donald Kirkpatrick’s Four level Evaluation Model, devised in the 1970s and a standard tool in training circles Evaluate the value and limitations of the model in practice. Find an article or webpage that offers updated information on Kirkpatrick’s model. Discuss the changes in the model since 1970. Are the improvements significant? Why or Why not? How would application of such a model improve training in […]

Directions: You are a recruiter for an organization that is planning on expanding one of its departments. You are tasked with finding a highly skilled knowledge worker. The type of industry and the position are your choice. Create a job description for the position detailing the tasks, tools, technology, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education requirements for the position. Then, conduct a competitive analysis of at […]

1. Jeremy was very interested in reading and analyzing the process data collected through the trainingevaluation. Jeremy is most likelyA. the trainer.B. a trainee.C. a trainee’s supervisor.D. a member of upper management.2. Which of the following scenarios illustrates quid pro quo sexual harassment?A. A supervisor who demands sexual favors from an employee in return for giving that employee a promotionB. An employee who posts lewd […]

Prior to engaging in this discussion, please read Chapter 12 in the text, read the Rice (1997) and the Korda and Eldridge (2011) articles, and review any relevant Instructor Guidance. It is suggested that you also take a moment to review a few of the recommended articles to glean any potential helpful information. Opportunism in health care is especially perceptible in the health insurance markets. […]

As discussed in the unit lesson, resolving conflict in the workplace requires using interpersonal skills, management skills, and techniques. Interpersonal skills can consist of understanding individual differences, self-esteem, self-confidence, communication, teamwork skills, problem-solving skills, cultural relations skills, motivation skills, customer service skills, ethical behavior skills, and stress management skills. Management skills focus on the type of management skill applied such as collaborating, accommodating, forcing, avoiding, […]

 Option #1: Performance Management Systems As we have discussed, performance management systems are important in organizations. However, there are many performance management systems that organizations can use. For the purpose of this week’s Critical Thinking assignment, please do the following: 1. Explain the importance of performance management systems and what organizations must consider when selecting the best performance management system. 2. Select three performance management […]

Assignment 4: Avoiding Wrongful Employee TerminationsDue Week 10 and worth 200 points To be wrongfully terminated is to be fired for an illegal reason, which may involve violation of federal anti-discrimination laws or a contractual breach. The legal standards governing termination differ substantially depending on whether private-sector and nonunion employees or public-sector and unionized employees are being considered. As the company HR leader, you are […]

What ideas and strategies do you use when you are confronted by your own problems in living? What is your preferred coping style? Take some time to reflect on and make notes about two or three recent episodes in your life when you have been troubled or under stress. For the purpose of this exercise, your focus should not be on the actual situation itself, […]

Part I – Case 23: “Sexual Orientation Incidents: Bootstrapping Discrimination”, p.71 – you will need to review federal and state laws to decide how to answer these questions. For federal laws, google “Executive Orders” and for state law, google, “New York Statutes or New York State Human Rights Laws”, “Washington Statutes”, and “Oregon statutes”. You may need to refine your searches to get the best data. […]

 Assignment 4: Progress, Results, and Finalizing the HR Project  Due Week 8 and worth 145 points  Your HR project to develop a centralized model of delivering HR services has progressed through very critical stages of the project thus far. It is now time to present actionable, decision-making information to project leaders. This can be best accomplished when projects have been successfully managed, devoid of any […]