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HRM 500
Week 3 Assignment 1 Submission
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Assignment 1: Trends in the Workplace
Due Week 3 and worth 200 points
According to the text, there are a number of key trends in the workplace that have significant
influences on organizations. HR professionals play a key role in helping organizations respond to
evolving trends, comply with federal and state regulations, and manage workplace flexibility. As an
HR professional it is important for you to demonstrate your understanding of the ever changing global
environment.
Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:
1. Specify the key functional areas of Human Resources Management. Explore the
manner in which each function contributes to the overall performance of an
organization. Support your response with specific examples of the activities for which
HRM is typically responsible.
2. Examine four (4) federal equal employment opportunity laws. Suggest the primary
manner in which each law influences fair employment practices within the
organization where you currently work or an organization for which you have worked
in the past. Support your response with specific examples of the chosen organization’s
employment practices.
3. According to the text, there are three (3) significant trends affecting organizations
today: the aging workforce, diversity, and skills deficiencies in the workplace. Analyze
the primary manner in which each of these three (3) trends has impacted the
organization where you currently work or one (1) where you have worked in the past.
Support your response with specific examples of said impact.
4. According to the text, workplace flexibility is essential for organizational success in the
rapidly changing world. Explore two (2) ways that the organization where you
currently work, or one (1) where you have worked in the past, might respond to the
need to be flexible. Provide a rationale for your response.
5. Use at least four (4) quality academic (peer-reviewed) resources in this assignment.
Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific
format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the
professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference
page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Examine the theoretical constructs of human resource management.
Analyze the external environmental factors that impact human resource policies and
procedures.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in human resource
management foundations.
Write clearly and concisely about human resource management foundations using
proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills. Click here to access the rubric for this assignment
Points: 120
Assignment 1: Phase I – Business Assessment
Unacceptable
Fair
Proficient
Exemplary
Below 70% F
70-79% C
80-89% B
90-100% A
Did not submit or
incompletely assessed
the current situation
for the company, and
did not submit or
incompletely focused
on the issues that the
HR Manager is
currently facing from
not having an HRIS in
place.
Partially assessed the
current situation for
the company, and
partially focused on
the issues that the HR
Manager is currently
facing from not having
an HRIS in place.
Satisfactorily assessed
the current situation
for the company, and
satisfactorily focused
on the issues that the
HR Manager is
currently facing from
not having an HRIS in
place.
Thoroughly a
the current s
for the comp
thoroughly f
the issues th
Manager is c
facing from n
an HRIS in pl
Did not submit or
incompletely
Partially developed a
business assessment
Satisfactorily
developed a business
Thoroughly d
a business as
Criteria
1. Assess the current
situation for the company,
focusing on the issues that
the HR Manager is currently
facing from not having an
HRIS in place.
Weight: 20%
2. Develop a business
assessment for the
company, focusing on
managing employees from
an HR perspective in a
grocery store environment
and retail industry.
Weight: 20%
developed a business
assessment for the
company, and did not
or incompletely
focused on managing
employees from an
HR perspective in a
grocery store
environment and
retail industry.
for the company, and
partially focused on
managing employees
from an HR
perspective in a
grocery store
environment and
retail industry.
assessment for the
company, and
satisfactorily focused
on managing
employees from an
HR perspective in a
grocery store
environment and
retail industry.
for the comp
thoroughly f
managing em
from an HR
perspective i
grocery store
environment
retail industr
3. Create a list of the key HR
functions that you believe
will be beneficial to the
organization. From the list,
choose one (1) HR function
that will be the focus of
your business proposal
moving forward. Explain the
main reasons why you
chose that HR function and
validate your reasoning
with research and theory.
Did not submit or
incompletely created
a list of the key HR
functions that you
believe will be
beneficial to the
organization. Did not
or incompletely chose
one (1) HR function
that will be the focus
of your business
proposal moving
forward. Did not or
incompletely
explained the main
reasons why you
chose that HR
function and did not
submit or
incompletely
validated your
reasoning with
research and theory.
Partially created a list
of the key HR
functions that you
believe will be
beneficial to the
organization. Partially
chose one (1) HR
function that will be
the focus of your
business proposal
moving forward.
Partially explained the
main reasons why you
chose that HR
function and partially
validated your
reasoning with
research and theory.
Satisfactorily created
a list of the key HR
functions that you
believe will be
beneficial to the
organization.
Satisfactorily chose
one (1) HR function
that will be the focus
of your business
proposal moving
forward. Satisfactorily
explained the main
reasons why you
chose that HR
function and
satisfactorily
validated your
reasoning with
research and theory.
Thoroughly c
list of the ke
functions tha
believe will b
beneficial to
organization
Thoroughly c
(1) HR functi
will be the fo
your busines
proposal mo
forward. Tho
explained th
reasons why
chose that H
function and
thoroughly v
your reasoni
research and
Did not submit or
incompletely
explained two to
three (2-3) reasons
why the company
would benefit from
adopting an HRIS. Did
Partially explained
two to three (2-3)
reasons why the
company would
benefit from adopting
an HRIS. Partially
focused on how the
Satisfactorily
explained two to
three (2-3) reasons
why the company
would benefit from
adopting an HRIS.
Satisfactorily focused
Thoroughly e
two to three
reasons why
company wo
benefit from
an HRIS. Tho
focused on h
Weight: 25%
4. Explain two to three (2-3)
reasons why the company
would benefit from
adopting an HRIS. Focus on
how the HRIS would
address the HR function you
identified in your business
assessment.
Weight: 20%
5. 2 References
Weight: 5%
6. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and formatting
requirements
Weight: 10%
not or incompletely
focused on how the
HRIS would address
the HR function you
identified in your
business assessment.
HRIS would address
the HR function you
identified in your
business assessment.
on how the HRIS
would address the HR
function you
identified in your
business assessment.
HRIS would a
the HR funct
identified in
business ass
No references
provided.
Does not meet the
required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
Meets number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds num
required refe
all reference
quality choic
Assignment 2: Phase II – Selecting an HRIS Application
Assignment 2: Phase II – Selecting an HRIS Application
Due Week 5 and worth 220 points
Now that you assessed the business, identified some of the inefficient HR related processes plaguing
Gladwell Grocery Stores, and pinpointed a few possible solutions, it is time to choose an HRIS
application that will suit the business. In this assignment, you will consider the HR function you chose
in Phase I, and recommend the type of HRIS that you believe would be the most efficient for
addressing this function.
To prepare for this assignment, review the Gladwell Grocery Stores case scenario, and then research
potential HRIS types and HRIS vendors that may suit the needs for Mr. Bell and Gladwell Grocery
Stores.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
HRIS Needs Assessment
1. Prioritize the top three (3) benefits that an HRIS will offer the business, and explain
your position. Next, examine the effect of automation on creating a more efficient
process for the HR function chosen in Phase I.
Choose HRIS Type
2. Based on your research, select the type of HRIS that you plan to implement for your
client. Analyze two (2) of the system’s offerings that you believe would be best suited
to addressing your client’s needs. Then, assess two (2) ways that the selected HRIS can
improve efficiency for the HR function you chose in Phase I. Defend your decisions
with theory and findings from past readings and class activities.
Choose HRIS Vendor
3. Now that you know the type of HRIS you will be implementing, it is time to choose an
HRIS vendor. Compare and contrast two (2) vendors, including a description of the
cost, capabilities, and HR functions that the HRIS caters to. Based on your comparison,
choose the HRIS vendor that you will recommend to your client, and explain the main
reason why you decided to choose this vendor over the others.
4. Use at least (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and
similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
5. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
a. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins
on all sides.
b. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your
professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the
required page length.
c. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The
reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Create an HRIS needs analysis and evaluate the acquisition process.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in human resource
information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about human resource information systems using proper
writing mechanics.
Click here to view grading rubric.
Points: 220
Assignment 2: Phase II – Selecting an HRIS Application
Unacceptable
Fair
Proficient
Exemplary
Below 70% F
70-79% C
80-89% B
90-100% A
Did not
submit or
incompletely
prioritized
the top three
(3) benefits
that an HRIS
will offer the
Partially
prioritized
the top
three (3)
benefits
that an
HRIS will
offer the
Satisfactorily
prioritized
the top
three (3)
benefits that
an HRIS will
offer the
business,
Thoroughly
prioritized
the top
three (3)
benefits
that an
HRIS will
offer the
Criteria
1. Prioritize
the top three
(3) benefits
that an HRIS
will offer the
business, and
explain your
position. Next,
examine the
effect of
automation on
creating a
more efficient
process for the
HR function
chosen in
Phase I.
Weight: 25%
business, and
did not
submit or
incompletely
explained
your
position. Did
not submit or
incompletely
examined the
effect of
automation
on creating a
more
efficient
process for
the HR
function
chosen in
Phase I.
business,
and
partially
explained
your
position.
Partially
examined
the effect of
automation
on creating
a more
efficient
process for
the HR
function
chosen in
Phase I.
and
satisfactorily
explained
your
position.
Satisfactorily
examined
the effect of
automation
on creating a
more
efficient
process for
the HR
function
chosen in
Phase I.
business,
and
thoroughly
explained
your
position.
Thoroughly
examined
the effect of
automation
on creating
a more
efficient
process for
the HR
function
chosen in
Phase I.
2. Based on
your research,
select the type
of HRIS that
you plan to
implement for
your client.
Analyze two
(2) of the
system’s
offerings that
you believe
would be best
suited to
addressing
your client’s
needs. Then,
assess two (2)
ways that the
selected HRIS
can improve
Did not
submit or
incompletely
selected the
type of HRIS
that you plan
to implement
for your
client. Did
not submit or
incompletely
analyzed two
(2) of the
system’s
offerings that
you believe
would be
best suited to
addressing
your client’s
needs. Did
Partially
selected the
type of HRIS
that you
plan to
implement
for your
client.
Partially
analyzed
two (2) of
the
system’s
offerings
that you
believe
would be
best suited
to
addressing
your client’s
Satisfactorily
selected the
type of HRIS
that you
plan to
implement
for your
client.
Satisfactorily
analyzed
two (2) of
the system’s
offerings
that you
believe
would be
best suited
to
addressing
your client’s
needs.
Thoroughly
selected the
type of HRIS
that you
plan to
implement
for your
client.
Thoroughly
analyzed
two (2) of
the
system’s
offerings
that you
believe
would be
best suited
to
addressing
your client’s
efficiency for
the HR
function you
chose in Phase
I. Defend your
decisions with
theory and
findings from
past readings
and class
activities.
Weight: 30%
not submit or
incompletely
assessed two
(2) ways that
the selected
HRIS can
improve
efficiency for
the HR
function you
chose in
Phase I. Did
not submit or
incompletely
defended
your
decisions
with theory
and findings
from past
readings and
class
activities.
needs.
Partially
assessed
two (2)
ways that
the selected
HRIS can
improve
efficiency
for the HR
function
you chose
in Phase I.
Partially
defended
your
decisions
with theory
and findings
from past
readings
and class
activities.
Satisfactorily
assessed
two (2) ways
that the
selected
HRIS can
improve
efficiency for
the HR
function you
chose in
Phase I.
Satisfactorily
defended
your
decisions
with theory
and findings
from past
readings and
class
activities.
needs.
Thoroughly
assessed
two (2)
ways that
the selected
HRIS can
improve
efficiency
for the HR
function
you chose
in Phase I.
Thoroughly
defended
your
decisions
with theory
and findings
from past
readings
and class
activities.
3. Now that
you know the
type of HRIS
you will be
implementing,
it is time to
choose an
HRIS vendor.
Compare and
contrast two
(2) vendors,
including a
description of
the cost,
capabilities,
and HR
functions that
the HRIS
Did not
submit or
incompletely
compared
and
contrasted
two (2)
vendors,
including a
description of
the cost,
capabilities,
and HR
functions
that the HRIS
caters to. Did
not submit or
incompletely
Partially
compared
and
contrasted
two (2)
vendors,
including a
description
of the cost,
capabilities,
and HR
functions
that the
HRIS caters
to. Partially
chose the
HRIS vendor
that you
Satisfactorily
compared
and
contrasted
two (2)
vendors,
including a
description
of the cost,
capabilities,
and HR
functions
that the
HRIS caters
to.
Satisfactorily
chose the
HRIS vendor
Thoroughly
compared
and
contrasted
two (2)
vendors,
including a
description
of the cost,
capabilities,
and HR
functions
that the
HRIS caters
to.
Thoroughly
chose the
HRIS vendor
caters to.
Based on your
comparison,
choose the
HRIS vendor
that you will
recommend to
your client,
and explain
the main
reason why
you decided to
choose this
vendor over
the others.
Weight: 30%
4. 3 references
Weight: 5%
5. Clarity,
writing
mechanics,
and
formatting
requirements
chose the
HRIS vendor
that you will
recommend
to your
client, and
did not
submit or
incompletely
explained the
main reason
why you
decided to
choose this
vendor over
the others.
will
recommend
to your
client, and
partially
explained
the main
reason why
you decided
to choose
this vendor
over the
others.
that you will
recommend
to your
client, and
satisfactorily
explained
the main
reason why
you decided
to choose
this vendor
over the
others.
that you
will
recommend
to your
client, and
thoroughly
explained
the main
reason why
you decided
to choose
this vendor
over the
others.
No
references
provided.
Does not
meet the
required
number of
references;
some or all
references
poor quality
choices.
Meets
number of
required
references;
all
references
high quality
choices.
Exceeds
number of
required
references;
all
references
high quality
choices.
More than 6
errors
present
5-6 errors
present
3-4 errors
present
0-2 errors
present
Weight: 10%
Assignment 3: Phase III – Project Management Roadmap (240 points)
Assignment 3: Phase III – Project Management Roadmap
Due Week 8 and worth 240 points
With the justification of an HRIS solidified, you need to show your client how you will implement the
HRIS by providing a project management roadmap, explaining the costs associated with
implementation, and discussing metrics that you will use to measure the success of the HR function.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
Project Management Process
1. Create a project management plan for your client that outlines how you will
implement the HRIS in Gladwell Grocery Stores. Explain the various steps that should
be included to ensure that the implementation runs smoothly.
HRIS Cost Justification
2. Create a cost benefit analysis matrix for the HRIS vendor you have chosen. Analyze the
cost justification strategies that you will use to justify the cost of the HRIS, including
data that identify each benefit and cost component examined, estimates of the dollar
amount for each, estimates on when the organization will incur each cost and receive
each benefit, and documentation justifying each decision you made in listing these
benefits.
HR Metrics
3. Recommend the HR metrics that you believe will bring the most significant value to
the HR function that the HRIS will be supporting. Justify your recommendation.
4. Use at least (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and
similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
5. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
a. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
margins on all sides.
2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your
professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the
required page length.
3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The
reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Analyze HR metrics to support the justification of the cost of an HRIS.
Create a project management plan and prepare the organization for the
implementation.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in human resource
information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about human resource information systems using proper
writing mechanics.
Click here to view grading rubric.
Points: 240
Assignment 3: Phase III – Project Management Roadmap
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Fair
Proficient
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