HRM 635 Acquiring, Developing, and Leveraging Human Capital Syllabus

The course will examine performance matrix, employee development and motivation, succession planning, workforce diversity, and talent management. It will also address HRM competencies, as highlighted by the SHRM. Thus, it will prepare students for future positions in general and human resource management.

Topic 1: The Role of HR in Developing HR-Mindedness

Class Introductions

Students will make a post familiarizing themselves with peers. They will also identify potential exciting or challenging aspects of the course.

Topic 1 DQ 1

The assignment will conduct research on the community for SHRM. It will first identify the firm’s role and relevance in guiding HR professionals. Further, it will explain the role of SHRM in helping HR officials complete their tasks efficiently and effectively.

Topic 1 DQ 2

Students will reflect on their firm’s HRM status. Then, they will identify elements of an HRM perspective related to the firm’s employees. Again, it will identify elements that enhance strategic HRM while focusing on the whole firm. Lastly, it will describe how the student’s firm accepts HR as a strategic partner.

Topic 2: Job Analysis, Job Descriptions, and Job Competencies

Topic 2 DQ 1

The assessment will identify the firm’s specific websites, procedures, and processes to attract new employees online. Students will also discuss the challenges and benefits of social media when looking for a job opening. They will also identify the drawbacks of using social media to hire new talent and how they can be reduced.

Topic 2 DQ 2

Students will assume they were rejected in a job hire. Then, they will discuss the validity and reliability of the selection and recruitment practices used. In addition, they will explain the relevance of the two factors when choosing an effective hiring method. Finally, they will evaluate the validity and reliability of their firm’s selection and hiring process.

Topic 3: Recruitment, Selection, and Talent Management

Topic 3 DQ 1

The paper will identify one standard interview question for a specific job position. It will also discuss the rationale behind question development and expected response suggestions.

Topic 3 DQ 2

The assignment will identify pre-employment selection techniques that can be utilized to ascertain if a candidate fits with the company culture. It will also identify the message relayed to candidates in the hiring process of a firm. Lastly, it will clarify how HR officials can eliminate bias in pre-employment assessments.

Selection Process

The paper will develop an interview strategy that students deem fit for hiring a diverse pool of qualified candidates in their firm. It should be a 750-1000 word essay that details the hiring process.

Topic 4: Training and Development

Topic 4 DQ 1

The students will analyze the firm’s needs, identify skill gaps, and provide resources to support training goals. Then, they will suggest an appropriate training program for their firm. Later, they will explain how the training program aligns with worker’s needs and the firm’s goals. Lastly, they will explain how they determine the effectiveness of a training program.

Topic 4 DQ 2

Students will identify the informal or formal onboarding processes in their firm. They will also identify factors that make the onboarding process effective. Finally, they will suggest implementing changes to make the firm’s onboarding process effective.

Topic 5: Employment Retention and Engagement

Topic 5 DQ 1

The paper will explain the relevance of fostering employee engagement in a firm. It will also provide experiences that can help foster a culture of engagement. Then, it will share a strategy to promote an engaging environment for the firm.

Topic 5 DQ 2

The assessment will explain how the firm’s leadership can support employees seeking to advance their careers within the firm. It will also give an example and explain how the approach could aid employee retention.

Benchmark – Training and Development

The assessment will develop a small training exercise presented using PPT.

Topic 6: Performance Management and Appraisal

Topic 6 DQ 1

The paper will identify the most helpful job analysis component that can aid in developing a performance appraisal tool. It will also identify the most difficult part of the performance management procedure.

Topic 6 DQ 2

In this paper, students will explain the purpose of a performance appraisal tool in aligning with a firm’s strategic goals. They will also discuss the relationship between a performance management procedure and employee growth and development.

Performance Appraisals: Aligning Strategic Goals to People Development

The assignment will require students to act as consultants, evaluate the existing performance management, and propose changes. The paper should be 1000-1250 words.

Topic 7: Compensation and Benefits Incentives

Topic 7 DQ 1

The paper will identify and explain two elements of the total compensation package that foster a firm’s competitiveness and entice and retain workers.

Topic 7 DQ 2

The assignment will define legally required benefits and their purpose. It will also explain if any of the benefits can be waived. Lastly, it will give an example while adding another benefit that should be included.

Leveraging Human Capital

Students should develop a proposal of 1000-1250 words discussing a plan to motivate workers, rewards and incentives, and performance indicators.

Topic 8: Employment Law and Employee Relations

Topic 8 DQ 1

The paper will describe how the Christian worldview affects HR personnel’s job duties and roles. It will also identify ethical and legal responsibilities that Christian employees have in promoting employee beliefs. Further, it will give an example of factors that influence good employee treatment in the workplace.

Topic 8 DQ 2

The paper will ascertain the relevance of various initiatives today. The initiatives include affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, ban the Box, the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act. Finally, it will choose the two initiatives mentioned above and provide a detailed explanation and supporting information.

Benchmark – Organizational and Personal HR Development Plan

In this assignment, students will capture the key findings learned and suggestions to the firm’s leadership team. The paper will be presented in 10-12 slides and follow APA writing guidelines. Students are also advised to refer to the assignment rubric in case they are stuck.