COURSE DESCRIPTION
Analyzes the processes by which the human resource is managed in light of its strategic importance. Examines the relationships between the traditional human resource functions and the various business functions so that efficiency and effectiveness are balanced and optimized. These processes and relationships are reviewed in light of both the domestic and global environments now and in the future.

Select a publicly traded company to research and evaluate its Human Resource (HR) and business strategy, HR department job positions, and ways it markets its company regarding human capital. Some company Websites that provide this information are listed below:
? Marriott: http://www.arubamarriottcareers.com/JobDescriptions.html
? Allstate: http://www.jigsaw.com/id209321_d40/allstate_insurance_human_resources_business_contacts.xhtml
? State Farm: http://www.statefarm.com/about/retirees/news_articles/hr_serv_assist.asp
? Ford Motor Company: http://corporate.ford.com/careers/career-paths/human-resources?&ccode=US
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1. Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.
2. Describe the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
3. Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why.
4. Analyze how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
5. Propose three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.

1. Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.

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2. Describe the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.

Did not submit or incompletely described the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
Partially described the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
Satisfactorily described the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
Thoroughly described the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
3. Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why.

Did not submit or incompletely determined which HR job positions you would prefer and did not submit or incompletely explained why.
Partially determined which HR job positions you would prefer and partially explained why.
Satisfactorily determined which HR job positions you would prefer and satisfactorily explained why.
Thoroughly determined which HR job positions you would prefer and thoroughly explained why.
4. Analyze how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.

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Partially analyzed how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
Satisfactorily analyzed how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
Thoroughly analyzed how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
5. Propose three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.

Did not submit or incompletely proposed three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.
Partially proposed three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.
Satisfactorily proposed three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.
Thoroughly proposed three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.

Go to YouTube, located at http://www.youtube.com/, and search for an episode of “UnderCover Boss”. Imagine you are the CEO of the company in the selected episode.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1. Compare two (2) job positions from the episode and perform a job analysis of each position.
2. Describe your method of collecting the information for the job analysis (i.e., one-on-one, interview, survey, etc.).
3. Create a job description from the job analysis.
4. Justify your belief that the job analysis and job description are in compliance with state and federal regulations.

? Formulate HRM strategies and policies to recruit, select, place, and retain the most efficient and effective workforce.
? Develop effective talent management strategies to recruit and select employees.
? Design processes to manage employee performance, retention, and separation.
? Use technology and information resources to research issues in strategic human resource development.
? Write clearly and concisely about strategic human resource development using proper writing mechanics.

Imagine that you are an office manager and you have been tasked with the job of coordinating and heading the dismissal meeting for an employee layoff.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1. Propose three (3) ways that a manager can cope with any negative emotions that may accompany an employee layoff.
2. Describe a step-by-step process of conducting the dismissal meeting.
3. Determine the compensation that the fictitious company may provide to the separated employee.
4. Using Microsoft Word or an equivalent such as OpenOffice, create a chart that depicts the timeline of the disbursement of the compensation.
5. Predict three (3) ways that this layoff may affect the company.
6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not

Imagine that you are a member of the HR department of a small retail company and upper management has asked you to create a new employee customer service training class for all new employees.
Write a six to seven (6-7) pages paper in which you:
1. Justify the use of a needs assessment of your company’s proposed employee customer service training, stressing five (5) ways in which such an assessment would expose any existing performance deficiencies.
2. Develop a customer service training implementation plan and determine the method of training (i.e., presentation, discussion, case study, discovery, role play, simulation, modeling, or on-the-job training).
3. Justify why you selected the training method that you did.
4. Propose two (2) ways to motivate an employee who has no interest in attending a training class.
5. Develop a survey to collect feedback from the employees who attend the training.
6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

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Alignment Of HRM And Business Strategies

Contents

TOC o “1-3” h z u HR and Business strategies alignment PAGEREF _Toc379630866 h 1HR job position and responsibilities PAGEREF _Toc379630867 h 1Establishing HRM strategies for improvement of competitive advantage PAGEREF _Toc379630868 h 2Increasing diversity at Ford Motors PAGEREF _Toc379630869 h 3

HR and Business strategies alignmentFord Company is a company that is focused on the creation of a strong business strategy which builds products that will lead to a better world.HR is an important part of the Ford team as it develops and supports the people who design, develop and sell vehicles in the world. The HR and business strategies should always be in line for the goals of the company to be achieved. The HR should therefore understand the business strategies and support them with policies and practices. In Ford, the strategic style falls into three business strategies that have implications for various levels of the company ( Ford Motor Company ,2013). In Ford, the focus is building of relationship with customers, the HR should ensure that they hire employees that are hired should have the ability to build relationships with customers. When it comes to operations Ford’s main focus is on the consistent application, controlling processes, teamwork, paying attention to detail and drive to achieve results. This can only be achieved if the leaders are charismatic and if the employees are team players and result oriented. Ford aims that their vehicles should be the best in terms of innovation and ideas. Therefore, the employees selected should be intelligent and should be committed to the long terms employment of the company.

HR job position and responsibilitiesFord Motor Company has a wide range of opportunities that they offer to HR professionals within its HR department. Among these opportunities are labor relations, this involves anything that pertains to employees in terms of their labor issues such as unions. Another position deals with business operations which involves the general operations of the company. The other one is compensation this deals with compensating employees that have been hurt or injured in the course of their work in Ford. Benefits is another area that deals with offering the employees working at Ford Motor company benefits such as insurance, holiday packages, salary increments, and bonuses. The HR department also deals with the planning of workforce and recruitment. The department ensures that they recruit qualified employees and plan how they will carry out their duties. The department also carries out development of the organization in terms of ensuring that the employees are working towards the overall development of the company (Ford Motor Company, 2013).

Given an opportunity I would prefer working in the workforce planning and recruiting. This is a very important position within the company since it directly deals with the employees. Through this position the most qualified employees will be recruited and ensure that they work efficiently since their jobs will be stipulated clearly. I would also like to work in the benefits section, employee motivation is very important. If employees are motivated they will work very hard. Therefore, through this section the employees can be directly motivated through giving them benefits.

Establishing HRM strategies for improvement of competitive advantageHRM practices come up with procedures that entail the building of employee skills and knowledge as they work in the company to ensure that that the company is unique and valued in terms of competencies that ensures competitive advantage for the company. The strategies should be vertically integrated with strategies of the business. With the vertical integration then there will be congruence between HR strategy and business strategy. The HRM can develop competitive strategies that will ensure the company gains a competitive advantage, first Ford will a HR strategy that is innovation based. This will ensure they emphasize on innovation being part of the company. If the company produces vehicles that are innovative then it will gain a competitive advantage. The HRM will also adopt a quality led I strategy which ensures that the vehicles produced are of high quality. With quality then Ford Motors ill gain a competitive advantage.

Increasing diversity at Ford MotorsIncreasing diversity at Ford can be achieved through various ways like appointment of diversity managers to Ford’s key global markets who understand the issues and needs of local communities. They in turn communicate the information to management who will work on the needs and issues raised. Ford can also get information from the Global Diversity council that actively Benchmarks the performance of Ford against other companies (Padilla, 2010).They also share best practices from all over the world information that Ford uses to build on its diversity. Ford should also develop and implement an employment policy that fosters equal opportunities. The goal will be establishment of hiring practices that do neutral in terms of age, gender, race that will lead to diversity in the company (Dow Jones& Company, 2013).

References

Dow Jones& Company .(2013).The wall street Journal. How to increase workplace diversity. Retrieved April 26,2013 from http://guides.wsj.com/management/building-a-workplace-culture/how-to-increase-workplace-diversity/Padilla,J.(2010).Business Case for diversity. Retrieved April 26,2013 from http://www.nae.edu/File.aspx?id=10147Ford Motor Company.(2013).Human Resources. Retrieved April 26,2013 from http://corporate.ford.com/careers/career-paths/human-resources?&ccode=US.