HRM 531 All DQs

Week 1

Discussion Questions

How can an organization ensure they are complying with employment law? What resources might they use to validate their compliance?

What is a difference in a union and nonunion organization? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each organization type? Provide an example of a union organization and of a nonunion organization.

Week 2

Discussion Questions

Are job descriptions a tool that is needed within an organization? How does a job description help organize and align an organizations infrastructure? Can a job description be used to identify operation gaps or requirements required by the entity? Why or why not?

As a manager, which job analysis method would you prefer to use? How would you overcome the disadvantages associated with this method? Explain. (Please be sure to reference and define the different job analysis methods from our class reading.)

Week 3

Discussion Questions

When determining an employees compensation package, what is more important: work experience or education? Provide an example that supports your choice and a rationale that validates your position.

What type of compensation component would you like to have through your employer that is not currently offered? Explain your rationale. Is your request consistent with your employers organizational goals?

Week 4

Discussion Questions

Which do you consider more valuable: external or internal recruitment? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Explain the factors of each recruitment strategy and why an organization would choose one over the other. Explain your answer using an organization that you are familiar with.

Which do you consider more valuable: external or internal recruitment? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Explain the factors of each recruitment strategy and why an organization would choose one over the other. Explain your answer using an organization that you are familiar with.

Week 5

Discussion Questions

What do you think are the key components within a performance management plan? Should the evaluators have the ability to easily quantify key performance indicators from the plan? Why or why not?

What method or methods are used to train employees in your workplace or one you are familiar with? Is it effective? Explain improvements and offer suggestions you think will benefit the training program in that workplace.