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HRM 587 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 1 What Changes in Companies? What Changes in Companies? The textbook talks about many types of “change.” Here is a list of many of the “types”: first order, second order, anticipatory, reactive, adaptive, tuning, adaptation, reorientation, recreation, midroad, tectonic, incremental, transformational, downsizing, technological, mergers and acquisitions. It is all quite overwhelming, really. Our g

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HRM 587 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION 2 Pressures for Change Pressures for Change Organizations change due to many different pressures. In your lecture for Week 1, as well as your reading in Chapter 3, you are introduced to many of these pressures. Think about a time at work, at school, or at home, when you have been subjected to similar pressures (this is “your" example). Did that pressure make you change or “dig in your heels” and refus

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HRM 587 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION 1 Stories of Change Stories of Change Chapter1 of your textbook includes, onpage 9, Table 1.1, “Managing Change: Some Lessons from the Four Stories.”Review thefour “lessons” (bullet points) on the table, and think about what some of the key “learning points” you gleaned about change from these stories. Then, do one of two things: Post thetop three learning points you gleaned from

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HRM 587 WEEK 1 Course Project Course Project Review the Course Project under Course Home. This week you need to do research and find your topic and companies you will work on this term. Expect to spend a few hours in the Keller Library and doing online research. Your Course Project Topic selection is due this week. All details about the term project are available on the Course Project tab - including grading rubrics. Post questions about this i

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HRM 430 WEEK 7 DISCUSSION 2 Benefits in Other Countries Benefits in Other Countries Compare the benefits provided within the United States to those offered in other countries. What is different in terms of benefit offerings and benefits funding?

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HRM 430 WEEK 7 DISCUSSION 1 Compensating Expatriates Compensating Expatriates Companies have a variety of factors to consider when looking at compensating expatriates. What goes into this discussion? What are some common methods of payment, and how are they used?

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HRM 430 WEEK 7 Course Project Course Project Your Course Project is due this week. Please see information regarding the Course Project under Course Home. See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information. Submit your lab to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read thesestep-by-step instructions. Introduction One of the most exciting, interesting, an

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HRM 430 WEEK 6 DISCUSSION 2 Contingent Workers Contingent Workers Contingent workers are assuming a greater role in today’s organization. With that as a background, discuss compensation and benefit issues associated with the following workers: part time, temporary, independent, and flexible/telecommuting.

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HRM 430 WEEK 6 DISCUSSION 1 Executive Pay Executive Pay Contrast executive pay with nonexecutive pay, including a discussion on executive core and deferred compensation packages.

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HRM 430 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION 2 Retirement Programs Retirement Programs In the United States, we have seen a trend towards defined compensation programs from defined benefit programs. Many employers have moved in this direction to help them be more competitive. What are some reasons that these benefit programs are offered? How are they designed? What are some trends that you see with the designof the programs?

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