HRM 326 ENTIRE COURSE

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HRM 326 ENTIRE COURSE
 
 
 
HRM 326  Week 1 Individual Assignment  Organizational Focus and Goals
 
Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper in which you identify and discuss the employer–employee relationship. Make sure you include the following points:
 
The point at which a prospective applicant becomes an employee
The difference between a contractor and an employee
The legal implications and obligations of the employer–employee relationship
The laws that address the employer–employee relationship
 
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
 
 
HRM 326  Week 1 Discussion
 
Discussion  1
 
What training and development programs help companies the most in a struggling economy? Give an example of how the training will help.
 
Discussion  2
 
The organization, person, and task analyses are necessary to conduct a needs analysis. Which do you feel is most important? Which is the least important? Why
 
Discussion   3
 
Why is it important to include upper management in the needs assessment process?
 
 
HRM 326  Week 2 Individual Assignment Training Key Areas
 
Write a 950- to 1,250-word paper in which you explain the importance of training in these areas, pertaining to the organization and individual. You, as an outside consultant, have been asked to explain the importance of training in three areas. Incorporate employee and organization motivation and information on offering training in these areas:
 
Legal requirements
Diversity
Employee growth
 
Address what the organization will gain in offering the training and how programs meet professional or personal employee needs. You must clearly show how the programs answer the organizations and employee motivational needs.
 
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
 
HRM 326  Week 2  Discussion   
 
Discussion   1
 
How can you develop training that motivates learning and incorporates the different learning styles of the trainees?
 
Discussion   2
 
How can you manage diversity? If you developed diversity training who would need to be included to make it successful? What content would you incorporate in the training?
 
Discussion   3
 
What are the five dimensions of cultural differences? Which of these differences has the largest effect on employee behavior? Why?
 
HRM 326  Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Needs Analysis
 
Write a paper using your chosen organization, conduct a needs analysis that identifies training objectives and define a measuring system that identifies those objectives’ effectiveness. Your paper must be no more than 1,500 words and must include the following:
 
The needs analysis, which must include an organizational analysis, a team analysis, and a task analysis
The evaluation system must include measurable results for the appropriate outcome—cognitive, skill-based, affective, or return on investment—necessary to meet identified needs. Needs vary from organization to organization, so teams must approach this portion with critical thinking skills. The evaluation criteria must be specific, measurable, time-bound, and include a plan regarding what method—survey, test, or performance evaluation—will gather data..
 
 
 
 
HRM 326 Week 3  Discussion   
 
Discussion   1
 
Why is it important to develop a detailed lesson plan? What information should you include in a lesson plan? Explain why that information is important.
 
Discussion   2
 
Why is it important to know the demographics of a training class before you train? Explain how this information would help your preparation.
 
Discussion   3
 
. What motivation do companies have to evaluate training programs? How would evaluation help the company reach its long term goals? What are the potential consequences of not evaluating training programs? 
 
 
 
 
HRM 326  Week 4 Individual Assignment  Delivery Methods
 
Format a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint® presentation using information from the Needs Analysis. You will recommend a delivery methodology for the final project. Your presentation must include the following:
 
A definition of a delivery method and how it would be applied for the project
Pros and cons of a different delivery method
A recommendation of the delivery method you chose
 
Coordinate prior to working individually, so different delivery methods are discussed. One team member, for example, might present a classroom delivery method, whereas another team member may present a Webinar, and a third member may present a Podcast. After the due date for the individual assignment passes, share your presentation with your Learning Team, so the team may hear your pitch or reasons why not to use a particular delivery method. If this is an online class, the presentation must include speaker’s notes for each slide, showing what you would say if you were delivering a 10-minute presentation
 
 
HRM 326  Week 4  Discussion   
 
Discussion  1
 
1. How has technology changed training? What are the benefits technologies bring to a training department? What are the challenges?



 
Discussion   2
 
How is a virtual classroom similar to a traditional classroom? How is it different
 
Discussion  3
 
When would on-the-job training be ineffective? What can you do to assure that is successful?
 
 
 
 
 
HRM 326  Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Professional Development Plan
 
 
Write a professional development plan based on the information learned in all weeks of this course. This plan must incorporate the Needs Analysis, evaluation criteria, and a delivery method. Your plan must not exceed 2,500 words and must include the following:
 
Needs Analysis
 
Organizational analysis
Team analysis
Task analysis
 
Learning objectives outlining what material is covered
Appropriate delivery method
 
Examples might include but are not limited to the classroom, video conference, conference call, Web-based, or podcasts.
Your plan must be focused on one delivery method but may include up to two.
 
Evaluation criteria
 
Measures and collection points
Timeframe
Expected results quantifying success, failure, and the in-between
 
HRM 326  Week 5  Discussion   
 
Discussion   1
 
Why are assessments important to employee development? Would using assessments alone be effective? Explain your answer.
 
 
Discussion   2
 
What is the role of coaching in an effective employee development plan? Why would managers avoid coaching their employees?
 
Discussion   3
 
What training methods are effective in training executives? Why are they effective?