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Imagine that you are the human resource manager for a small manufacturing company. You decide to invest in a materials resource planning (MRP) system. This is a computerized information system that improves efficiency by automating such work as planning needs for resources, ordering materials, and scheduling work on the shop floor. As the human resource manager you hope that with the new MRP system, the company can grow quickly and efficiently through the processing of small orders for a variety of products. You are also aware of the challenges to hire individuals with the technical skills needed to perform the […]

As a consultant, you need to develop an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the selected agency’s human resources management system and processes and then provide recommendations for improvement. Therefore, you will conduct interviews with agency representatives and research related academic sources and Websites. The analysis will be read by the VP of Accounts and Client Support as well as by the leaders of the agency for whom you are working. Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you: Analyze three to four (3-4) of the major components of the agency’s human resource system, processes, and performance evaluation […]

In this assignment, you will expore how the organization and policitial environment of an agency or departments can impact the issue you selected in Assignment 1. Using the issue you selected from Assignment 1, write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you respond to the following questions: Examine the organization of the agency in which the issue resides. Describe the structure and departments within the agency and the manner in which the departments interact with each other. Given the description you provided in Question 1, describe the primary ways the human resource management part of the organizational […]

SELECT A COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION about which you will be able to find all of the information for this assignment via corporate Websites obtains the professors written permission to research the organization. Write a 7-9 page paper in which you: 1. Describe the business or organization. 2. Determine and describe the types of information this organization would need to make informed human resource decisions. 3. Analyze the organizations recruitment process and make one (1) recommendation for improvement. For instance, if benefits are not listed, you might recommend that they become readily available. 4. In terms of HR policies, assess the […]

Identify the DFD elements in the following narrative:  A customer purchases a few items from a local grocery store.  Jill, a salesclerk, enters the transition in the cash register and takes the customer’s money.  At closing, Jill gives both the cash and the register tape her manager.(25 points) Data Flows: merchandise, payment, cash and register tape Data Source: customer Processes: capture sales and payment data and collect payment, give cash and register tape to manager Storage: sales file (register tape), cash register

You will need to research and identify a project of your choosing to be the representative project for this course. The project identified by you will be applied for all of the assignments as appropriate. It can be argued that one of your most important assets to a project is your “human” resource. Therefore, a key project management skill is leadership in terms of developing and motivating the project team. In this course, you will gain expertise in preparing a strategy incorporating good human resource practices based on accepted theories and models. You will select a project that you may […]

Now let us take a look at what it takes to put it all together. How  do you manage human resources in a global technological environment? How  can an organization be strategic with their most important  resource-their people? Explain your answer. You must use at least two  scholarly sources to support your discussion.

The Control Function  In week 6, the lessons explored directing or leading as it applies to managers.  It must be understood that in definition, although directing and leading may be slightly different, the application references the same process and result via instructing, guiding, and overseeing of workers’ performances to achieve specific goals and objectives.  It would be accurate to see this function as the fulcrum that holds all the functions and processes together because of the propensity of characteristics such as communication, decision making, etc., to cut across the reach of all management paradigms. This week we will move onto […]

Traditionally, theorists suggest that the managerial function of controlling should not be confused with control in the behavioral or manipulative sense. This function does not imply that managers should attempt to control or to manipulate the personalities, values, attitudes, or emotions of their employees.  Instead, this function of management concerns the manager’s role in taking the necessary actions to ensure that work-related activities of employees are consistent with and contributing toward the accomplishment of the organizational and departmental objectives.   Note: This theme is one to challenge the 21st century manager.  How can managers be assured that work is performed when […]

Create a 525-word paper that explains how human resource functions relate to organizational development. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.