HRM 240 Week 4 DQ 1 and DQ 2

HRM 240 Week 4 DQ 1 and DQ 2

3.      Discussion Questions

·         What would you tell a friend to convince him or her of the importance of being proactive in one’s career development and finding an employer that is career development oriented?

·         Consider these methods for performance appraisal: trait methods, behavioral methods, and results methods. Select an industry or organization that has many occupational positions within it, such as the retail industry, the transportation industry, and a marketing organization. Provide an example of a job title for which each of the above methods would be an appropriate performance appraisal method. Explain your answer. 

HRM 240 Week 5 Assignment New Employee Training

1.      Assignment: New Employee Training

·         Answer the following questions about a new employee training program for the position you selected for your final project:

o   Needs assessment: What types of issues might indicate a need for training? From what sources would these issues be identified? If you were a training manager, how would you prioritize training needs from these sources?

·         A supervisor requests training on the specialized technology required by five of his employees.

·         The customer service manager reports a sudden increase in calls about poor handling of repeat complaint calls.

·         The CEO requests team efficiency training to address the declining numbers of employees attending quarterly pep rallies.

o   Delivery: Identify the best method to conduct this training. Is a certification exam required? Will the training be instructor-led, self-paced, or a combination? Explain your answer.

Focusing on delivery considerations, would you use the same methods and requirements for the position directly above this job and the position directly subordinate to the job? Explain your answer.

o    Evaluation: How will you evaluate the effectiveness of the training in terms of organizational objectives and limitations? 

HRM 240 Week 5 CheckPoint Job Opportunities Map

1.      CheckPoint: Job Opportunities Map

·         Create a diagram in PowerPoint^® or Word mapping job opportunities starting from, or advancing to, the position focused on in your final project.

·         Describe the additional training necessary for employees to advance according to the map. Explain the role of organizational incentives and mentoring in developing talent pools.

·         Write this additional narrative in 200 to 300 words, and submit the narrative as an additional slide or page with the map.