Unit 4 ­ Individual Project

Assignment Overview

Unit: Developing HR Policies

Grading Type: Numeric

Points Possible: 100

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Deliverable Length: 1,000­1,500 words

Type: Individual Project

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Assignment Description

Within organizations, the human resources department is considered an ally by some managers and a barrier by others. The legal requirements of managing HR require you to

be the dispenser of policies, procedures, and rules at times and a trusted counselor and guide at other times. There are varying perspectives on the value HR policies bring to an

organization. In other words, the policies, procedures, or rules may be viewed as tools that help or hinder leaders from managing their people and will either detract from or

enhance company performance. When not properly aligned with the company's goals, they can negatively affect the success of the organization. You know that you need to

review the current HR policies, procedures, and rules and anticipate that you may be recommending changes, additions, or deletions. Because you are still new and solidifying

your position within the company, you are concerned that missteps now will cost you your "place at the table."

You decide to consult with your mentor­an experienced, powerful HR executive at another company. She presents the following for you to consider:

What steps will you take in your policy, procedure, and HR rules review with the jewelry company?

What will that involve? As you consider their HR policies, how will you ensure they are effectively aligned with what you see as the company's goals?

If you find areas where policy revision is needed, how will you present your recommendations?

How do you feel your recommendations will be viewed?

Do you anticipate resistance? If so, what plan do you have to overcome that?

What do you see as the possible outcome from policy revision in terms of impact on the company's performance?

Write her an e­mail addressing these issues.

Note: You are required to use a minimum of 2 scholarly references in your research. Ensure that citations and references are formatted in compliance with APA style.

Please submit your assignment.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Find resources on how to write academically and use APA

citations, including an example of Masters­level writing, in the Writing Style Guide for Master’s Students.

Reading Assignment

The Big Book of HR, 10 Anniversary Edition: Chapters 18­22

Assignment Objectives

Apply legal and ethical elements and decision making parameters to the development of human resource policies.

Develop a model for decision­making regarding human resource policies and procedures.

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