This document outlines the course content and assignments for BUS 303, an online course on human resources management. The course covers topics such as HR planning, employee selection, performance management, compensation and benefits, training, and global HRM. Key assignments include a job description paper, a performance appraisal paper, and a final reflective paper integrating course concepts with work and life experiences and exploring applications of HR knowledge.

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BUS 303 ENTIRE COURSE *HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT*
Week 1 DQ1
HR and Management
Explain what the author means by the statement that “Every manager is an HRmanager”.Doy ou agree? Give
examples tobackup your point of v iew
Week 1 DQ2
SWOT Environmental Scanning
In 200 to250words,conduct a basicSWOT analysis of an organization or department towhich you belong.How do
y ou see these factors affecting the direction of HR?
Week 2 DQ1
HR Planning Process
In 200 – 250words,what is Human Resources planning?How does the HRplanning process facilitatethe
achievement of an organization's strategicobjectives? Use examples pulled from an organization with which you are
familiar.
Week 2 DQ2
Employee Selection Methods
In 200 – 250words,what are the goals of employee selection?Compare and contrast twoselection methods and how
these selection methods impact the achievement of organizational objectives?
BUS 303 Week 2 Assignment Job Description Paper

2. The primary function of the job description paper is toincrease students understand of their current or prospective
job position. The paper should be in alignment with the position outlined in the introduction discussion forumand
the position used in the finalpaper. The following areas of the job description should be considered:
 Tasks,
 Tools and Technology,
 Knowledge,
 Skills and Abilities,
 Educational Requirements.
Submit a Job Description paper in which you describe each of the above mentioned areas of job description from the
v antage point of y our chosen position.Likewise,the paper should includea description of at least twoselection
methods used torecruit qualifiedcandidates and why these twoselection methods wouldbe most appropriate.
Week 3 DQ1
Performance Management
Performancemanagement is an important HRM function as it is the processes and actions taken toalign employee
performance with organizationalobjectives.Read the article and in 200-250words evaluate whether your company's
formalperformance evaluation process is effective.What steps could be taken tomake it moreeffective?What is the
role of HR in performance evaluation?Whois responsible for it?
Week 3 DQ2
Compensation and Benefits
What impact dobenefit offerings have on marketplace competitiveness and the ability toattract and keep quality
employees? Doy ou thinkpay is theprimary motivating factor for most job applicants and existing employees?
Week 3 Assignment
PerformanceAppraisalAssignment
Write a paper describing how effective performance appraisals can increase employeeperformance.This paper
should include sections on the strategicadvantages of performanceappraisals, potentialforms of bias within the
appraisal system,as wellas how performance appraisals can contribute totheachievement of strategicobjectives. The
paper should be 2-3 pages in length.
Writing the Performance Appraisal Assignment:
 Must be threedouble-spaced pages in length and formatted according toAPA style as outlined in your approved style
guide.
 Must includea cover page that includes:
o Name of paper
o Student's name
o Course number and name

3. o Instructor's name
o Date submitted
 Must includean introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
 Must address the topicof the paper with critical thought.
 Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis anda conclusion paragraph.
 Must use APA style as outlined in your approvedstyle guide todocument all sources.
 Must include, on the final page,a Reference List that is completed according toAPA style as outlined in your
approved style guideand has at least one reference in addition tothe text.
Week 4 DQ1
Training Costs
How has technology fostered new cost-effective virtualmethods of training? In your view,how must training
programs continuetoev olvein order todomore with diminishedfinancialresources?
Week 4 DQ2
Training and CareerDevelopment
What is HR’s role in impacting your the career development of employees? What should be the roleof training? How
can training programs be evaluated on their effectiveness?
Week 5 DQ1
Global HRM
How does the current landscape of globalHRM impact HRplanning? What are theHRM implications of Hofstede’s,
Trompenaars’,and the GLOBE models’ cross-culturaldimensions?
Week 5 DQ2
The Future of HRM
Which areas of HR do y ou thinkwill be most affected by current and future trends discussed in this course? What are
some of the changes that willneed tobe made in order tokeep up with these trends?
Reflective Paper
The ReflectivePaper should demonstrate understanding of the reading assignments as wellas theimplications of new
knowledge.The eight-page paper should integrate readings and class discussions intoworkandlife experience.It
may include explanation and examples from previous experience as wellas implications for future application.
The purpose of the ReflectivePaper is for y ou toculminate thelearning achieved in the course by describing your
understanding and application of knowledge in thefield of human resource management.
Focus of the Reflective Paper

4. The primary function of human resourcemanagement is toincrease theeffectiveness and contribution of employees
in the attainment of organizationalgoals andobjectives.Consider alltheareas of HRM that have been discussed in
class:
 EEO and Affirmative Action,
 Human resources planning,recruitment,and selection,
 Human resources development,
 Compensation and benefits,
 Safety andHealth,and
 Employee and labor relations.
Submit a Reflective Paper in which you explain how these aspects work together toperform that primary function.
Are any aspects more important than the others? Why or why not? How doy ou believe the HRM role can be
optimized for shaping organizationaland employee behavior?
The ReflectivePaper must: (a) identify the main issues in the chosen area,(b) demonstrate new learning that has
occurred,(c)includeclass activities or incidents that facilitated learning and understan ding,(d) identify specific
current and/or future applications and relevancetoy our workplace,and (e) reflect the potential impact toyour future
career plans or even in your personal life at home.Theemphasis of the Reflective Paper should be on parts 'd'and 'e,'
and on the application of new learning.Explore,in depth, thebenefits of the new learning and understanding that has
taken place.
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BUS 303 WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT JOB DESCRIPTION
BUS 303 Week 2 Assignment Job Description Paper
The primary function of the job description paper is toincrease students understand of their current or prospective
job position. The paper should be in alignment with the position outlined in the introduction discussion forumand
the position used in the finalpaper. The following areas of the job description should be considered:
 Tasks,
 Tools and Technology,

5.  Knowledge,
 Skills and Abilities,
 Educational Requirements.
Submit a Job Description paper in which you describe each of the above mentioned areas of job description from the
v antage point of y our chosen position.Likewise,the paper should includea description of at least twoselection
methods used torecruit qualifiedcandidates and why these twoselection methods wouldbe most appropriate.
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BUS 303 WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT PERFORMANCE
APPRAISAL
Week 3 Assignment
PerformanceAppraisalAssignment
Write a paper describing how effective performance appraisals can increase employeeperformance.This paper
should include sections on the strategicadvantages of performanceappraisals, potentialforms of bias within the
appraisal system,as wellas how performance appraisals can contribute totheachievement of strategicobjectives. The
paper should be 2-3 pages in length.
Writing the Performance Appraisal Assignment:
 Must be threedouble-spaced pages in length and formatted according toAPA style as outlined in your approved style
guide.
 Must includea cover page that includes:
o Name of paper
o Student's name
o Course number and name
o Instructor's name
o Date submitted
 Must includean introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
 Must address the topicof the paper with critical thought.

6.  Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis anda conclusion paragraph.
 Must use APA style as outlined in your approvedstyle guide todocument all sources.
 Must include, on the final page,a Reference List that is completed according toAPA style as outlined in your
approved style guideand has at least one reference in addition tothe text.
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BUS 303 WEEK 5 FINAL PAPER HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
Reflective Paper
The ReflectivePaper should demonstrate understanding of the reading assignments as wellas theimplications of new
knowledge.The eight-page paper should integrate readings and class discussions intoworkandlife experience.It
may include explanation and examples from previous experience as wellas implications for future application.
The purpose of the ReflectivePaper is for y ou toculminate thelearning achieved in the course by describing your
understanding and application of knowledge in thefield of human resource management.
Focus of the Reflective Paper
The primary function of human resourcemanagement is toincrease theeffectiveness and contribution of employees
in the attainment of organizationalgoals andobjectives.Consider alltheareas of HRM that have been discussed in
class:
 EEO and Affirmative Action,
 Human resources planning, recruitment,and selection,
 Human resources development,
 Compensation and benefits,
 Safety andHealth,and
 Employee and labor relations.

7. Submit a Reflective Paper in which you explain how these aspects work together toperform that primary function.
Are any aspects more important than the others? Why or why not? How doy ou believe the HRM role can be
optimized for shaping organizationaland employee behavior?
The ReflectivePaper must: (a) identify the main issues in the chosen area,(b) demonstrate new learning that has
occurred,(c)includeclass activities or incidents that facilitated learning and understanding,(d) identify specific
current and/or future applications and relevancetoy our workplace,and (e) reflect the potential impact toyour future
career plans or even in your personal life at home.Theemphasis of the Reflective Paper should be on parts 'd'and 'e,'
and on the application of new learning.Explore,in depth, thebenefits of the new learning and understanding that has
taken place.
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