Category: Human resource management

References are mandatory. Provide a list of references either at the end of your work or in-paragraph reference format. Please use proper reference citations. 4-5 references for the discussions. please follow APA guidelines. Below I provided a few sources.

What do you believe constitutes “career derailment”? Please provide examples of situations that may lead to a setback in one’s career trajectory.

How can personal choices or other factors contriute to thee situations?

Assignment: Ethical and Legal Issues in HR Management

Scenario: You are the HR Manager for your organization. After a meeting with the operations manager, you close the door to your office to think of strategies to resolve an issue that has come up. The operations manager casually mentioned he had just finished a performance review of one of his employees and offered the employee a large raise because of all the hours the employee was putting in. The raise was equal to 11% of the employees salary. The operations manager, being new both to the company and to a union shop, wasnt aware of the contract agreement surrounding pay increases. According to the contract, an employee must receive a minimum of a 2% pay increase per year and a maximum of 6% per year. You worry that if the union gets wind of this, everyone at that employees pay level may file a grievance asking for the same pay raise. The challenge is that the manager already told this person he would be receiving the 11% raise. You know you need to act fast to remedy this situation.

Instructions: Write a paper that is 2 4 pages in length responding to the following questions. Include your recommendations and reasonable assumptions based on the learning provided in the modules and your research.

1. Preventive Measures:

• As an HR professional, what should you have done initially to prevent this issue from happening?

1. Future Strategies:

• Outline a specific strategy to implement to prevent this from happening in the future.

1. Addressing the Promised Raise:

• What would you do about the 11% pay raise that was already promised to the employee?

1. Union Grievance:

• If the union files a grievance, what type of grievance do you think it would be? Provide reasoning for your answer.

1. Drafting a Response:

• If the union does file a grievance, draft a response to the grievance to share with your upper-level managers as a starting point for discussion on how to remedy the situation.

Tips and Reminders:

• Use course resources to support your arguments, citing all sources in
• Consider the ethical implications of each decision.
• Reflect on the balance between legal compliance and employee morale.
• This assignment will be graded by a grading rubric.

SOurces:

Reading 3.1 –

Doyle, A. (2021, April 6). How the collective bargaining process works. The Balance.

Reading 3.2 –

Rhinehart, L., & McNicholas, C. (2020, May 4). Collective bargaining beyond the worksite: How workers and their unions build power and set standards for their industries. Economic Policy Institute.

Multimedia 3.3 –

GreggU. (2019, April 23). The grievance process [Video]. YouTube.

Reading 3.4 –

LibreTexts. (n.d.). 11.3: Collective bargaining. Department of Education.

Reading 3.5 –

LibreTexts. (n.d.). 11.4: Grievance process. Department of Education.

Reading 3.6 –

Moore, P. (2021, August 5). The basics of union arbitration. Arbitration Agreement.

Reading 3.7 –

The Ohio Civil Service Employees Association. (n.d.). Arbitration decision no. 382.

Eric Welch has been employed at Grant Real Estate for almost two years. Before receiving his real estate license, he was a property manager with a large real estate agency in another community. During the first year with Grant, he was assigned to the residential property division and sold properties totaling $825,000. He then requested and received a transfer to the commercial division. Three months ago, Eric obtained a commercial listing that consisted of 26 acres of land near a growing residential neighborhood. The land is zoned commercial and appears to be ideally suited for a medium-sized shopping center. Eric prepared a detailed prospectus and sent it to Susan Hernandez, president of Mondal Growth Corporation, a firm specializing in the development of shopping centers. One week later, he received a letter from Ms. Hernandez requesting more information. Shortly after receiving Erics response, Ms. Hernandez called to set up an appointment to inspect the property. A time and date were finalized, and Eric agreed to meet her and conduct a tour of the property. An hour before the meeting Erics friend called and advised him that he thinks another friend would be willing to pay double the price which means double the commission fee. It is not a sure thing, however, he is 80% sure the person would be willing to complete the deal. The friend suggests that Eric, persuade Ms. Hernandez to wait a day before making an offer, this will ensure enough time to show the property and get the required signature. However, Eric is convinced that Ms. Hernandez will like the property. Eric questions if he is conducting himself in an ethical manner.

Eric is a quiet, amiable person who displays a supportive communication style. Friends say that they like to spend time with him because he is a good listener.

1. If Ms. Hernandez displays the characteristic of the directive communication style, how should Eric conduct himself during the meeting? Be specific as you analyze those behaviors that would be admired by Ms. Hernandez.
2. If Ms. Hernandez wants to build rapport with Eric Welch, what behaviors should she display?
3. It is not a good idea to put a label on someone and then assume the label tells us everything about the person. As Eric attempts to build rapport with Ms. Hernandez, what other personal characteristics should he try to identify?
4. There are many times when there are hidden agendas in business interactions. Opportunities remain unseen if an individual operates blindly, what steps would you take to ensure you have all of the facts?
5. Think about your communication style, and how it changes during a dilemma, what areas would you say you need to improve when conveying bad news?

The student will post one thread. The student

must then post 2 replies of at least 300 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned

Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 1 scholarly citations in APA format and incorporate Scriptural or Biblical principles and experience. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation(s) in APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the course textbook, the Bible, or peer-reviewed journal published within the past five years. Include cleartopic sentences for each paragraph, supporting sentences, and a conclusion sentence/paragraph

Instructions

Competency: Analyze the legal framework governing the rights and responsibilities of employers and unions in organizing and collective bargaining and review best practices for HR professionals to prevent and address retaliation.

Project Overview: This assignment is designed to help HR professionals educate company leaders about union laws and the appropriate steps to take when employees express interest in forming a union. The project will involve creating a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that covers key aspects of union laws, the rights of employees, and best practices for management during the unionization process.

Your Task: Create a PowerPoint presentation aimed at educating the leadership team of a fictional company, TechSolutions Inc., about union laws and the steps to take when employees are considering forming a union. Your presentation should be informative, clear, and actionable, providing company leaders with the knowledge they need to navigate this process legally and ethically.

Presentation Requirements:

1. Title Slide:

• Include the title of your presentation, your name, and the date.

1. Introduction:

• Provide an overview of the importance of understanding union laws and the role of HR in supporting both employees and management during the unionization process.

1. Union Laws Overview:

• Explain key union laws, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the rights it grants to employees, and the responsibilities it imposes on employers.
• Discuss the role of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in overseeing union activities and resolving disputes.

1. Employee Rights:

• Detail the rights of employees to organize, join, or assist a union, and to engage in collective bargaining.
• Explain the protections against retaliation and discrimination for union activities.

1. Employer Responsibilities:

• Outline the legal obligations of employers during the unionization process, including what actions are prohibited (e.g., interfering with union activities, coercing employees).
• Discuss the importance of maintaining a neutral stance and respecting employees rights to choose.

1. Steps to Take When Employees Want to Form a Union:

• Provide a step-by-step guide for management on how to respond when employees express interest in forming a union.
• Include best practices for communication, maintaining a positive work environment, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

1. Case Studies and Real-World Examples:

• Present case studies or real-world examples of companies that have successfully navigated the unionization process.
• Highlight lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful approaches.

1. Best Practices for Management:

• Offer practical tips for management on how to support employees, address concerns, and foster a collaborative workplace culture.
• Emphasize the importance of transparency, open communication, and building trust.

1. Conclusion:

• Summarize the key points of the presentation and reinforce the importance of understanding and complying with union laws.
• Encourage company leaders to seek further training and resources if needed.

1. Q&A Slide:

• Prepare a slide for potential questions from the leadership team, indicating your readiness to address any concerns or provide additional information.

Submission and Grading:

• Use a professional template and design.
• Include speaker notes for each slide to guide your presentation.
• Use bullet points, images, and charts to enhance clarity and engagement.
• Limit the presentation to 15-20 slides.
• Ensure that the presentation is your original work and properly cites all sources in APA 7th edition.
• This assignment will be graded by a .
• Students have 3 attempts to achieve an 80% on the culminating project. Failure to obtain an 80% will result in failure in the course.

Sources:

Reading 2.1 –

National Labor Relations Board. (n.d.). Employer/union rights and obligations.

Reading 2.2 –

U.S. Department of Labor. (2023, April 14). Best practices to prevent & address retaliation.

Multimedia 2.3 –

GreggU. (2018, October 12). The union organizing process [Video]. YouTube.

Reading 1.1 –

U.S. Department of Labor. (n.d.). Summary of the major laws of the Department of Labor.

Multimedia 1.2 –

LawShelf. (2021, June 30). Introduction to labor law: Module 1 of 5 [Video]. YouTube.

Multimedia 1.3 –

GreggU. (2018, November 27). Labor relations [Video]. YouTube.

Reading 1.4 –

Liberty Justice Center. (n.d.). Protecting government workers’ first amendment rights to refuse to join a union.

Case Study: Decision-Making Assignment Case 5.2 Eurowatch Company (from your Albright & Winston textbook)

Discussion Thread: Dennis Hightower and Disney Europe Dennis Hightower is given three months to develop a strategy that would unite Disney heads in Europe, demonstrate innovation, and produce growth throughout Disney Europe. Hightower is expected to knit together a federation of independent country operations and create an effective center linking local subsidiaries to the center. The process would be complex and place immense demands on Hightower, including intensive management of relationships, appropriate positioning of people, careful delegation of responsibility, and active nurturing of a healthy work environment. As you reflect on the overall change in company culture, respond to the following prompts as you prepare your discussion thread. How prepared and qualified do you think Hightower was to take on this challenge? Give specifics. How was Disney Europe organized before Hightower? What steps would you take to assess the current condition of the various European units? What approach would you use to bring about the changes to the European operation? What issues do you anticipate in the process and how would you mitigate them? How would you inspire critical thinking among the unit managers?

Visual Aids:

Create a visual presentation using tools like PowerPoint, Prezi, or other similar software to support your video.

The presentation should be well-organized, visually appealing, and should enhance the delivery of your content.

Content Guidelines:

Your presentation should follow the research criteria outlined for your topic.

Key elements to include are:

Introduction to your HRM topic.

The research question guiding your study.

A summary of your literature review findings.

Analysis of key issues, challenges, and considerations.

Relevant policy implications.

Conclusion summarizing your major findings and insights.

This presentation is a significant opportunity to showcase your understanding and research skills in Human Resource Management. Make the most of it!

Watch the video clip of Meirav Oren is the CEO and co-founder of Versatile, which aims to turn construction into a fully controllable manufacturing process and help professionals make rapid, data-driven decisions that support jobsite productivity and safety.

1. Discuss your thoughts on how she developed her idea and venture. What are you thoughts on her discussion and what do you not agree with, if anything?

For this discussion, your job consists of answering the corresponding question or scenario and challenging some of your classmates comments. As such, adequate participation consists of at least two intelligent posts. The first one will show your own thoughts on the question whereas the second one will agree (with comments) with or challenge one of your classmates contributions. By challenge, I mean a post that shows some degree of disagreement with your classmates. Please, be kind and polite when interacting with your classmates.

An intelligent post:

a) Is grounded in theory without copying and pasting any conceptual information.

b) Is provocative and invites further debate.

c) Relates to real settings.

d) Is respectful to others.

This project is to introduce you to some of the strategies that human resource management practitioners encounter in their work and the development of strategic solutions to these issues. This is an individual assignment where each student will read a select case study either from the textbook or provided within Blackboard, watch a video clip where applicable, and answer the designated questions at the end of the case.

The case study will be a (double-spaced) document, with 1 margins, and 12-point font. Questions will be numbered as indicated. Each case study is worth 100 points, totaling 24% of the course grade). These papers are not to exceed 5 pages in length, but should provide a detailed analysis and response to each question posed at the end of the case.

Read the attached SHRM Case Study: Southwood Case Study-Part C SW FNL – Recruitment-and-Selection Answer Questions 1-8 at the end of the case (separate document).

As we have learned thus far, most businesses in the United States with 15 employees or more are legally required to meet the regulations enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). These requirements, which were born out of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, are designed to protect employees and ensure equal footing in the workplace for all. However, because some job openings attract many applicants, complying with the various requirements can be a significant undertaking for large and small businesses alike.

In the

article, the organization details the causes for the filing of seven lawsuits against various businesses in 2018. Please review the article and the cases described therein. Then, using the Hunt Library, identify at least two scholarly sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal, book published by a reputable source) that identify criteria used to determine EEO and Affirmative Action compliance.

Using the sources you have identified in the Hunt Library for support and reference, please address the following questions in a current 250-500 word (in the body) paper:

1. What were some actions that the companies could have taken to prevent the violation of rights as determined by the EEOC?
2. What are examples of damages awarded to complainants in cases similar to those mentioned in the EEOC article?
3. What are some actions that you would take as a Human Resource Manager to prevent some of the allegations detailed in the lawsuits described in the EEOC article?

Your paper should be written in a scholarly format (title page, body, reference page) and include at least two scholarly (peer-reviewed) references.

This is EEOC Files Seven Suits Against Harassment link:

https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-files-seven-suits-against-harassment