MGT 490 Week 1 Discussion Questions 1

 The file MGT 490 Week 1 Discussion Questions 1 contains the response on the following task: "The field of human resources is evolving from providing services to an organization to becoming a strategic partner in its growth. Analyze and discuss how the role of human resources today can provide value as a strategic partner in an organization. Your original response to this discussion question should be 150-200 words. Please respond to at least two (2) fellow student postings, advancing and debating the key points of their posting."

Business - Management
 Week 1 DQ1

 Strategic Partner

 The field of human resources is evolving from providing services to an organization to becoming a strategic partner in its growth.  Analyze and discuss how the role of human resources today can provide value as a strategic partner in an organization. Your original response to this discussion question should be 150-200 words.  Please respond to at least two (2) fellow student postings, advancing and debating the key points of their posting.

 Week 1 DQ2

 Evolution of Work

 Effective human resources professionals have a solid understanding of the changing nature of work and the workplace. Compare and contrast the evolution of work and the workplace over the past 20 years and how it has impacted human resources. Your original response to this discussion question should be 150-200 words.  Please respond to at least two (2) fellow student postings, advancing and debating the key points of their posting.


 Week 2 DQ1

 Strategic Intent

 HR planning should be focused on helping the organization achieve its strategic intent, which derives from its vision.  These strategies need to both service the short-term, operational concerns (business planning) and the slightly longer-term strategic (business/corporate planning) cycle.  Select a company you are familiar with and detail one short-term and one longer-term strategy, and then discuss how the role of human resources can provide valuable advice and counsel in the achievement of those strategies. Your original response to this discussion question should be 150-200 words.  Please respond to at least two (2) fellow student postings, advancing and debating the key points of their posting.


 Week 2 DQ2

 Employee Motivation

 Recruitment is of little use if an organization cannot retain key employees.  Therefore, it is critical that organizations properly motivate and reward their employees.  Discuss the factors that affect employee motivation and how a proper reward system can affect an employee’s motivation. Explore the recommended articles for this week for ideas in responding to this discussion. Your original response to this discussion question should be 150-200 words.  Please respond to at least two (2) fellow student postings, advancing and debating the key points of their posting.

 Week 3 DQ1

 Career Tracks

 The workplace is moving from career ladders to career tracks, with employees accepting responsibility for managing their own careers.  Elaborate on this new phenomenon, discussing specific strategies that human resources can promote to help people help themselves. Your original response to this discussion question should be 150-200 words.  Please respond to at least two (2) fellow student postings, advancing and debating the key points of their posting.


 Week 3 DQ2

 Global Leaders

 Identifying and developing global leaders

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