HRMN300 Assignment 1 – 2023
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Respond to all four questions below on a new, blank word processing
document (such as MS Word).
Develop each answer to the fullest extent possible, discussing the
nuances of each topic and presenting your arguments logically.
In addition, include citations from the class content resources in weeks
1- 4 to support your arguments.
o Each answer should be robust and developed in-depth.
o You are expected to demonstrate critical thinking skills, as well as
an understanding of the issues identified. Some questions may
also require personal reflection and practical application. Your
responses will be evaluated for content as well as grammar and
punctuation.
o All writing must be your original work. PLEASE do not copy or
quote anything. Sources are just that, a reference. Once you
locate the information, read and interpret the data. What does it
mean to you? Type your own thoughts and own words. Then,
include in-text citations to support your ideas. This is not a
research paper.
FORMAT:
o Include a Cover Page with Name, Date, and Title of Assignment.
o Please include the original question, and the question number.
o Each response should be written in complete sentences,
double-spaced and spell-checked. Use 12-point Times New
font with 1-inch margins on all sides. Include page numbers according
to APA formatting guidelines.
o In addition, you will want to include citations in APA format at the end
of each answer. Include a minimum of 3 references for each answer.
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Question 1:
A) Discuss how an organization’s culture can impact policies and practices
related to diversity and multiculturalism.
How can HR influence organizational culture to support
diversity and multiculturalism?
Discuss at least three policies or practices that HR can
propose.
How can HR work with leaders to implement these policies
or practices?
B) Evaluate and discuss the diversity practices and policies of your own
organization or one you have worked for in the past. How does the
organizational culture influence diversity and multiculturalism? Provide
specific examples, but do not name the organization.
Question 2:
Consider a job where you are currently employed, or a prior job.
A) Perform a job analysis on that job. What tasks are required? What
knowledge, skills, and abilities are necessary to perform those tasks?
B) Prepare a job description based on your analysis.
C) Assuming the role of a human resource manager, how does a job
analysis help protect the organization from legal issues? How can a job
analysis be used to support recruiting and compensation decisions?
Question
A) Why is retention such a major focus for human resource managers?
How does focusing on retention add strategic value to the organization?
B) How would you go about developing an employee retention program for
your organization?
Be specific in terms of what steps you would you take.
What might be your biggest challenge and why?
What type of metrics would you need to obtain? Discuss at least two.
Why did you select these metrics?
Question 4:
A) What is the difference between job satisfaction and employee
engagement? How are motivation and employee engagement related to
employee retention? What factors (personal, organizational) might
contribute to job satisfaction and engagement? Explain your answers.
B) Think about a job where you have been employed for many years.
Evaluate your level of satisfaction versus engagement.
What factors influenced your job satisfaction
What was your level of engagement in your work? What factors
influenced this?
What factors influenced your retention and why?
C) Consider a job where you had a shorter tenure. What factors
contributed to your resignation and what factors could have made you
stay? Which (if any) were within the organization’s co