HCS 341 ENTIRE COURSE (2018)

HCS 341   ENTIRE COURSE (2018)

 
 
WEEK  1

 
HCS 341 Week 1 Individual Assignment Cengage Human Resources Management Exercise Paper

Instructions:

Resources: Cengage Human Resources Management exercises

Write a 350- to 700-word paper that addresses the following:

• What was the main issue of this week's topic?
• How were your choices received by the supervisor in the simulation?
• What was the main lesson that you learned from this exercise?
• Based on the discussion in class, did other people approach the

scenario with your same point of view?

• Based on the discussion in class, how were your results similar or

different from those of your peers?

HCS 341  Week 1 Individual Assignment  Human Resources Management Roles

Instructions:

The purpose of this assignment is to ensure that you understand the

difference between Human Resources Management (HRM)--a "line"

manager--and the Human Resources Department (HRD)--a "staff"

function. It is important to understand that these functions are different;

one provides direction to an organization and the other provides

support. As you work on this assignment, consider different

components within the role of a human resources manager versus the

role of the Human Resources department.

Write a 350- to 700-word paper that includes the following:

• Identify HRM's role and the human resources department's role in

the health care industry.

• Consider the major differences between these two functions.
• Describe two of the functional roles of the human resources

department in detail.

Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

WEEK 2 

HCS 341   Week 2 Learning Team Assignment  Emerging Trends Case Study

Instructions:

Choose a case study from your text readings.

As a team, discuss and write a 350- to 700-word summary of the case.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

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SupportingMaterial:Managing Human Resources (7th ed.), Ch.

13Managing Human Resources (7th ed.), Ch. 5

HCS 341   Week 2 Individual Assignment  Legal, Safety, and Regulatory Requirements Paper

Instructions:

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that examines the effect of legal,

safety, and regulatory requirements on the human resources process

as they relate to the following statement:

"Common sense and compassion in the workplace have been replaced

by litigation."

Explain why you agree or disagree with the above statement.

Focus on employee-related regulations established by the United

States, such as the Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment

Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Americans with Disabilities Act of

1990 (ADA), and the Department of Homeland Security.

Cite at least 3 references.

WEEK 3

 
HCS 341   Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Job Description Matrix

Instructions:

Create a matrix identifying internal and external recruitment strategies

and methods as part of workforce planning needs; for example,

strategies might include job fairs, online résumé submission, or planned

networking events.

Complete the Recruitment Matrix template.

Include the following in the matrix:

• Five recruitment strategies or methods
• Internal or external strategy identification
• A detailed 200-word description of EACH strategy and why the

strategy is appropriate for health care

Create a graphic image identifying the different components of the

selection process. Examples of a graphic image are flowcharts, Venn

diagrams, graphs, and slides.

Include the following in the graphic image:

• A differentiation between job analysis, job description, and job

specification

• A detailed 200-word description that differentiates between job

analysis, job description, and job specification

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

WEEK 4

 
HCS 341  Week 4 Individual Assignment  Training and Development Paper

 
Instructions:

Imagine you are working in HR and have a group of new employees.

You want to create information to facilitate the training and the

importance of the process that goes into training.

Create a learning aid about training and education in health care. You

may choose from a brochure, newsletter, pamphlet, handout, memo, or

presentation.

Include the following in the learning aid:

• Explain why training and education are vital in health care.
• Explain the importance of measuring competencies.
• Describe the process for tracking and evaluating training

effectiveness.

Include at least 2 references.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

WEEK 5

HCS 341 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Human Resources Management Presentation

Instructions:

Imagine your learning team is the human resources management team

at the Patton-Fuller Community Hospital virtual organization. The new

chief executive officer of your hospital has asked your team to prepare

a presentation about human resources at the hospital.

Prepare a 15- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation for the

new chief executive officer.

Include the following in your presentation:

• Describe performance appraisal standards for your hospital.
• Identify barriers and guidelines for effective performance appraisals.
• Identify specific employee files that show due diligence of

progressive discipline of employees. Determine if due diligence is

followed in the corrective action file of the following employees:

• Bennie Bellamy
• Alva Branham
• King Lovell
• Louise McFate
• Follow the Patton-Fuller Community Hospital human resources goals

to examine the changing role of the human resources department in

response to changes in the health care industry.

Cite at least 4 references.

Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

HCS 341 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Learning Team Evaluation

Submit the Learning Team Evaluation. Each team member will submit a

separate copy as an individual assignment. (Due Monday Day Seven).

Instructions:

Submit the Learning Team Evaluation. Each team member will submit a

separate copy as an individual assignment. (Due Monday Day Seven).

SupportingMaterial:Learning Team Evaluation