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Cases and Internet Sites: The Lincoln Electric Company (p. 559) —http://www.lincolnelectric.com/ Airlines (p. 574) —http://www.southwest.com/ Overview Read the cases thoroughly to assess the effectiveness of each company’s human resource management system. Note these categories of human resource management activities. Total Compensation: See case questions on page 391 and 431. Benefits […]

Write a brief paper on how you current or prior employer does job analysis and what forms of employee teams it uses.  Employer is: Starbucks.  This only should be about 2-3 paragraphs in length and include some examples if possible.

The field of Human Resource Management has evolved over the last two decades to become a business partnership within most organizations. What factors would you suggest led to the increase of business leaders now viewing Human Resources professionals as strategic business partners and not just administrative personnel? Please support your […]

Research ways that Information Systems have been misused.  Using the Internet, find an example of an organization that has misused Information Systems. • Write a brief summary (250 words or less) of the example you researched. • Identify the level of the organization where the misuse primarily occurred. • Explain […]

General discussion question referring to HR functions 200 words (no quotes) With baby boomers retiring now and over the next decade, what should the HR function in firms be doing to prepare for a leadership vacuum? What potential problems do you see these firms encountering based on the generation gap […]

In a minimum of 500 words, document a succession plan for the leader (e.g., CEO) of a CASINO.  Be sure to address the following questions in your response: 1. What are the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) of that position? 2. Will you select, train, or both for these […]