human resources Management

human resources Management Order Description   Introduction to Human Resources Management 1st Individual Assignment: Current Events in Human Resource Management The first individual assignment has been created to get you in touch with news and events that have implications for HRM. It will hopefully get you interested in scanning the media and staying current on HRM issues. Choose a reputable newspaper (paper or online source). Examples include, but are not limited to, the Globe and Mail, CBC News - Money, Financial Post, Canadian Business and the National Post. Find a current event news article that appeals to you and has implications for Human Resource Management. The article must be from within the past 4 months, be at least 4 paragraphs long and have enough "meat" to it that you can summarize the article and analyze the HRM implications using the topics or subject matter being covered in this course. The article can be at the local, provincial, national or international level. Use the textbook as your resource when discussing the HRM implications. Be specific and detailed in your analysis and use appropriate concepts and terminology from any chapters of the textbook. Be sure to include appropriate APA citations for any and all sources used in this assignment including the article and the textbook. CUT OUT / PRINT OFF the article. If the article is on two separate pages, make sure that you take both pages of the article. Prepare an essay (maximum 3 pages, double-spaced. The 3 page limit does not include the cover page and works cited page) on the article using the following format: Cover page with your name, student number, and date of submission Source of the article (give full reference) A summary of the article (approximately 100 words) Why is this article important to organizations, society and/or employees? What are the specific HRM issues or implications arising from this article? Use concepts and terminology from the textbook. Marking Criteria: Currency and relevance to HRM, Article included. Information is clearly and accurately summarized (no errors). Supporting details address the: who, what, where, when, why and how questions. An explanation of the importance/relevance of the article to organizations, society and/or employees. Multiple connections to HRM text concepts or issues are insightfully made and topics from several chapters of the textbook are incorporated. Writing is clear and includes effective use of vocabulary. Ideas are expressed fluently and in an organized manner. No mechanical or grammatical errors. Sources are fully and accurately cited consistent with the APA format. The first individual assignment is due at the beginning of class 4. Submit a hard copy of both the article itself as well as your analysis of the article to your seminar leader.