Written Assignment #1

HR Strategy Responding to a Union Organizing Drive

Due Week 3

Assignment Overview

There are 4 scenarios at the end of Chapter 6 of the textbook, pages 225 and 226. The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with real world exposure to the functions performed by labor relations. This assignment is worth 150 points; see rubric below.

Preparing for this Assignment

Read through each of the 4 scenarios. Spend some time analyzing what actions you would take as the HR Manager for these organizations.

Assignment Criteria

Write a 6-8 page paper (does not include title page or reference page/pages) providing a "summary" of your actions.

You are the HR Manager for each scenario.

Read through each scenario.

Read through the Plan-Do Check-Act (PDCA) process that is located in DocSharing. This will be helpful in your analysis of the issues as well as offering viable recommendations.

Outline your various alternatives in responding to the union organizing drive.

Develop and support a specific recommended course of action to present to upper management.

Follow APA format guidelines.

You should be able to cover the alternatives and recommended actions in 1 1/2 to 2 pages for each scenario.

The paper should include theory application. In other words, once you have conducted your analysis, what theories link to the Labor Relations processes/functions? For example, spend a little time justifying the recommendations you made to upper management. Why should management pursue your suggestions? What analysis have you done that makes your recommendations viable? What are the pros and cons of the recommendations?

Assignment Rubric

Item

Criteria

Points

Introduction/Conclusion

Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. Conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

10

Content

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Page count follows assignment criteria. Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details (examples or analysis), and are organized logically.

60

Theory

The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice, and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

40

Readability

Paragraph transitions are present and logical, flow maintained throughout paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Sentence topic transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

20

Mechanics

The paper, including the title page, reference page, citations, etc., follows APA guidelines for format. Rules of grammar usage and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct.

20

Total Points

150

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Related Questions

Item	Criteria	Points
Introduction/Conclusion	Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. Conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.	10
Content	All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Page count follows assignment criteria. Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details (examples or analysis), and are organized logically.	60
Theory	The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice, and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.	40
Readability	Paragraph transitions are present and logical, flow maintained throughout paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Sentence topic transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.	20
Mechanics	The paper, including the title page, reference page, citations, etc., follows APA guidelines for format. Rules of grammar usage and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct.	20
Total Points		150