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Overview
The Term Project, which is broken up into four sections, provides you with an opportunity to..SECTION 1 and 2 ARE DUE THIS WEEK
demonstrate your understanding of some of the course’s most important topics:
· Section 1: Job Requirements and Job Rewards Analysis
· Section 2: Employment Brand Strategy

For each section of the project, you will research the assigned topic and write a research paper.

For each section, you should use a minimum of five credible sources, in addition to the
textbook, to support the claims in your paper. Each paper should be formatted according to
MLA guidelines, including in-text citations and a list of references. You are encouraged to
include visual elements—such as charts, graphs, tables, and figures—in your papers. 

Section 1: Job Requirements and Job Rewards Analysis
For the first section of the project, you will conduct a job analysis, meaning that you will gather,
synthesize, and report information about job requirements (tasks and KSAOs) and job rewards
(extrinsic and intrinsic). This section has three parts: the first focuses on job requirements, the
second focuses on job rewards, and the third brings it all together by focusing on job
descriptions.
Your first step is selecting a job (job title) that you would like to study for this section. If you
select a job that you would like to pursue in the future, then this assignment will provide you
with an opportunity to learn more about the requirements and rewards of a job that is of
interest to you.
Job Requirements Job Analysis
For the first part of this section, you will focus on developing a job requirements matrix for the
job title you selected. You will create a job requirements matrix using sources of information
that are readily available to you, and you will also describe the process you would use to
develop a job requirements matrix if you were actually working in the field. Your paper should
address the following:
1. Job Title. Which job (job title) did you choose to study, and why?
2. Methods. If you were actually working in the field, which methods would you use to
gather information about the requirements for the job you selected? Would you use
prior information, observation, interviews, task questionnaires, committee, or some
combination of these? Exactly how would you use these methods?
3. Sources. If you were actually working in the field, which sources would you use to
gather information about the requirements for the job you selected? Would you use a
job analyst, a job incumbent, a supervisor, SMEs, or some combination of these? Exactly
how would you use these sources?
4. Process. Describe the process you would you use to gather, synthesize, and report
information about the requirements for the job you selected, if you were actually
working in the field. For an example, see the textbook’s Exhibit 4.11 Example of Job
Requirements Job Analysis.
5. Matrix. Now create an actual job requirements matrix for the job you selected, based
solely on prior information, like existing job descriptions, that is available on the
Internet. For an example of a job requirements matrix, see the textbook’s Exhibit 4.3
Portion of Job Requirements Matrix for Job of Administrative Assistant.

Providing rewards is a key strategy for achieving several HR outcomes: applicant attraction,
employee performance, and employee retention in particular. Successfully matching the
rewards with what employees desire is critical for attaining these outcomes. For the second
part of this section, you will focus on exploring the types of rewards available to people holding
the job you selected—as well as the types of rewards they may desire. Your paper should
address the following:
1. Define employee value proposition (EVP) and explain its importance.
2. For the job title you selected, identify three leading employers that offer the position.
Use the companies’ websites to explore the rewards available to their employees. Based
on this research, describe the types of rewards that seem to be available. Why do you
think they offer these types of rewards?
3. Develop and present an EVP that might appeal to someone interested in the job title
you selected. Your EVP should capture the rewards available for someone with this job,
which may include the intrinsic value of working for a leading company.
Job Description
For the third part of this section, you will focus on evaluating and writing job descriptions for
the job title you selected. Your paper should address the following:
1. Find an existing job description for the job title you selected and include it in your paper.
How complete is this job description? Use your job requirements analysis and job
rewards analysis to determine whether anything is missing from this job description.
2. Write an improved version of the job description for the job title you selected.
3. Compare the existing job description to the improved version that you wrote. What are
the major differences? Why do you think your version would be more effective?


Section 2: Employment Brand Strategy
Every company has an employer brand, but how effective is its employment brand strategy?
The answer should be found in the organization’s talent management metrics. For this section
of the project, you will focus on employment brand strategy and will develop an employment
brand assessment. Your paper should address the following:
1. Define employer brand. How can an employer brand be used to develop an employment
branding strategy?
2. What elements make a strong employment brand?
3. What are the benefits of a strong employment brand?
Employment Brand Assessment
Select an employer that you are interested in working for. Then write an Employment Brand
Assessment, based on Internet research, that addresses the following:
Self-Assessment
· Why would you join the organization you selected?
· What would you enjoy most about working for this company?
· Is the company sharing these selling points with candidates?
Logo Test
Go to the employer’s careers website and put your hand in the top left-hand corner so that you
are covering the company logo. Look at the images on the pages and read through the text.
· Could this be any number of companies in the local area or in your industry? Or is this
clearly a unique company, with a strong culture and a clear message?
Employee Check
· What do the employees tell their friends and prospective candidates about working for
this company

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Describe the history of McDonald's and changes made to turn the company around.

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Explain the seven principles of McDonald's customer-centric Plan to Win for the future. How can these principles help an aspiring entrepreneur?

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Assignment based upon a film that showcase good examples of strategic planning, management and/or business concepts. 

In-text citations from the film are not required in this assignment.  However, if you take information from another source, you must use in-text citations, APA Style.  

Step 1:
Read the assignment instructions before watching the film.  This will help you know what to look for when watching the film.

Step 2:
Choose one of the films below and watch the entire film.  Choose a film from the following list.  The films listed below are available for rental or purchase through Amazon.  If you need assistance with obtaining a film, you must contact the instructor. 

Hotel Rwanda:  https://www.amazon.com/Hotel-Rwanda-Xolani-Mali/dp/B002BVOY7G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Hotel+Rwanda&qid=1578499726&s=films-tv&sr=1-1
In Good Company:  https://www.amazon.com/Good-Company-Dennis-Quaid/dp/B000I9TXVK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=In+Good+Company&qid=1578499907&s=films-tv&sr=1-1
A League Of Their Own:  https://www.amazon.com/League-Their-Own-Tom-Hanks/dp/B00BZBEPP4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+league+of+their+own&qid=1578499980&s=films-tv&sr=1-1
Tommy Boy:  https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Boy-Peter-Segal/dp/B001D0BLRW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Tommy+Boy&qid=1578500048&s=films-tv&sr=1-1
The Damned United:  https://www.amazon.com/Damned-United-Michael-Sheen/dp/B0094M67DE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+Damned+United&qid=1578500184&s=films-tv&sr=1-1
The Boiler Room:  https://www.amazon.com/Boiler-Room-Giovanni-Ribisi/dp/B000YMFCL6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Boiler+Room&qid=1578500770&s=films-tv&sr=1-1
The Man and His Dream:  https://www.amazon.com/Tucker-Man-Dream-Jeff-Bridges/dp/B0036OYHF6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=A+Man+and+his+Dream&qid=1578500849&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
Wall Street:  https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Street-Michael-Douglas/dp/B0039LYGK2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Wall+Street&qid=1578500934&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
Step 3:
Write a 600 to 800 word paper.  Structure your paper in the following way:

Introduction: 

Begin your paper with a description of what you will present in your paper.  Include the title, director and release date of the film. 

Body of the Paper:

Plot Summary:  Describe the plot briefly, revealing key points and main twists and turns in the film. 

Analysis:  Include the following information in your analysis.  Use paragraphs to provide a structure for your writing. 

What message does the film send? 

What strategic planning, management and/or business concepts does the film present?  Provide examples from the film to explain your rationale. 
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What did you learn from the film?

What part of the film has the most powerful impact?  Why? 

Your Own Impression:  Provide a personal opinion about the film.  Use paragraphs to provide a structure for your writing.

In what ways will the concepts presented in this film influence and/or shape your life after graduating from college?
What will the viewer receive after watching the film (e.g., positive emotions, learn anything, or just have fun)?

What is your recommendation of the film?  Is it worth watching for which audience it is more suitable. 

Conclusion: 

End your paper with a description of what you presented in your paper.

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Module 3 - SLP
SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND DELIVERING THE SPEECH
Effective Non-Verbal Communication

Non-verbal communication includes, but is not limited to, illustrators, eye contact, facial expressions, and body movement. In the Background readings of Module 3 is a series of online tutorials and the reading materials to walk you through how to effectively use non-verbal communication to deliver a speech.

SLP Assignment Expectations
Review the online tutorials on non-verbal communication located in the Background material. Complete the exercises indicated in the Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet. Answer the evaluation questions in list format and upload to the SLP 3 Dropbox.






*bonus question is to be at the end of the beginning assignment and have a title stating bonus question*


View Thomas Suarez’s speech, A 12-Year-Old App Developer, and respond to the following:  http://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_suarez_a_12_year_old_app_developer

Discuss whether or not Suarez opens his speech with an effective attention-getter.
What is Suarez’s thesis (main point or “message”)?
List some of Suarez’s main points as well as the details/examples he uses as support.
Is Suarez’s conclusion effective? Explain why or why not.
Discuss the “takeaway” for you in this speech. Were there any memorable lines or moments? What “message” might you take and use in your everyday life?

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Prepare an outline and an APA paper with 1000-1250 words. You should include facts learned from chapter 8 in the text.

What is due diligence?
Prior to a company diversifying, they must do due diligence.
What are the methods of evaluating which strategy is the best for that company?



Paper Assignments - minimal requirements:



Papers that do not satisfy the minimal requirements below will receive a grade of zero.



*Outline (to be submitted with the paper, but is not part of the paper)

Refer to:  https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/02/

*Minimum word count - 1,000 word minimum (excluding title page and reference page)



*Times New Roman Font

* 12 Point Size

* Double-spaced

* 1” Margins

* Page numeration

*APA format

*Headers (on all pages, title page requires Running head: in the header)

* Proper citations, title page & reference page are mandatory

* Title page to include:  Running head:, page number, paper title, Student name, University name

*Abstracts are not required

* Citations are to be from academic peer-reviewed articles (not magazine articles)

            Sources:          JWU Library

                                    scholar.google.com



Paper must include:



Title page (Running head:, page number, paper title, student name, university name)
Thesis/introduction paragraph (Tell me what you are going to tell me)
Body (Tell me)
Conclusion paragraph (Tell me what you told me)
References

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Analyze the Case Study for Competitive Strategy at Sportsman Shoes
Support your analysis with at least two recent scholarly sources to substantiate your insights.

Prepare a paper answering the following questions
1.    Following Sportsman's shift in competitive strategy, what are some considerations for the company's human resource management practices?

2.    What kind of challenges do you think that Sportsman's faces specifically in the area of compensation?

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Character in leadership matters. At Ivey, character is defined as an amalgam of virtues, values and certain traits. Character speaks to who a person is rather than what they are able to do. Some would say the virtues of courage, humility and humanity are equally as important as the virtues of accountability, drive and integrity. Do you think this is true? Relate your answer to your experiences in the activities you've included as part of your application.

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Choose an area of management philosophy and theory from Strategic Decision Making by Eisenhardt and Zbaracki

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(1) Email-essay scenario: Impressed with your work from last week, your boss has tasked you with leading the data science team effort for this project. Your first task is to make a plan for data gathering and collection. Your boss wants you to determine what data is necessary to answer the business questions and achieve the project's objective. Your boss has asked you to send a proposed plan as an email, for the *first 2 weeks* of data collection, including: 

What datasets will be needed 
Why these datasets? How does the information that they contain inform the decision or answer business questions?
Which datasets exist internally?
If any datasets don't already exist, specify how they will be collected.
Suggestions

If the data collection you're imagining for the project would take more than 2 weeks, restrict the email to what can be done in two weeks
Use your knowledge of the cases / how businesses work to imagine what likely exists already internally at Salesforce and Netflix. This week's video "Delivering High Quality Analytics at Netflix" will give you a sense of what sorts of data exists at Netflix, and help you imagine what data may exist at Salesforce.
Specify the data that will be collected and not necessarily what will be calculated from it. For example, for Salesforce, don't specify that the dataset is ratios of men-to-women, specify you want the HR dataset that contains all employee IDs/names and their gender.
Requirements:

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Why Should My Conscience Bother Me Discussion Preparation

1. Who is principally to blame for the unethical behavior? (Select two individuals that are most responsible for the brake situation that developed at Goodrich.)

2. Which ONE of the pitfalls or risks identified by Bazerman and Tenbrunsel best accounts for Lawson’s and each of his coworkers’ decisions and actions (or lack thereof)? Briefly justify your selection.

3. What could Lawson have done differently to prevent the production of a flawed brake?  Be specific.

4. Have you ever contemplated "blowing the whistle"--either internally to someone within the organization or externally to someone outside the organization--in response to a situation at work (or elsewhere)?
    -List the factors and/or considerations that ultimately influenced your decision to engage in whistle blowing (or not), or would influence your decision did you ever find yourself confronted with such a situation.
    -Briefly explain how these factors and/or considerations did (or would) influence your ultimate decision whether or not to engage in some kind of formal whistle blowing activity.

5. Reflecting on your own experience and what you have learned from the readings, what can management do to promote ethical behavior?

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Carter Racing Preparation

1. Do you plan to race or not race?
2. What are the pros in support of racing? (Be specific.)
3. What are the cons associated with racing? (Be specific.)
4. How did you weight the pros and cons you identified?  In short, how did you approach determining whether or not to race?