A potential client wants you to be the project manager for a project that involves moving to a new computerized human resource management system that supports the firm’s staffing, compensation, employee relation, and benefit functions. The client is very vague about what needs to be done for all that they know is that they do not like the current system. Identify the types of questions that you could ask the client to gain a better understanding of the scope of the project. Other than having the client answer your questions, what other activities could you engage in to gain a better understanding?

Text

Youssef, C. (2015). Human resource management (2nd ed.) [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://ashford.content.edu

• This text is a Constellation™ course digital materials (CDM) title.

Article

Jackson, E. (2010, January 9). Ten Biggest Mistakes Bosses Make In Performance Reviews (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. – Forbes. Information for the World’s Business Leaders – Forbes.com. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericjackson/2012/01/09/ten-reasons-performance-reviews-are-done-terribly/

Multimedia

Cascio, W. (n.d.). Aligning HR with Business Strategy featuring Wayne Cascio, PhD (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. – YouTube. [Video] YouTube – Broadcast Yourself.  Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmAGhC-yUUQ

Discussion 1

Performance management is an important HRM function as it is the processes and actions taken to align employee performance with organizational objectives. After reading the article, “Ten Biggest Mistakes Bosses Make In Performance Reviews (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,” discuss three mistakes you have experienced or witnessed in the workplace. What would be your recommendations to correct these mistakes? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Initial post should be 150-250 words in length. Please cite at least one scholarly reference in addition to the course text to support your response.

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Discussion 2

In 150–250 words, what are the goals of employee selection? Compare and contrast two selection methods and how these selection methods impact the achievement of organizational objectives? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Please cite at least one scholarly reference in addition to the course text to support your response.