PLEASE NOTE: You will need to read the Southwood School: A Case Study in Recruitment and Selection before you respond to any of the HR Case Evaluation assignments.

HR Case Evaluation #1

Use the table provided or create one of your own using the program of your choice—MS Word, MS Excel, etc.—to define each selection method. Explain the nature of the method and its importance. Then list all the advantages and disadvantages for each selection method. Use as many references as necessary (minimum of 4) to support your explanations and the advantages and disadvantages. 

In a separate short report (2-3 pages), recommend the most appropriate selection method or combination of selection methods for this case study, explaining your rationale. Present at least 3 scholarly sources to support your rationale using APA format.

1. Cover Page with Name, Date, and Title of Assignment
2. Use headings to separate the sections of the report
3. Page numbers
4. Double-spacing
5. Times New Roman, size 12
6. In-text citations to sources in APA style
7. Reference page using APA style
8. References not older than 3 years old

Start Date Feb 2, 2017 4:23 PMDue Date Mar 12, 2017 11:30 PMAttachments 
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Rubric Name: HR Case Evaluation #1 – Rubric 1

      Criteria 1Advanced0.75 pointsSatisfactory0.65 pointsPartial0.55 pointsNot Satisfactory0 pointsDefinition and Explanation of Psychometric tests

Accurate definition and comprehensive explanation.

Accurate definition and sufficient explanation.

Definitions presented slight inaccuracies. Explanation is lacking a detailed description.

Inaccurate definition and little to no explanation.

Definition and Explanation of Resume or curriculum vitae review

Accurate definition and comprehensive explanation.

Accurate definition and sufficient explanation.

Definitions presented slight inaccuracies. Explanation is lacking a detailed description.

Inaccurate definition and little to no explanation.

Definition and Explanation of Formal (Structured) Interview

Accurate definition and comprehensive explanation.

Accurate definition and sufficient explanation.

Definitions presented slight inaccuracies. Explanation is lacking a detailed description.

Inaccurate definition and little to no explanation.

Definition and Explanation of Informal Interview

Accurate definition and comprehensive explanation.

Accurate definition and sufficient explanation.

Definitions presented slight inaccuracies. Explanation is lacking a detailed description.

Inaccurate definition and little to no explanation.

Definition and Explanation of Teaching Observation

Accurate definition and comprehensive explanation.

Accurate definition and sufficient explanation.

Definitions presented slight inaccuracies. Explanation is lacking a detailed description.

Inaccurate definition and little to no explanation.

Definition and Explanation of Presentation to candidates to a panel of teachers

Accurate definition and comprehensive explanation.

Accurate definition and sufficient explanation.

Definitions presented slight inaccuracies. Explanation is lacking a detailed description.

Inaccurate definition and little to no explanation.

Definition and Explanation of Online Testing

Accurate definition and comprehensive explanation.

Accurate definition and sufficient explanation.

Definitions presented slight inaccuracies. Explanation is lacking a detailed description.

Inaccurate definition and little to no explanation.

Definition and Explanation of References

Accurate definition and comprehensive explanation.

Accurate definition and sufficient explanation.

Definitions presented slight inaccuracies. Explanation is lacking a detailed description.

Inaccurate definition and little to no explanation.

Criteria 2Advanced0.75 pointsSatisfactory0.65 pointsPartial0.55 pointsNot Satisfactory0 pointsAdvantages/Disadvanges of Psychometric tests

All advantages/disadvantages listed are accurate and complete.

No more than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

More than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

No advantages/disadvantages listed.

Advantages/Disadvantages of Resume or curriculum vitae review

All advantages/disadvantages listed are accurate and complete.

No more than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

More than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

No advantages/disadvantages listed.

Advantages/Disadvantages of Formal (Structured) Interview

All advantages/disadvantages listed are accurate and complete.

No more than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

More than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

No advantages/disadvantages listed.

Advantages/Disadvantages of Informal Interview

All advantages/disadvantages listed are accurate and complete.

No more than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

More than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

No advantages/disadvantages listed.

Advantages/Disadvantages of Teaching Observation

All advantages/disadvantages listed are accurate and complete.

No more than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

More than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

No advantages/disadvantages listed.

Advantages/Disadvantages of Presentation to candidates to a panel of teachers

All advantages/disadvantages listed are accurate and complete.

No more than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

More than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

No advantages/disadvantages listed.

Advantages/Disadvantages of Online Testing

All advantages/disadvantages listed are accurate and complete.

No more than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

More than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

No advantages/disadvantages listed.

Advantages/Disadvantages of References

All advantages/disadvantages listed are accurate and complete.

No more than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

More than two advantage/disadvantages are missing or inaccurate.

No advantages/disadvantages listed.

Criteria 3Advanced5 pointsSatisfactory4.5 pointsPartial4 pointsNot Satisfactory0 pointsRecommendation of Selection Method

Accurate and complete recommendation.  Rationale is thoughtful and comprehensive.  

Accurate recommendation.  Rationale supports recommendation.

Accurate recommendation.  Rationale is not complete.

Inaccurate recommendation and/or rationale does not support recommendation.

Criteria 4Advanced1.6 pointsSatisfactory1.47 pointsPartial1.39 pointsNot Satisfactory0 pointsUse credible reasoning and evidence in communication.

Concepts and ideas are fully developed and supported with credible sources. Reader can easily follow the author’s logic and reasoning.

Concepts and ideas are developed and supported with credible sources.  

Summary idea presentation is not cohesive.   At times the writing forces the reader to determine the author’s train of thought.

Concepts and themes are not fully developed, presented in a cohesive manner or appropriately supported. 

Accurate use of resources

Incorporate sufficient use of appropriate research, supporting evidence, and relevant sources.  Describes characteristics of essential information resources, including their limitations, and explains strategies for identifying and finding such resources.

Incorporate sufficient use of appropriate research, supporting evidence, and relevant sources.  Does not describe all characteristics of essential information resources, including their limitations, and explains strategies for identifying and finding such resources.

Insufficient use of appropriate research, supporting evidence, and relevant sources. Limited characteristics of essential information and resources presented.

Insufficient use of appropriate research, supporting evidence, and relevant sources.

APA Guidelines for in-text citations and References

The paper correctly cites in-text and lists three resources on the References page.  If additional sources are used, they are included correctly.

The majority of in-text citations and the reference are properly cited; formatting is inconsistent/inaccurate in a few cases.

References are cited but incorrectly under APA style. The student has either used another format or incorrectly applied the APA style guidelines.

Inconsistent or missing in-text citations; fails to attribute an author’s word through APA citations. 

Writing Mechanics

Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: Conventions of written English, including, but not limited to capitalization and punctuation and spelling.  No errors found. No jargon used.

Adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: Conventions of written English, including capitalization and punctuation and spelling.  One to three errors found.

Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: Conventions of written English, including capitalization and punctuation and spelling. Over three errors found.

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: Conventions of written English, including capitalization and punctuation and spelling.  Over ten errors found.

Followed Instructions

Strictly adheres to the instructions for the assignment. Completes each section comprehensively.

Adheres to the instructions for the assignment. Completes each section appropriately.

Minimally adheres to the instructions. Doesn’t complete each section appropriately or correctly.

Does not adhere to the instructions. Does not complete each section.

Overall ScoreA: 22.5-2522.5 or moreB: 20-22.2520 or moreC: 17.5-19.7517.5 or moreDoes not meet expectations0 or more

Learning Activity # 1

Provide an example of a mass customized product and explain why this type of operation is best for the organization. Why are more companies devoting at least a portion of their operations to mass customization?  

Learning Activity # 2  

 Consider these three positions at Starbucks: retail store manager (in charge of the day-to-day operations at one store), district manager (responsible for the operations at multiple stores), and president of Starbucks North America (in charge of operations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico). Identify the information needs of managers at each level.

QUESTION 1: What does Strategic HR mean?

In Chapter 1 we talk about the role HR plays within today’s organizations. It’s logical is it not? Today, the most valuable asset a company can have is its employees! Years ago while pursuing our MBAs, we took courses in Inventory Management, Production, and Plant Operations. But then twenty years ago our economy was based upon manufacturing and a company’s production capacity and inventory were of prime importance. Today, we’re in the information age and employees, especially creative employees with innovative ideas and technological skills, are paramount.

Twenty years ago, an HRM was little more than an administrator, someone to process the application form and ensure the new employee’s beneficiary form was completed correctly. Today, HRM’s are strategic partners in every thriving business enterprise developing policies and programs to support the mission of the business enterprise. Be sure to read and understand the information presented in Table 2.1 on pages 3 and 4 of your text.

Take a moment and define for us in your own words what you understand “strategic” to mean? And then discuss in detail and in your own words why we look at Strategic HRM as one of the first topic in this course.

Don’t forget to read over and then respond to a colleague’s ideas.

Be sure to include citations from at least two sources you used to develop your responses!

QUESTION 2: Thoughts about HR Functions in today’s world

What I would like you to do is read chapters one and two and then the Art Brooks and the Mayhew articles. As you read, make note of all of the HR functions identified in the readings and reflect carefully on the responsibilities of today’s HRMs.

In your thoughtful idea presentation you want to talk about organizational functions and about the responsibilities an HRM has today to help an organization achieve maximum efficiency and meet their stated goals. Include some thoughts to demonstrate your understanding about how and HRM’s roles and responsibilities have developed and grown. Once you’ve posted your thoughts, take the time to respond to a colleague’s ideas.