Note: These discussions also appear on the Assignments page of this book. This page is reserved for instructor access only, and it also contains available answer keys and solution guides. It is your responsibility to handle answer keys and assignment solutions securely and appropriately to prevent them from being widely available and searchable via the Internet.
Discussions
The following discussion assignments will also be preloaded (into the discussion-board tool) in your learning management system if you import the course. They can be used as is, modified, or removed. You can view them below or throughout the course.
| Discussion | Module Alignment |
|---|---|
| Discussion: The Role of Human Resources | Module 1: The Role of Human Resources |
| Discussion: Human Resource Strategy and Planning | Module 2: Human Resource Strategy and Planning |
| Discussion: People Analytics and Human Capital Trends | Module 3: People Analytics and Human Capital Trends |
| Discussion: Diversity in the Workplace | Module 4: Diversity in the Workplace |
| Discussion: Workforce Planning | Module 5: Workforce Planning |
| Discussion: Recruitment and Selection | Module 6: Recruitment and Selection |
| Discussion: Onboarding, Training, and Developing Employees | Module 7: Onboarding, Training, and Developing Employees |
| Discussion: Compensation and Benefits | Module 8: Compensation and Benefits |
| Discussion: Performance Management and Appraisal | Module 9: Performance Management and Appraisal |
| Discussion: Building Positive Employee Relations | Module 10: Building Positive Employee Relations |
| Discussion: Employee Termination | Module 11: Employee Termination |
| Discussion: Employee Rights and Responsibilities | Module 12: Employee Rights and Responsibilities |
| Discussion: Union–Management Relations | Module 13: Union–Management Relations |
| Discussion: Safety, Health, and Risk Management | Module 14: Safety, Health, and Risk Management |
| Discussion: Corporate Social Responsibility | Module 15: Corporate Social Responsibility |
| Discussion: Global Human Resources | Module 16: Global Human Resources |
| Discussion: Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Businesses | Module 17: Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Businesses |
Rubric for Discussion Posts
There is also a sample rubric to assist you in grading. Instructors may modify these guidelines or use their own.
| Criteria | Not Evident | Developing | Exemplary | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit your initial response | 0 pts No post made |
5 pts Post is either late or off-topic |
10 pts Post is made on time and is focused on the prompt |
10 pts |
| Respond to at least two peers’ presentations | 0 pts No response to peers |
2 pts Responded to only one peer |
5 pts Responded to two peers |
5 pts |
| Total: | 15 pts |
There are also solutions available for these discussions:
