{"id":3117,"date":"2022-04-05T17:31:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T17:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-humanresourcesmgmt\/?post_type=chapter&p=3117"},"modified":"2022-04-05T17:31:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T17:31:47","slug":"module-17-discussion-human-resources-in-small-and-entrepreneurial-businesses","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-humanresourcesmgmt\/chapter\/module-17-discussion-human-resources-in-small-and-entrepreneurial-businesses\/","title":{"raw":"Module 17 Discussion: Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Businesses","rendered":"Module 17 Discussion: Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Businesses"},"content":{"raw":"Start-ups have unique needs. They\u2019re fast paced and flexible, responding to change and very often operating without a lot of cash on hand. Their business model is either \u201cflexible\u201d or non-existent as they look for that \u201cangel investor\u201d that can help them take their product or service to the next scalable, repeatable level.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ve just been hired as the HR professional for Technico, a small technology company that makes apps for household use. The company prides itself on being results driven and service oriented. In fact, customers love the app and praise Technico for its outstanding customer service. You\u2019ve been tasked with finding a marketing professional that can help establish Technico\u2019s brand personality and market it in inexpensive and creative ways.\r\n

Discussion Prompt<\/h2>\r\nPut together a behavioral interview guide that features at least two questions you\u2019ll ask to ensure that your candidate has the right mindset for the job\u2014both in terms of job tasks and company culture. Then, think about what kind of answer would make you want to hire this person. Write that down, too! Post those questions and coordinating answers, and then review the interview questions (and answers) of two classroom peers and make comments.\r\n

Grading<\/h2>\r\nShare your opinions below and respond to two of your classmates\u2019 thoughts.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Discussion Grading Rubric<\/caption>\r\n
Criteria<\/th>\r\nNot Evident<\/th>\r\nDeveloping<\/th>\r\nExemplary<\/th>\r\nPoints<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
Submit your initial response<\/td>\r\n0 pts<\/strong>\r\nNo post made<\/td>\r\n5 pts<\/strong>\r\nPost is either late or off-topic<\/td>\r\n10 pts<\/strong>\r\nPost is made on time and is focused on the prompt<\/td>\r\n10 pts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Respond to at least two peers\u2019 presentations<\/td>\r\n0 pts<\/strong>\r\nNo response to peers<\/td>\r\n2<\/strong>\u00a0pts<\/strong>\r\nResponded to only one peer<\/td>\r\n5 pts\r\n<\/strong>Responded to two peers<\/td>\r\n5 pts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\nTotal:<\/strong><\/td>\r\n15 pts<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","rendered":"

Start-ups have unique needs. They\u2019re fast paced and flexible, responding to change and very often operating without a lot of cash on hand. Their business model is either \u201cflexible\u201d or non-existent as they look for that \u201cangel investor\u201d that can help them take their product or service to the next scalable, repeatable level.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve just been hired as the HR professional for Technico, a small technology company that makes apps for household use. The company prides itself on being results driven and service oriented. In fact, customers love the app and praise Technico for its outstanding customer service. You\u2019ve been tasked with finding a marketing professional that can help establish Technico\u2019s brand personality and market it in inexpensive and creative ways.<\/p>\n

Discussion Prompt<\/h2>\n

Put together a behavioral interview guide that features at least two questions you\u2019ll ask to ensure that your candidate has the right mindset for the job\u2014both in terms of job tasks and company culture. Then, think about what kind of answer would make you want to hire this person. Write that down, too! Post those questions and coordinating answers, and then review the interview questions (and answers) of two classroom peers and make comments.<\/p>\n

Grading<\/h2>\n

Share your opinions below and respond to two of your classmates\u2019 thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Discussion Grading Rubric<\/caption>\n
Criteria<\/th>\nNot Evident<\/th>\nDeveloping<\/th>\nExemplary<\/th>\nPoints<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Submit your initial response<\/td>\n0 pts<\/strong>
\nNo post made<\/td>\n		5 pts<\/strong>
\nPost is either late or off-topic<\/td>\n		10 pts<\/strong>
\nPost is made on time and is focused on the prompt<\/td>\n		10 pts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Respond to at least two peers\u2019 presentations<\/td>\n0 pts<\/strong>
\nNo response to peers<\/td>\n		2<\/strong>\u00a0pts<\/strong>
\nResponded to only one peer<\/td>\n		5 pts
\n<\/strong>Responded to two peers<\/td>\n		5 pts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTotal:<\/strong><\/td>\n15 pts<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t\t\t
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