JDT2.3.11.11

Getting Started on Human Resources (JDT2)

A foundational

look at HR

Overview

• Assessment Introduction

• Learning Resources

• Task Overview and Tips

• Questions

Assessment Introduction

JDT2 – Human Resources• 2 CU Assessment• Tasks are very open ended, multiple right

answers• Explicit instructions are not provided (i.e. page

length, spacing, formatting, etc.)• Requires critical thinking & problem solving

Tasks, levels, artifacts:

RJDT Task 1 3-level Memo

RJDT Task 2 3-level Memo and Report

JDT2 5-level PowerPoint Presentation and Presenter Notes

Learning Resources

Course of Study:• Download the JDT2 Course of Study from your AAP

Textbook:• Gomez-Mejia, L., Balkin, D., & Cardy, R. (2009). Managing

Human  Resources (6th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education. ISBN: 978-0-13-609352-7

• Provided as an e-text by WGU (no cost to student)• Enroll in e-text from Learning Resources tab on AAP

• MindEdge Modules:• Three Required MindEdge Modules• Enroll in all three MindEdge Modules from the Learning

Resources tab on AAP

Learning Resources

Journal Articles • Available in e-reserves in the WGU Library

Skillport Courses: wgu.skillport.com• Access to Skillport modules and Skillport Books

24/7• Skillport Books 24/7 has multiple topics and is

searchable

TaskStream: tasks are tests

• Gaining Access to the Tasks– Refer for the JDT2 from your AAP– Mentor will approve referral– Access to the tasks within TaskStream will occur in 2-3

business days

• Access to Tasks in TaskSTream– www.taskstream.com– Access JDT2 tasks and evaluation rubric– Final tasks submitted into TaskStream for evaluation

• Evaluation Tips– Average time for evaluation is 3-5 days– Tasks may require revisions– Contact the course mentor as soon as tasks are

returned, if revisions are necessary

JDT2: Assessment Overview

This assessment focuses on HR functions :

• Performance evaluations• Succession planning• Legal discharge issues• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

of 1964• Equal Employment Opportunity Laws• Code of Ethics• Ethical Leadership• Team Assessment

APA Tips

• All references must be accompanied by an in-text citation– Required reference must have a matching

in-text citation and reference on the reference page

• No more than 30% of the task can be quoted

• 70% should be original writing

APA Tips

• Refer to the APA blog in the MBA Human Resources Learning Community

• Utilize “Insert Citation” in MS Word to have citations and references created automatically– Instructions in the APA blog in the MBA

Human Resources Learning Community

Task One

• Write a Memo– Must be in Business Memo format – Business memo templates are available through a web

search or in MS Word

• Task addresses constructive discharge and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

• Carefully read the given scenario and ensure all recommendations and justification relate to the scenario

Task One Tips

• C1: Include three separate legal references– Must support your recommendation & relate to the

given scenario– May include a case, amendment or actual law

from a book or website

APA Legal References

• The following websites provide APA legal reference guidance:– http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/legalapa.htm  – http://www.unk.edu/academics/library.aspx?id=8936– http://www.law.csuohio.edu/lawlibrary/resources/lawpu

bs/HowtoReadaLegalCitation.html

• Sample In-text Citation: (Taylor v. Smith, 1923)

• Reference format will vary for each type of case, so refer to cites above for examples

Task Two

RJDT Task 2:  • Write a Memo & Report

– Must be in Business Memo format– No required document format for the business report

• Task addresses ethical decision making and codes of ethics

• Tasks must be submitted at the same time as two separate attachments.

Task Two Tips

• A1a. Decision process refers to your process for coming up with the alternatives– Refer to the article in the course of study for

additional guidance– Process can be the same for all three alternatives

Clarity and Writing for the Reader

• A1c. In addition to the advantages and disadvantages required in A1b., specifically address a legal, financial and ethical consideration for each alternative.

• Alternative 1: _______________________– Advantages– Disadvantages– Legal– Ethical – Financial

Task Two Tips

• B3. Must explain the main points of an actual code of ethics from the company of your choice and analyze whether or not these components should be included and why

the third task

• Prepare a PPT with detailed presenter notes (no RTF format)

• Addresses performance appraisal systems, team assessment and succession planning

• Each task prompt should have a corresponding slide; label A1, A2 of you choose

• Every task should have presenter notes with the exception of the title slide and the reference page

• Requires APA format• 5 level task: submit once, three revisions only.

Task 3, Section A

• Individual Performance Management• Timeline

– Before the appraisal (pre)– During the appraisal

• Discussion• Communication as a loop

• Then what happens? (post)

Task 3, Section B: Evaluating Team Performance

• B1-Must summarize research on how companies can analyze team performance– Refer to the course of study for possible search

terms and ideas– Discuss at least two models for assessing team

performance– Each model discussed must have a citation and

an accompanying reference on the reference page

Individuals vs. Teams?

• B3-Must include the differences between evaluating individual performance and evaluating team performance

• For who? Employee? Department? Company? Customer?

Task 3, C and D

• C. Succession Planning: preparation for sustainability of the company

• D1: Must have a conclusion slide reiterating main points from the presentation with presenter notes– Should utilize key points and detail from previous

slides

Task 3, tips

• D2-Must include next steps for the organization to take to implement your plan– Must be action items with accompanying detail

(actions are “dos” or begin with verbs)– What does the CEO need to do to implement your

suggestions for all three areas of HR—individuals assessment, teams and for succession planning?

Contact Information

JDT2 Course Mentor:

-Becky Melton, MBA, SPHR at

[email protected] (even during weekday vacation) OR [email protected]

Your student mentor can schedule you right onto my calendar for a future appointment (tomorrow, for example) .

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions.

Questions?