...Performance Management Plan HRM/531 July 14, 2014 Patrice Cloutuer Construction Company performance Management Plan Clayton Commercial Construction Company has requested our recommendations for a performance management plan. We at Atwood and Allen have been working with Marylee Luther for the past several weeks by implementing various recommendations to this construction business to expand to Arizona. Clayton Commercial Company is currently located in Detroit Michigan, has 650 employees, and planning to increase 20% which would open 130 new jobs with their expansion in Arizona, and a turnover rate of 20%. Clayton Construction has a annual net revenue of 10 million dollars and expect their current -3% revenue growth to remain the same. Our recommendations would include the framework that can lead to build a evaluation system, the philosophy of performance management, and the feedback for an effective performance management plan. Performance Management Plan Atwood and Allen would recommend a performance management for the construction industry this system must gather related data to improve their goals through performance objectives by goal setting, measuring and assessment. Clayton Construction performance management system should include five elements in their system: Cost, cost growth, cost factors and budget factors; Schedule, schedule growth, duration, schedule factor, and duration factor; Safety, zero recordable and zero lost workdays; Change, change cost factor...
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...Career Development Plan Part I—Job Analysis and Selection HRM/531 Human Capital Management November 29, 2010 Career Development Plan Part I—Job Analysis and Selection Merging two successful organizations requires forethought and planning. The sales division within each company generates the revenue to promote future growth and ultimate success for this venture. Developing the perfect sales team by balancing the requirements of the position with the level of talent each salesperson brings to the team provides a dynamic team geared for a positive outcome. The workforce planning system measures each candidate's potential, past success, and abilities to perform the necessary tasks. In addition to candidate review, measurement of the position itself by the human resources division allows for an accurate determination relating to the candidate list. To ensure a positive outcome, this workforce planning system will go into effect immediately. Job analysis Many options are available to analysis what a particular position entails. For example, human resources managers can interview current employees within that position, issuing current employees questionnaires relating to specific job functions, observation of the position, and collecting information on the background of current employees relating to daily tasks, such as statements of duties. However, for this task, the interview technique will suit the needs of the HR division relating to the development of the new sales...
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...Career Development Plan Part I--Job Analysis and Selection Report Lorna L. King HRM 531 August 16, 2010 Scott Beck 1. Executive Summary The findings show that Team King has the right skills and talent to take InterClean, to the new strategic direction of providing full-service cleaning solutions for organizations in the health care industry. Team King will undergo an intensive training program in the next month. Each member has sales goals of a minimum of two contracts per month and maintains contacts with current clients. Therefore, I recommend a 10% sales bonus for any sales above the minimum sales goal of two contracts per month. 2. Contents 1. Executive Summary 2 3. Introduction 3 4. Findings 3 4.1 Job Analysis 3 4.1.1 Job Analysis Methods 3 4.1.2 Job Duties 4 4.2 Workforce Planning System 4 4.2.1 Talent Inventory /Positions 4 4.2.2 Action Plan (training, placement, promotion, development and compensation). 5 4.2.3 Goals ...
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...Labor Laws and Unions HRM/531 Jan 16 2012 Christine Healy Labor Laws and Unions In the following discussion will be an analysis of UPS (United Postal Service) which is currently unionized consisting of background information, legal issues and obstacles they may encounter, how the federal, state, and local laws could be breached because of the legal issues and why, and recommendations how to mitigate the possible litigation. As a part of the analysis the subsequent questions will be answered what are the benefits of UPS joining the union, what is the unionization process, how do they bargain, and what effects does the bargaining have on the organization. UPS started out as a messenger company in 1907 and has grown into a multibillion dollar corporation ("About Ups Highlights (company History) ", 1994-2012). Ups is the world largest package delivery company and leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services ("Company History (timeline)", 1994-2012).UPS has 185,000 union members and 75,000 non union members (). The majority of the UPS union members are a part of the international brotherhood of teamsters (IBT) which are a part of the (AFO-CIO) (Proyect, 2012). UPS operates under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA, commonly known as the Wagner act.) (Thomas, 2001). Some of the legal issues include the legality of the proposals by UPS to change benefit packages, 2006 legal issue concerning the IBT’s right to designate a representative on...
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...Clean-Tech Performance and Career Management Plan Jmettea P. McFadden HRM/531 Les Colegrove August 30, 2010 Clean-Tech Performance and Career Management Plan Clean-Tech is committed to establishing itself as an industry leader in the cleaning and sanitation industry. In order to accomplish this objective, Clean-Tech must ensure its employees are meeting their highest level of performance. By setting up formal and effective performance and career management plan, Clean-Tech helps employees understand their job responsibilities and expectations of the company in terms of job performance. Performance appraisals are very important to the continued development of our sales team and to the mission of our company. “In general, appraisal serves a twofold purpose: (1) to improve employees’ work performance by helping them realize and use their full potential in carrying out their firms’ missions and (2) to provide information to employees and managers for use in making work-related decisions.” (Cascio, 2006, p.379) A performance appraisal form will allow a formal review to be conducted and recorded of an employee’s job performance. The proposed performance appraisal form for our sales team is attached. Feedback Feedback is an important tool that must be utilized to develop an effective performance and career management plan. Feedback is necessary to sustain and improve employee job performance. Performance appraisal feedback must be a two way process and...
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...InterClean Company Development Plan University of Phoenix-Diamond Bar HRM/531 Human Capital Management September 19, 2010 InterClean looks at two key elements of a job analysis, one it identification of major job requirements (MJR) which are the most important duties and responsibilities of the position to be filled. They are the main purpose or primary reasons the position exists. The primary source is the most current, official position description. The second element is identification of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) required to accomplish each MJR and the quality level and amount of the KSA’s needed. Most job analysis deal with KSAs that are measurable, that can be documented, and produce meaningful differences between candidates. Typically, possession of KSAs is demonstrated by experience, education, or training. Goals of KSAs is to identify those candidates who are potentially best qualified to perform the position to be filled. (U.S. Department of Interior, 1998) InterClean ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...Coventry university Business school Human Resources Management M47BSS COURSE: MBA Management Best Practice VS Best Fit A Case study of United Bank for Africa (UBA) By Name: Foluso Akintunde Fapohunda Student Id: 5471799 Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 4 2.1 Human Resources Management (HRM) 4 2.1.1 Best Practice as an Approach in HRM 4 2.1.2 Characteristics of best practice 5 2.1.3 Advantages of Best Practice: 6 3.0 ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 9 3.1 Distinct Human Resources Practice: 9 3.2 Hofstede Model of Cultural Dimension: 10 3.2.1 Power Distance: 10 3.2.2 Uncertainty Avoidance: 10 3.2.3 Individualism: 11 3.2.4 Masculinity: 11 3.3 HRM Best Fit Model 11 3.4 Differences between Best Practice and Best Fit 12 3.5 Key Issues in Implementing HRM Strategies 13 4.0 CONCLUSION 14 5.0 RECOMMENDATION 15 REFERENCES 16 1.0 INTRODUCTION The battle for survival among companies such as in the banking Industry in Nigeria has led to the liquidation, amalgamation, merger and acquisition of banks. This in effect brought down the number of banks in Nigeria to 25 solid banks (Gunu, 2009). The manufacturing and aviation industries have also incorporated the adoption of many principles, plans, forecast and strategy practices in the day to day trading activities. So many authors have written different reviews and articles on Best Practice and Best Fit as strategic tools of achieving the...
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...Memorandum HRM/531 Human Capital Management April 8, 2013 Dr. Laurene Collins Memorandum To: From: Date: April 8, 2013 Re: Human Resources (HR) officer Analysis: In the past, we have lacked the component of internal and external customer service skills in our employment opportunity for a human resources (HR) officer. In order to do this, we will restate the position, with this important feature included ("Human resources job," 2012). Purpose: The HR officer is expected to provide complete support to the various duty functions to include recruitment, enrollment, guidance, instruction, performance and growth of the organization, salary disbursement, negotiation with external organizations, and the maintenance of the right conditions in the work place and is responsible for internal and external customer service training. They also are required to monitor employees and also counsel them if this is required. HR officers develop and advise on organizational policies, and ensure their proper implementation. These policies are related to the effective employment of employees within the organization. They are to ensure that the employees are all rightly balanced in skills and knowledge. For this reason, they conduct training programs. The HR officer works consistently towards the enhancement of an employee’s performance so that they achieve or exceed their targeted goals. Typical Work Requirements: The HR officer should have a clear understanding of the organization's...
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...Career Development Plan Part I Job Analysis and Section at InterClean/EnviroTech InterClean has merged with EnviroTech and, as a result, has taken on a new strategic direction. The $8 million dollar institutional and industrial cleaning and sanitation industry is no longer about the product that works. The industry has evolved into providing the best solutions and services to customers to make cleaning efforts efficient in an industry with stringent requirements and environmental safety. InterClean/EnviroTech’s future success is dependent on our ability to provide solutions to our customers. Customers, especially in the healthcare industry, are looking for turn-key solutions that include product training for employees, regular monitoring and info-sharing of new relevant regulations. Our goal is to provide a full spectrum of cleaning services and solutions. Under the newly proposed solution/service model, our sales representatives will be grouped into multifunctional teams that link high-quality products with high-quality service (InterClean, 2008). According to HR Guide to the Internet, job analysis is a process to identify and determine in detail the particular job duties and requirements and the relative importance of these duties for a given job. Job analysis is a process where judgments are made about data collected on a job (HR Guide, n.d.). An effective job analysis gathers information and focuses on behaviors and tasks and identifies the employee’s knowledge, skills...
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...Performance Management Plan-Landslide Limousine Jessica Schofield HRM 531 April 28, 2014 Patrice Coultier Below as requested is a performance management plan formulated for the future of Landslide Limousine. This a new business comprised of about approximately twenty-five employees opening in Austin, Texas. Alignment of performance management framework An organization’s success relies on the standards set forth by the company’s principals and standards. It is the responsibility of the employer to develop topnotch standards and expectations that the employees are aware of and can strive to provide to the customers they serve. Employees should be provided proper training and education to best accomplish their tasks and job specific training needs to be managed. When beginning the initial performance appraisals there will need to be equal expectations and understanding of the goals set forth for the employee. To run smoothly it is best that the company provide the best possible tools and professional standards to be sure it is viewed as a company wide expectation and not an individual approach. In light of the goals and expectations of the employee there needs to be assessment and measurement that can be determined and rewarded through merit raises and acknowledgements for hard work and integrity. Organizational performance philosophy As a customer service business it will be essential for Landslide to define the goals of reliability, top-quality customer service, and...
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... |School of Business | | |HRM/531 Version 6 | | |Human Capital Management | Copyright ©2011 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 12.18.12 -2.5.13 Course Description This course prepares students to address the concepts of personnel development as managers. Students learn criteria for developing effective job analysis, appraisal systems, and appropriate career development plans for employees. Other topics include personnel selection, employee compensation, benefits, training, workplace diversity, discipline, employee rights, unions, and management behaviors. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently...
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...An Investment Proposal for InterClean’s Future HRM 531 April 4, 2011 Professor Walfredo Leiva New Training and Mentoring Needs InterClean and EnviroTech are now one. This merger has brought about the necessity for training for all employees regarding new vision of InterClean: no one will be left out. This training program will help us understand what the new organization's expectations are and how to go about successfully meeting those expectations. On average, company annually spends approximately $ 1,241.00 on employee development (Bersin & Associates, (2011). Our goal is to make sure that each one of these precious investment dollars are spent on ensuring your success. Every dollar spent wisely is a “buy-in” for your future success and commitment to the future of InterClean: we are striving to develop our future company leaders today. The company’s new vision is more industry focused. Because of this, more knowledge is needed for us all in the areas of environmental regulations, OSHA standards, and sanitation standards as it pertains to this specific industry. Customers, regardless of the division, are not interested in or do not need to see or hear catch phrases such as, “At EnviroTech we used to….” Or “ Here at InterClean, that is not how we do things.”; therefore, it is essential for all personnel to go through an training program in communication as well as customer satisfaction. The information in this report specifies how the training and mentoring...
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...Career Development Plan Part III – Performance and Career Management Sherry Martin HRM/531 Career Development Plan Part III- Performance and Career Management A training and mentoring program was implemented for the new InterClean sales force. Our next step is to develop a performance and career management program that continues to work in alignment with the company’s new strategic direction. Performance management includes activities to ensure that goals are consistently being met in an effective and efficient manner. Performance management reminds us that training, strong commitment, and hard work alone is not enough to achieve desired results. InterCleans major contribution of performance management is its focus on achieving results – the sales team will be trained to engage directly with facilities managers, health care professionals, and operational executives in their customers' organizations (University of Phoenix, n.d). In addition to performance management, career management is a critical tool that will be applied to provide employees with a life long, self-monitored process of career planning that involves setting personal goals and formulating strategies for achieving them. The development of a performance and career management program will explain the employee feedback process, manager’s assistance with helping employee’s reach a higher level of performance, opportunities for advancement, flexible schedules, adaptation to team diversity, and program costs...
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...Career Development Plan Part III – Performance and Career Management Damesha N. Horace HRM/531 Human Capital Management June 21, 2010 Career Development Plan Part III- Performance and Career Management A training and mentoring program was implemented for the new InterClean sales force. Our next step is to develop a performance and career management program that continues to work in alignment with the company’s new strategic direction. Performance management includes activities to ensure that goals are consistently being met in an effective and efficient manner. Performance management reminds us that training, strong commitment, and hard work alone is not enough to achieve desired results. InterCleans major contribution of performance management is its focus on achieving results – the sales team will be trained to engage directly with facilities managers, health care professionals, and operational executives in their customers' organizations (University of Phoenix, n.d). In addition to performance management, career management is a critical tool that will be applied to provide employees with a life long, self-monitored process of career planning that involves setting personal goals and formulating strategies for achieving them. The development of a performance and career management program will explain the employee feedback process, manager’s assistance with helping employee’s reach a higher level of performance, opportunities for advancement...
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...Tour of the book HRM as I see it: video and text feature Publisher’s acknowledgements Key topics grid xviii xx xxi xxii xxv xxxiii xxxiv xxxvi xxxviii xl 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 8 9 9 13 16 17 18 18 20 22 22 24 25 27 30 I the arena of contemporary human resource management 1 the nature of contemporary HRM John Bratton Outline Objectives Introduction The development of HRM Keynesianism: collectivism and personnel management HRM in practice 1.1: A new role for HR professionals Neo-liberalism: individualism and HRM Management and HRM The meaning of ‘human resource’ The meaning of ‘management’ The nature of the employment relationship Scope and functions of HRM Theoretical perspectives on HRM HRM in practice 1.2: Twenty-first-century senior HR leaders have a changing role The Fombrun, Tichy and Devanna model of HRM The Harvard model of HRM The Guest model of HRM The Warwick model of HRM The Storey model of HRM HRM and globalization: The HRM model in advancing economies? Ulrich’s strategic partner model of HRM Studying HRM Critique and paradox in HRM viii contents ix Case study: Canterbury Hospital Summary, Vocab checklist for ESL students, Review questions and Further reading to improve your mark 33 34 37 37 37 38 38 39 41 44 44 45 46 48 50 52 54 55 56 56 58 60 62 65 66 69 69 69 70 70 71 72 72 73 73 74 77 78 80 81 88 92 2 corporate strategy and strategic HRM John Bratton Outline Objectives Introduction Strategic management Model of strategic management Hierarchy of strategy...
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