What is job evaluation, how does it differ from job analysis and how is it used in establishing an equitable internal job structure?
Assignment
What is job evaluation, how does it differ from job analysis and how is it used in establishing an equitable internal job structure?
Who are typically involved in job evaluation?
How knowledgeable are employees at your company’s in the job evaluation process and job structure? Explain how and why.
Express your opinion about the pros and cons of job-based and person-based pay structures.
Paper
Topic for paper #1:
How might a company’s business strategy affect the internal alignment policies and techniques of its Total Compensation system?
Minimum of 3 full double-spaced pages and a maximum of 5 pages. Must have a minimum of 3 non-text sources as well.
Case study
In this JetBlue Airways: Starting from Scratch case study, JetBlue Airways shows how an entrepreneurial venture can use human resource management, specifically a values-centered approach to managing people, as a source of competitive advantage. Exhibits 1, 3, and 5 are found in this Spreadsheet Supplement.
Application Report 1
Application Report 1: Prepare a 2-3 page report, double spaced using proper APA writing style, that compares the finances of Ford Motor Company (stock symbol: F) to the finances of General Motors (stock symbol: GM). Why has Ford been so successful, and why has GM been lagging ? Based on your comparative analysis, which senior management team is more effective and efficient in running the respective corporations over the last three years?
Your report should include topics we have discussed in the course, such as financial statements, financial ratios, and time value of money concepts.
You can find this information in the following sources: “Wall Street Journal,” “New York Times,” Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, and company web sites. The company web site will often provide you with the latest fiscal reports in the “investor relations” section.
Structure your composition to include a summary of the recent earnings report. Cite financial numbers, such as those that appear on the earnings statements, balance sheets, and statement of cash flow. Relay financial ratios that we discussed in the previous units, such as:
One or two Liquidity ratios;
One or two Asset Management ratios;
One or two Debt Management ratios;
One or two profitability ratios; and,
One or two Market Value ratios.
Describe the significance of these numbers- what do they indicate ? Explain how your report relates to our course and to practicing managers; it should provide a benchmarking and trend analysis of the firms over a three year period.
Assignment for MGT 450
Case Study Analysis
There are a variety of Case Analyses assigned within the course. For each one, you do not need to provide a summary of the entire case, just a summary of the key concerns in the case and the topics you will focus on in your paper.
The requirements for each analysis are:
Length of 3 – 4 pages, excluding title and reference pages, unless otherwise noted in the individual assignment.
Times New Roman, 12 pt, double spaced.
Use headings and APA style formatting.
Think about broad questions to guide your write up.
Why has the organization been so successful?
What advice would you give to your organization bases on this case analysis?
Sections for your Case Write up:
The key concerns, issues, best practices, or dilemmas presented in the case.
The potential ‘root causes’ of the issues, successful strategies or dilemmas presented in the case. In other words, why might these strategies, issues or dilemmas have surfaced in the first place? Your focus should be on identifying ‘root causes’ of concerns, not just their symptoms or current manifestations.
Discussion of situational constraints or opportunities that affect the strategies /issues / concerns and the search or implementation of solutions.
What you believe should be the guiding principles or criteria used in determining the most productive and long-lasting solutions to the strategies/ opportunities/ issues / concerns (given the situational constraints / opportunities you have identified).
Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.
Refer to the next page for the grading rubric.
Grading Rubric for Case Analysis
CRITERIA Deficient Proficient Exemplary
0-20 points 21-30 points 31-40 points
Concepts and Principle Application of concepts and principles is frequently inaccurate or does not include any references to the case, other readings, or discussions. Application of concepts and principles is sometimes inaccurate and/or lacks sufficient references to the case, other readings, or discussions. Accurate application of concepts and principles from the class, including references to the case, other readings, and discussions.
0-13 points 14-17 points 18-20 points
Depth and Insights Targeting is inadequate. Targeting is sometimes unclear and/or lacks full detail. Targeting of root issues, connections between concepts, integration of different content areas, overall insights on issues and solutions is clear and comprehensive.
0-13 points 14-17 points 18-20 points
Illustrations and Examples Inadequate use of specific examples, illustrations, and solutions. Use of specific examples, illustrations, and solutions provided but lacking sufficient detail and/or personal experiences. Effective use of specific examples, illustrations and solutions to the issues/concerns in the case, including personal experiences.
0-13 points 14-17 points 18-20 points
Clear and professional writing and format Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed Few errors that do not impede professional presentation Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free
