Assignment: The Organization (Banking Organization) Purpose To assess your ability to: describe how a company's human resources are a source of competitive advantage define the role human resource management plays in driving business success Overview According to the Syllabus, meeting all requirements for an assignment will earn you a grade of B. A grade of B indicates expected performance at the graduate level. To achieve a grade of B+ or better, your work should cover all main points of an assignment, demonstrate a clear and concise organized thought process, incorporate various levels of creativity, include additional resources and experiences into the assignment, and contain no noticeable grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors. A grading rubric for all assignments has also been included so you will know the criteria in which your professor will be grading your assignment. Be sure to review the rubric and make sure you have addressed all the criteria before submitting your assignment. Action Items 1. Read the APA Style & Academic Integrity Guidelines. 2. Review the Business Brief Guidelines located in the MBA Toolbox (bottom of course website). 3. Review the Journal List at the Franklin University Library HR Management library guide. The guide includes specific journals on human resource management. 4. Review the MBA Journal List located in the MBA Toolbox. 5. Identify an organization that you would like to explore throughout this course. This can be the organization in which you work or one with which you are familiar. (Banking Organization) Note: It is advised that you read all the assignments for this course so that you understand the areas of the organization that you will explore. Make sure you will have access to the information needed in order to complete these assignments. 6. Write a 3- to 4-page business brief that includes the following items. Include a reference list that contains at least 3 to 5 professional or scholarly resources (at least two resources have to be from the MBA Journal List). a. Briefly describe the organization you selected to write on throughout this course, its purpose, and why you chose the organization. b. Describe how your selected organization uses its human resources to drive competitive advantage within its business model. 7. Include the Grading Rubric (below) as an appendix to your document. The Organization Total 100 points Criteria Describes the organization selected, its purpose, and why selected. Discusses how the organization uses its human resources to drive competitive advantage within its business model. Unacceptable Acceptable Proficient Vaguely addresses and describes the organization selected, its purpose, and why selected or completely off the topic. Addresses and describes the organization selected, its purpose, and why selected and, for the most part, fulfills assignment requirements. Addresses and describes the organization selected, its purpose, and why selected and demonstrates solid ability to accomplish the assignment. (0-15 points) Vaguely discusses how the organization uses its human resources to drive competitive advantage within its business model or completely off the topic. (16-17 points) (18-20 points) Integrates established HRM principles into the discussion. Synthesizes relevant information and materials to provide (0-11 points) Synthesizes information at a minimal level. Discusses how the organization uses its human resources to drive competitive advantage within its business model and demonstrates solid ability to accomplish the assignment. (16-17 points) (0-15 points) Rarely integrates established HRM principles into the discussion. Discusses how the organization uses its human resources to drive competitive advantage within its business model and, for the most part, fulfills assignment requirements. (18-20 points) For the most part, does a good job of integrating established HRM principles into the discussion. Consistently does a good job of integrating established HRM principles into the discussion. (12-13 points) For the most part, effectively synthesizes information, which (14-15 points) Consistently and effectively synthesizes information, which Student Positions and Comments evidence of critical thought. Develops ideas with clarity and logic. Uses concrete language. supports main ideas. (0-7 points) Demonstrates little clarity and logic. Readers have difficulty following the line of reasoning. (0-7 points) Inadequate or minimal use of proper terminology in the field(s). Provides no specific examples or uses inadequate examples. provides strong support to main ideas. (8 points) Develops ideas with clarity and logic. Readers can generally follow the line of reasoning. (9-10 points) Develops ideas with clarity and logic. Ideas flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. (8 points) (9-10 points) For the most part, uses proper terminology and provides specific examples. Consistently uses proper terminology and provides specific examples to support ideas. Considered holistically, demonstrates the ability to write at the graduate level. (9-10 points) For the most part, uses supporting documentation that is properly referenced and cited. Consistently uses supporting documentation that is properly referenced and cited. (0-3 points) Considered holistically, the student demonstrates an inadequate ability to write at the graduate level. (4 points) Considered holistically, the student demonstrates an acceptable ability to write at the graduate level. (0-7 points) Uses supporting documentation that has been properly references and cited. (8 points) (0-7 points) Inadequate or minimal use of supporting documentation or not properly referenced or cited. (8 points) (5 points) Considered holistically, the student demonstrates a proficient ability to write at the graduate level. (9-10 points) SubTotal Points = Turnitin.com Did not turn paper into Turnitin.com ---- ---- ---- ---- Minus 5 points Revisions based on the originality Report Did not revise paper based on the originality report Minus 5 points Total Points = Assignment: High Performance Workplace Purpose To assess your ability to: discuss methods for enhancing employee morale and job satisfaction to increase business performance describe methods for measuring employee morale and job satisfaction analyze methods for supporting positive change in an organization Action Items 1. Research the following topics: a. Methods used to enhance employee morale and job satisfaction to increase business performance. b. Methods used to measure employee morale and job satisfaction. c. Methods for supporting positive change in an organization. 2. Write a 3- to 4-page business brief that includes the following items. Include a reference list that has at least 3 to 5 professional or scholarly resources (at least two resources have to be from the MBA Journal List). a. b. Based on your research, recommend how the organization can improve employee morale and job satisfaction. Include a rationale for why your recommendations would improve employee morale and job satisfaction and its impact on business performance. c. Change is a constant element of today's organizational environment. Describe the methods your organization uses to support positive change. d. 3. Describe the methods your organization (HSBC BANK) currently uses to enhance employee morale and job satisfaction. Based on your research and personal experience, discuss how effective the organization's efforts are in achieving positive change. Recommend ways that the organization can improve its ability to respond positively to change. Submit your business brief to turnitin.com. Your professor will provide the necessary access information so you can upload your paper to the turnitin.com class assignment site. 4. 5. Read the Originality Report you receive from turnitin.com and make any modifications as needed to your business brief. Include the Grading Rubric as an appendix to your document. Assignment: High Performance Workplace Purpose To assess your ability to: discuss methods for enhancing employee morale and job satisfaction to increase business performance describe methods for measuring employee morale and job satisfaction analyze methods for supporting positive change in an organization Action Items 1. Research the following topics: a. Methods used to enhance employee morale and job satisfaction to increase business performance. b. Methods used to measure employee morale and job satisfaction. c. Methods for supporting positive change in an organization. 2. Write a 3- to 4-page business brief that includes the following items. Include a reference list that has at least 3 to 5 professional or scholarly resources (at least two resources have to be from the MBA Journal List). a. b. Based on your research, recommend how the organization can improve employee morale and job satisfaction. Include a rationale for why your recommendations would improve employee morale and job satisfaction and its impact on business performance. c. Change is a constant element of today's organizational environment. Describe the methods your organization uses to support positive change. d. 3. Describe the methods your organization (HSBC BANK) currently uses to enhance employee morale and job satisfaction. Based on your research and personal experience, discuss how effective the organization's efforts are in achieving positive change. Recommend ways that the organization can improve its ability to respond positively to change. Submit your business brief to turnitin.com. Your professor will provide the necessary access information so you can upload your paper to the turnitin.com class assignment site. 4. 5. Read the Originality Report you receive from turnitin.com and make any modifications as needed to your business brief. Include the Grading Rubric as an appendix to your document