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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.