Final essay topic

1. Workflow analysis
Consider the “job and organization” you have done the group assignments.
a. Perform a job analysis on this job including job output, activities and
inputs.
b. What is the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the
tasks? What environmental trends or shocks (like computers) might
change this job, and how would that change the skill requirements?
c. If the managers want to commit to processes that highlight the role of
effective collaboration and teamwork, how could the process of work-
flow design play out and how might the results be different than if the
organization was committed to processes aimed at promoting individual
autonomy?
d. Which approach to job design was most influential in redesigning this
job?

2. Recruitment and selection

Consider the “job and organization” you have done the group assignments.
a. The line manager has decided that a behavioral interview will solve many
hiring problems. What can you tell the manager about this type of
interview and whether it is likely to be effective?
b. Prepare a structured interview script for that interview.
c. Aside from interview, what are other selection methods that are
appropriate in selecting candidates for this job?
d. What are the ethical and legal consideration in choosing the candidates
for this job?

3. Training
Consider the “job and organization” you have done the group assignments.
a. Prepare a need assessment for this job.
b. What is most appropriate training method for this job? Explain some
factors contributing to the effectiveness of that training method?
 c. What learning condition do you think is most necessary for learning to
occur?
d. What can companies do to encourage informal learning?
e. What type of evaluation design should it use?

4. Development
Consider the “job and organization” you have done the group assignments.
a. Describe the job holder' and companies' responsibilities in each step of
the career management process.
b. List and explain the characteristics of effective 360-degree feedback
systems for this job.
c. There are many cases where employees refuse to be relocated. However,
they need to develop new skills, strengthen skill weaknesses, and be
exposed to new aspects of the business to prepare for management
positions. How could an employee’s current job be changed to develop
management skills?
d. Explain the type of coaching which is appropriate for this job.

5. Employee performance
Consider the “job and organization” you have done the group assignments.
a. Establish the performance standards for this job.
b. What is the most appropriate approach to measure the performance of this
job holder?
c. What would managers do to ensure that a results or objective focus of
that job’s performance management is effective?
d. What errors might managers make when preparing the performance
appraisal on this job holder? How might you avoid those errors?

6. Employee separation and retention

Consider the “job and organization” you have done the group assignments.
a. If you are a manager managing the organization with high employee
turnover, what actions would you take to increase retention of
employees?
 b. What are the possible off-the-job stress and dissatisfaction which might
create on-the-job problems? What are the rights and responsibilities of the
human resource manager in helping the employee to overcome these
problems?
c. Discuss job satisfaction with regard to supervisors and co-workers.
Explain the relationship between social support and job satisfaction.
d. You are employing a program of employee survey research. Develop a
list of appropriate questions that should be asked on such a survey.

7. Employee compensation
Consider the “job and organization” you have done the group assignments.
a. Explain the major theories which organization use to build the pay
structure and identify which one is the most suitable for this job.
b. This organization is evaluating whether the current pay structure makes
sense in view of its competitors. What are the organizations with which to
compare to this organization? Why is this organization’s pay structure
different from those of the competitors? What are the potential
consequences of having a pay structure that is out of line relative to those
of the competitors?
c. Aside from salary, what are other possible compensation method that this
job holder might prefer?
d. Because of the Covid_19, the organization is facing some financial issues
and decide to change the compensation systems. Describe various ways
an organization can communicate these changes.