Performance Appraisal Programs

SCENARIO: You are the Director of Compensation and Benefits for Lansing-Smith Corporation, a 6-month old sales and service organization that currently has a workforce of 150 employees. You recently joined the organization when the Vice President of Operations decided to move the Compensation and Benefits function out of the Accounting Department, into a separate function. From your own observations you have identified several areas in need of review, redesign or development, including projects such as an audit of current pay plans to ensure they are aligned with federal regulations, an analysis of various pay plans to assess which plans will provide maximum benefit for Lansing-Smith, extens... click for more

HR professional services at ABC Credit Union

Situation: I am the HR professional at ABC Credit Union, a relatively small organization of five branch locations experiencing rapid growth and expansion to 10 branches. Historically, the company has always recruited for job openings from outside the firm in order to hire the most “qualified and experienced” employees for the job. The director has asked me to research and recommend a policy for promotion from within. He is particularly concerned about the affects on employee morale when people who apply for positions are not selected. 1. What are the alternative procedures for considering internal employees? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages for each? 3. ... click for more

Strategies for Change

1. Many organizations are forming transnational networks and alliances. Define the necessity for these alliances. 2. Discuss the ways in which disaster can be avoided during periods of change. Exercises 1. To succeed in the 21st century, a new generation of leaders will be required, rather than managers. In a few paragraphs, discuss what you see as the differences between leaders and managers. Find at least one outside reference (Internet, business article, or journal article) to support your position. 2. Describe the four competencies of leadership. In a group situation you have experienced in the past, have all four competencies been utilized? Professional Development Wha... click for more

Annual Benefits Review

Scenario: You are the Director of Compensation and Benefits for Lansing-Smith Corporation, a 6-month old sales and service organization that currently has a workforce of 150 employees. You recently joined the organization when the Vice President of Operations decided to move the Compensation and Benefits function out of the Accounting Department, into a separate function. From your own observations you have identified several areas in need of review, redesign or development, including projects such as an audit of current pay plans to ensure they are aligned with federal regulations, an analysis of various pay plans to assess which plans will provide maximum benefit for Lansing-Smith, extens... click for more

Human resource management: career development.

What is the benfits to an origanization or individual having a formalized career development system? Should career development activities be integrated with other human resource management activities? What criteria should be considered to evaluate a good candidate for promotion? .