Discussion 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management

Background Information:

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During the first week of the discussion, students are to upload an initial post in response to the discussion question. The initial post should be a minimum of 300 words and is due on Sunday at 11:59 pm EST. Please be sure to utilize the reading materials (and any outside sources) to support your position(s) and include proper APA citation (in-text and reference list) in your post.

During the second week of the discussion, students are to upload two reply posts in response to their classmates’ initial posts. Each reply post should respectfully agree or disagree with the position(s) taken by your classmate and state the reasons for your position. Each reply should encourage further discussion from the author of the initial post and be a minimum of 150 words. The two reply posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 pm EST. Please be sure to utilize the reading materials (and any outside sources) to support your position(s) and include proper APA citation (in-text and reference list) in your post.

See the discussion rubric in the Important Documents Folder for more details on grading.

Course Material:
Read Chapter 1 in your Human Resource Management Textbook.
Watch the Ted Talk – The Workforce Crisis of 2030 — and how to start solving it now (13 minutes)
Answer the following questions in a scholarly post of 300 words or more by Wednesday:

Why has the HRM function increased in stature and influence in many organizations and How has increased globalization influenced the way HRM is practiced in the United States?
Week 2 – Reply Posts:
Please choose two student posts that you agree or disagree with and respond to the posts using course content and other academic references to defend your position and add to the overall conversation.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Human resource management operations play a vital role in ensuring that a company will compete substantially and thrive. Organizational effectiveness can be explained in several aspects: legislative compliance, performance, workers’ satisfaction, training efficiency and investment return. For an organization to thrive and survive and maximize returns, reasonable objectives must be attained in every criterion. In most companies, effectiveness can be quantified by reaching objectives, using employee skills and potentials, and making sure well-trained and motivated workers are retained (Dessler, 2020). On the other hand, HRM function has increased in stature and influence in many organizations due to dynamics seen in organizations around the globe, which include increasing competition; outsourcing; increased technology advancements; high demand for skilled and experienced employees; and greater…