Assignment 1: Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper, titled Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected,

1. Provide background information about the agency's key historical events, mission, and goals / objectives. (Title this section Introduction)

2. Describe at least three (3) functions of this agency, highlighting the public it serves. (Title this section Agency Functions)

3. Analyze at least two (2) current events involving the agency that might have implications to personnel management. (Use the e-Activities from Week 1 and Week 2.) (Title this section Agency News)

4. Explain the rationale for selecting this agency with at least two (2) justifiable reasons (Title this section Rationale for Selecting Agency)

5. Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental Websites. (Include no more than one non-government Website)

Some government websites you may want to consider are:

• U.S. Government Website located at www.usa.qov
• Office of Personnel Management Website located at vonnotoommov
• FedWorld Website located at http://www.fedworld.qov/

Assignment 2: Evaluation of Agency's Public Personnel Administration

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Revise the previous assignment based on your professors feedback.

2. Analyze the organizational design of the selected agency's human resource management in relationship to the entire organization. Assess its strengths and weaknesses. (Title this section Organizational Design)

3. Assess the agency in terms of its global or international linkages, highlighting its application of theory to its approach to personnel management. (Title this section Global Linkages and Personnel Management)

4. Analyze at least three (3) of the major components of the agency's human resource system's goals and practices regarding the recruitment and hiring of a qualified workforce. (Title this section Personnel Recruitment and Hiring Practices)

5. Evaluate the agency's approach to training and programs provided for new and existing employees for the development of knowledge, skills, and overall competencies, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses. (Title this section Employee Skills Training)

6. Recommend at least two (2) actions the agency could take to improve in the areas of recruiting and training a qualified workforce. (Title this section Recruiting and Training Recommendations)

7. Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and govemmental Websites (Include no more than one non-government Website)