Discussion: Topic 1 - HRM Strategy (chapter 2)

Provide an initial response to only one option below. Your response should state which option you chose, and it should be about one or two paragraphs long. Draw on information provided in chapters 1, 2 or the required videos (provide at least one citation from the required readings) when addressing your selected option. Be sure to review the discussion rubric for assessment criteria. Remember, no reference is needed for the required text; however, provide a link for other outside sources cited in your response - a citation and a reference is not the same.

Think about an organization that you worked for in the past or your current organization. Select either the work group or the organization level. What were the core competencies of either the work group or organization? Explain how the core competencies supported the organizational strategy. (Remember you need to cite the required textbook even when you are responding with your own experiences.)

Topic 2 - EEO (chapter 3)

Provide an initial response to only one option below. Your response should state which option you chose, and it should be about one or two paragraphs long. Draw on information provided in chapters 3 or the required videos (provide at least one citation from the required readings or videos) when addressing your selected option. Be sure to review the discussion rubric for assessment criteria. Remember, no reference is needed for the required text; however, provide a link for other outside sources cited in your response - a citation and a reference is not the same.

Select one of the employment law concepts or acts from chapter 3. Use the U.S. Department of Labor website to further research this topic. Discuss either 1) What changes or clarifications have been published by the DOL recently, or 2) describe employer resources available on this topic and how an employer can use them.