Two in one assignment due sunday if I could recive before Sunday it’ll be great.
#1 *** Respond to the following questions in detail. Each question response must be at least 300 words not including the reference(s). You need to have at least one valid external reference to support each response (a total of three). Resources must be shown in APA format with in-text citations in the response. Complete this assignment as a Word document using the correct homework format and upload as instructed.
1. Summarize the key facts and issues of the case. Update the information in the case by researching it on the Internet. Focus your response on the specific issues in the case.
2. Consider the impact of the Sandusky scandal on Penn State. What organizational functions (management, marketing, human resources, etc.) were affected and what was the impact?
3. Identify the internal and external stakeholders and discuss how each was affected?
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#2***HRM Matters to Everyone
Effective management of human resources can form the foundation of a high-performance work system—an organization in which technology, organizational structure, people, and processes work together to give an organization an advantage in the competitive environment. All but the smallest organizations have human resources (HR) departments, whose duties include (but are not limited to) developing training programs, recruiting people with the right skill sets, informing employees about their benefits, establishing and implementing personnel policies, and ensuring that the organization complies with employment laws.
Many areas that HR has traditionally dealt with—such as job analysis and design, compensation and benefits, and policy creation and administration—are administrative. Increasingly, HR managers are also becoming more involved in the strategic aspect of HR—that is, in the overall planning and direction of the organization. In this activity, you will apply your knowledge of both the administrative and strategic aspects of HR.
Read the case below and answer the question that follows.
Gail has been the HR director for a manufacturing company for over fifteen years, and she has seen her role in the organization grow substantially. When she first took the job, the department consisted only of herself and one assistant. Gail’s time was primarily spent in recruitment, selection, and hiring, and on the performance management system. Currently, Gail has a staff of seven, and they handle those traditional responsibilities in addition to payroll, benefits, employee development, and training. She’s grateful to have such an excellent staff, because as the company has grown, her responsibilities have expanded, as has her influence in the organization. Of course, she still has to make sure all of HR’s responsibilities are smoothly and effectively executed!
Gail recently sat down with the executive team, including the President, Executive VP, and Controller, to talk about the need for downsizing due to severe economic changes in their area. Gail has been very active in tracking local business trends, and she also understands the specific financial issues that the company faces, so she is just as comfortable talking about critical issues that impact the business as she is comfortable talking about human resources. Because of this, she is able to actively participate in strategic planning, and her candid input is both welcome and useful.
Some of the specific areas the executive team has asked her to address include coming up with a plan to assist people in adapting to the upcoming changes and making sure that retention strategies are in place to keep and continue to develop top talent.
What should Gail do in response to the company’s anticipated changes?
Your response should be a minimum of 400 words and be in APA format with at least one APA formatted reference. In-text citations are required. Complete in Word and upload the file for grading.