Assignment 1: Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness Due Week 2 and worth 300 points Choose one (1) public corporation in an industry with which you are familiar. Research the company on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University’s online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some […]

W6 Assignment “Elements of Reasoning and Intellectual Standards” . Strategies for Decision Making Elements of Reasoning and Intellectual Standards For our assignment this week, you may choose either Option A or Option B. Regardless of the option you choose, be sure to read through the entire assignment directions before crafting your essay. Additionally, use the Week Six Assignment Organization Guide to help you organize your paper. HU260 W6 Assignment Organization […]

W6 Reflection Journal “Identifying Fallacies” . Strategies for Decision Making Identifying Fallacies This week’s lecture focused on applying some of the intellectual standards discussed in previous weeks and applying them to the news media. This week’s lecture also focused on the different fallacies that individuals make when trying to persuade you. Think of some of the disagreements or arguments you have had in the past – either at a personal, […]

Assignment 1: Alignment of HRM and Business Strategies Due Week 3 and worth 100 points Select a publicly traded company to research and evaluate its Human Resource (HR) and business strategy, HR department job positions, and ways it markets its company regarding human capital. Some company Websites that provide this information are listed below: •Marriott: http://www.arubamarriottcareers.com/JobDescriptions.html •Allstate: http://www.jigsaw.com/id209321_d40/allstate_insurance_human_resources_business_contacts.xhtml •State Farm: http://www.statefarm.com/about/retirees/news_articles/hr_serv_assist.asp •Ford Motor Company: http://corporate.ford.com/careers/career-paths/human-resources?&ccode=US Write a two to three […]