Assessment Information Subject Code: GB520 Subject Name: Strategic Human Resource Management Assessment Title: Assessment 1 - Discussion Forums Weighting: 30% Total Marks: 3 x 10 marks = 30 marks Due Date: To be announced the week before in class . Assessment Description . Assessment 1. Individual: On-line forum discussions. A minimum of two postings of between 200 and 300 words each are required in response to each forum discussion question. Access the forum discussion questions using the relevant links on the subject's Portal page. You are required to post at least one direct response to each of the forum discussion questions and one response to other people's postings. In order to stimulate discussion, lecturers may make postings from time-to-time and these can be responded to also. . . . Discussion Question Forum 1 Outsourcing Outsourcing John Doucette, CIO of United Technologies, states that 'If you're not the lowest-cost provider of that service, you need to contract it out' (Overby 2003). However, central to the Zappos business model and its success was to make insourcing decisions based on the criticality of the function to customer service. Based on the readings in the 'Outsourcing' section and your own experience or research of outsourcing, how viable do you think outsourcing is as a human capital strategy? You may wish to consider one or more of the questions below in your response. These are suggestions only. You can consider other issues: o With pressures on costs, is outsourcing inevitable? o Does outsourcing give businesses a competitive edge? o What needs to be done to make outsourcing successful? o Should outsourcing always be under consideration as part of an organisation's strategic HR management? Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 ('Act'). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Forum 2 Best recruitment practices Best recruitment practices How does an organisation best execute recruitment? What are some exemplary strategies from your own or another organisation that have provided desired outcomes? Why do you think these strategies resulted were successful? Write a paragraph or two with a brief rationale and respond to the posts of at least two other students. Forum 3 Pay Equity and Comparable Worth Pay Equity and Comparable Worth Pay equity is the principle that employees undertaking the same or comparable work should receive the same level of remuneration irrespective of their gender. In all areas of HR practice, including determining pay levels, it is unlawful for Australian employers to discriminate between employees purely on the basis of gender. However, in Australia, as elsewhere, the gender pay gap persists. a Why does the gender pay gap persist, who is responsible for it, and what (if anything) can be done about it? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 ('Act'). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Marking Rubrics Evaluative criteria Levels of achievement Outstanding High Sound Limited Timeliness of postings and frequency of postings 10 marks Posts more than one (1) response to questions and more than one (1) response to colleagues' postings for each assessment, within time frames. Each posting is a minimum of 200 words and a maximum 300 words 8.5 -10 marks Posts more than one (1) response to questions and at least one (1) response to colleagues' postings for each assessment, within time frames. Each posting is a minimum of 200 words and a maximum 300 words. 6.5 - 8 marks Posts at least one (1) response to questions and one (1) response to colleagues' postings for each assessment, within time frames. Each posting is a minimum of 200 words and a maximum 300 words. 5 - 6 marks Makes incomplete or no postings within time frames. Posts no response to question and/or no response to colleagues for each assessment. Few or no postings comply with word limits. 0 - 4.5 marks Quality of postings 10 marks Clearly articulated responses to questions involving argument and discussion. Adds to knowledge and understanding of topic. Interprets and answers questions and acknowledges responses from colleagues, promoting engagement in discussion amongst colleagues and fully advancing discussions. Answers supported by text, references, etc. 8.5 - 10 marks Responds to question and contributes to the discussion. Indicates understanding of course readings and how they apply. Expanding on postings form colleagues. Contributes well to flow of discussions. Some analysis and reference to materials. 6.5 -8 marks Brief comments. Doesn't demonstrate an understanding of material. Contributes adequately to discussions acknowledging and reinforcing knowledge in the forum. Adequate references to materials. 5 - 6 marks Postings are off topic or are brief/single word responses. Adds poorly or does not add to discussions. Contradicts others without basis or evidence. Vague or uses assertions. Little or no use of referencing or information to support views. 0 - 4.5 marks Structure 10 marks Succinct and appropriate language and composition. Includes citations. No grammatical errors. Appropriate referencing and formatting used. 8.5 -10 marks Clear statements made. Minor grammatical errors. Includes citations. Adequate referencing and formatting. 6.5 - 8 marks Verbose