Homework: Environmental Scanning
Purpose:
The purpose of the Environmental Scanning Article Review Homework is to help students synthesize their understanding of the HRM3150 course outcomes to the current, real-world, HR environment of business.
Instructions:
• Research a current event article related to the assigned topic. Students should focus their research on relevant HR trade publications such as HR Magazine and Workforce Magazine.
Topics:
1) Article Review 1 - Legal and Ethical Issues of Performance Management
2) Article Review 2 - Measurement Tools for Performance Management
3) Article Review 3 - Rater Errors in Performance Management
4) Article Review 4 - Coaching to Improve Work Performance
• Prepare a two-three paragraph summary of the article.
• Explain in an additional two-three paragraphs your understanding of the article as it relates to the homework topic.
• Explain in an additional one-two paragraphs whether you agree or disagree with the author and why.
• Explain in the final one-two paragraphs how knowledge of this topic will help you in your future HR career.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.