Purpose:
The purpose of the Environmental Scanning Article Review Assignment 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.
o Topics:
§ Article Review 1 – Legal and Ethical Issues of Performance Management
§ Article Review 2 – Measurement Tools for Performance Management
§ Article Review 3 – Rater Errors in Performance Management
§ 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 assignment 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:
The completed assignment must be prepared in APA format, including the title page, reference page, and in-text source citations. The Article Review will consist of 6-10 paragraphs of body – approximately 1000-1500 words total, not including title and reference pages.
