Instructions
In AT LEAST 1,500 words (total), pick a single company in the S&P 500 and answer the following 3 questions. Each question may vary in word count; however, no one question can be less than 350 words (=1 page of text) …In addition, you will provide an introduction, conclusion, and company background information not to exceed 200 words. An S&P company is suggested because information is more readily available; however, if you choose another company, please make sure you are able retrieve the necessary research.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE– Aspiring professionals are often frustrated by this obstacle to career advancement. They think “I need experience to get the job BUT I need the job to get experience!!!” Maybe you can relate to this. First, research and describe how your chosen company is handling the question of education and experience requirements in hiring. Then, explain how you would handle it differently (if at all) if you were in charge of human resources for the same company. How much work experience and education would or should be necessary? Would it vary by job? If so, how? And are there any exceptions?
SUCCESSION PLANNING—Some organizations seem to just put off worrying about it until someone dies, resigns, or gets fired. First, research and describe how your chosen company is handling the questions of employee development and succession planning. Then, explain how you would handle it differently (if at all) if you were in charge of human resources for the same company.
BUSINESS LOCATION–Location is a critical variable in determining not just where a business’s operations will be situated, but also where it will find its human capital and talent. First, research and describe how your chosen company is handling location strategy. If no information is available, research the cities they are located in and describe a probable strategy based on your research. Then, explain how you would handle it differently (if at all) if you were in charge of human resources. If you were asked to identify a new city (anywhere in the United States) for a corporate headquarters office, what city would you suggest and why? Be sure to consider variables like minimum wage and taxes, average education levels, and other factors that would be relevant to such a decision.
ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE:
Your paper should also include a minimum of five (5) sources– properly cited in-text and in a reference list in APA format. For every source, you will have at least one citation. Remember, you cite information that is 1) not common knowledge, 2) paraphrased, or 3) directly quoted.
Your paper should be in proper APA format with a title page (no abstract required).
You will note that the rubric does not specifically address issues such as late submission or unoriginal content (plagiarism, etc.). In the event that a submission is found to have concerns in either of these areas, the instructor may make a manual deduction the final calculated score in the appropriate amount as deemed appropriate.
Remember, academic papers are considered formal papers and should use a formal tone. The preferred voice is 3rd person. The use of first and second person is discouraged. Only use first-person perspective where applicable and appropriate, i.e., describing your own role, distinguishing from your point of view and others, referring to your actions, or writing is reflective or contains personal elements, otherwise use 3rd person.
