Topic: The topic that I have chose from my final project will be Starbucks. One of, if not, the most well-known coffee shops across the nation undergoing stock losses, boycotts, strikes, and unions, etc… The issue that will be highlighted in the topic submission will be the hiring and inconsistent schedules within the workplace.
The project requires you to examine a human resource management problem or issue of concern in a real organization (preferably the organization you work for). The purpose of this project is to give you an opportunity to apply what has been learned in the course (through course lectures, readings, class activities and discussions) to problems in an organization of your choice.
You will act as short-term consultant. You will focus on an issue or problem that the organization is facing and is relevant to the content of this course. It will likely take several conversations with your key contact person at the organization to identify a problem or issue that can be clearly defined, is manageable in scope, and is relevant to the course. I advise you to be selective in choosing an issue or problem to study, as a lack of depth in the issue itself will not be an acceptable excuse for lack of depth in the analysis. You will gather information from people in the organization through direct contact. You may also supplement information with data from media, the organization’s literature, and other secondary sources.
To meet this goal, you should answer the following questions in the assignment detailed below in an APA formatted paper (minimum 5-7 pages):
Provide a company overview (Company mission, vision, core values, number of employees, etc).
What is the HR issue or problem facing the organization? (Be specific.)
What course concepts can be applied to understand why the problem is occurring? (Be sure to explain why the problem is occurring)
What recommendations can you offer to help improve the issue or problem being faced? (Minimum of two recommendations)
Conclude your paper explaining how your recommendations benefit this organization’s HRM functioning.
