This Competency Assessment assesses the following outcome(s): GB520-1: Evaluate the value of Human Resources Management in the organization system. SHRM Case Analysis: “PAC Resources Inc.” Review th

Assessment

This Competency Assessment assesses the following outcome(s):

GB520-2: Evaluate Human Resource systems for how well they support organizational strategic goals.

SHRM Case Analysis: “The Reyes Fitness Centers, Inc: The Strategic HR Opportunity.”

Review the SHRM case, “The Reyes Fitness Centers, Inc: The Strategic HR Opportunity.”

Prepare a 4–6 page case analysis on the topic of strategic management and why it is critical to the success of an organization in meeting its goals and mission. In your analysis respond to the following question: What is strategic management and why is it critical to the success of an organization in meeting its goals and mission?

Your analysis of this case and your written submission should reflect an understanding of the critical issues of the case, integrating the material covered in the text, and present concise and well-reasoned justifications for the stance that you take.

Case Analysis Criteria: Your case analysis should consist of:

A brief analysis of the situation and pending decision problem, as presented in the case, and as relevant to your answer. This should be exceptionally brief and you should assume the person reading the Assignment is familiar with the details of the case.
Identification of the major issues surrounding the organization or individuals involved with the organization.
Identification of alternate courses of action to address the issues identified.
The decision or recommendation for action, with the appropriate supporting arguments.
The case question is designed to guide the direction of your analysis in the case. Your analysis should address and ultimately answer the question.

Case Analysis Tips: Avoid common errors in case analyses, such as:

Focusing too heavily on minor issues.
Lamenting because of insufficient data in the case and ignoring creative alternatives.
Rehashing of case data — you should assume the reader knows the case.
Not appropriately evaluating the quality of the case's data.
Obscuring the quantitative analysis or making it difficult to understand.

Typical “minus (–)” grades result from submissions that:

Are late.
Are not well integrated and lack clarity.
Do not address timing issues.
Do not recognize the cost implications or are not practical.
Get carried away with personal biases and are not pertinent to the key issues.
Are not thoroughly proofread and corrected.

Be sure to review the Competency Assessment Checklist Rubric in order to understand the criteria on which you will be evaluated.

Assessment Checklist:

Differentiate between the roles of traditional and strategic HRM.
Evaluate the five major objectives of HR planning.
Evaluate the major parts of a work system design.
Investigate the HR issues associated with technology with United States workers.

Make sure your document includes:

• Your name

• Date

• Course name and section number

• Unit number

• Case name

• Page numbers

Minimum Submission Requirements

This Assessment should be a Microsoft® Word® document.
This Assessment should be a minimum of 4–6 pages long, double-spaced, in addition to the title and reference pages.
Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
Your paper must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review APA formatting and style resources found in the Writing Center accessed through the Academic Success Center within the Academic Tools area. (It should include a cover sheet, paper is double spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, correct citations, Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors, and correct references at the bottom of the last page.)

If work submitted for this competency assessment does not meet the minimum submission requirements, it will be returned without being scored.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty. It violates the University Honor Code, and the offense is subject to disciplinary action. You are expected to be the sole author of your work. Use of another person's work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Whether the action is intentional or not, it still constitutes plagiarism.

For more information on the University’s plagiarism policy, refer to the current University Catalog.

Directions for Submitting Your Assessment

Before you submit your Assessment, you should save your work on your computer in a location and with a name that you will remember.
Ensure your Assessment is in a Microsoft Office-compatible format (Word .doc or .docx).
Submit your completed Assessment to the Competency Assessment Dropbox.