Assignment Description: Areas (Select 1) HR Planning and HR Strategy HR Staffing (Recruitment & Selection) Compensation & Benefits Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity Performance Management Training and Development Other (with prior consent of instructor) You should select one area from the above list that reflects a program of practice in your current or previous place of employment. For example for area II HR Staffing you might select a structured interview guide or examine the steps in the selection process; for area V Performance Management you might select a particular performance appraisal from used in your organization; for area VI Training and Development you might focus on the challenges associated with transfer of training in your organization and develop a strategy to enhance transfer. work in the selected area should include the following: A narrative describing the background, major issues, practices, and problems / challenges based on personal knowledge/experiences, observations, and / or interviews. the narrative or \"problem statement\" should be no more than two single-spaced pages. Provide a copy of any materials in reference to the program or practice. for example, a list of the steps in selection; a copy of the interview guide, the performance appraisal form a copy of the policy etc. Note: Materials will be kept confidential by the instructor and will not be shared with others. Locate at least three published (peer reviewed) articles (in addition to those assigned in class) related to the selected topic area and program or practice selected. you should look for material that provide strategic direction concerning how to address the problem or challenge you have identified in #1 above attach a copy of the articles (pdf format, hard copy, or active link.) Provide an evaluation of the program or practice in light of your knowledge of the topic gained in the course, readings, in the selected articles and the premise of HR value creation as outlined in \"the HR Value proposition\" (this is your opportunity to synthesize and apply knowledge, and you should provide evidence of you ability to audit the HR function). Discuss how this program or practice supports the organization\''s strategic objectives, based on your evaluation, provide recommendations for the improvement of the effectivness of the program or practice. General Information for all The above 4 assignments: All the assignments should be customized and suite P.G.D class level (Post Graduate Diploma) Deadline: 27/04/2009 Referencing System: Harvard Type of assignment: Report assignment