Day: October 5, 2020

Final ProjectBe sure to review the Final Project Guidelines document from the Week 1 Learning Resources area.In the Final Project for this course, you demonstrate your understanding of the major topics presented by applying these concepts to a government or non-profit organization of your choice.For the Final Project, you select a government (FBI) (federal, state, or local) or non-profit...

Discussion: Selection ToolsAfter a group of potential applicants has advanced through the recruitment and screening process, the human resource manager must select the best applicant from a group of finalists. Selection techniques such as cognitive ability tests, personality inventories, experience ratings, and interviews can assist managers working in non-profit and government organizations.For...

Assignment: Part 2 of the Final ProjectFinal Project Outline and Annotated BibliographyAs a future leader in government administration, it is essential that you understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and processes related to human resource management. Over the past several weeks, you have explored many of these human resource management concepts.For this Assignment, you will be...

Discussion: RecruitmentRecruitment is necessary to attract qualified applicants to an organization. One recruitment technique entails screening applicants to determine who has the requisite knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOCs) to be successful on the job. In any organization, time is of the essence, and cannot be wasted on applicants who are not qualified. One factor...

Discussion 1: OutsourcingOne of the most significant developments in public administration over the last several decades has been the privatization of public services. In the United States and some other countries, much of this privatizing has taken the form of outsourcing or contracting out. These developments have important implications for human resource management.For this Discussion, review...