Entries by Daphne Hanson

Acme’s stamping operation

What does an EPE of two weeks represent in Acme’s stamping operation? Why do you suppose Acme chose this approach for scheduling and producing stamped parts? What is the new EPE? Explain the decision making process for the change. How will Acme benefit from this change, and what factors drove the decision(s) to make this […]

MEMO encouraging internal employees to apply

You work for a large company that is hiring a social media director, a position the company has not had before. You know that some current employees may be qualified for the new position, so you want to encourage them to apply because they would already have knowledge about the company’s products, services, and culture. […]

Rely on communications

How much do you rely on communications? When you answer this, consider the number of text messages, phone calls, and e-mails you have either sent or received in the last 24 hours from your computer or smartphone. Is the number any different from one of the days from last week? Do you think you could […]

Human Resources manager for a large distribution site

You are the Human Resources manager for a large distribution site. Your recent employee opinion survey indicated that overall, employees felt that this was a good place to work. However, recent downturns in the economy have resulted in the loss of large contracts, which provided a significant portion of the company’s revenue. One of the […]

Multimedia evaluation framework

Post a report on the results of testing your multimedia evaluation framework. Identify the target audience and learning objective for which you want a multimedia item. Identify the items you evaluated. Explain how well your items rated for each element in your framework. Which item did your framework indicate would be the best choice? Are […]

conflict as far as skills and strategies to apply

Can you please help me with the steps to take to sequentially solve this conflict as far as skills and strategies to apply with the following scenario? A Global ProTech employee contacts you, her HR professional, because she has a concern about her department manager, who she describes as rude and unappreciative. In addition, the […]

Establishing a branch of a family business in China

Establishing a branch of a family business in China. A family-owned carbon steel company from Germany has extended its business to Hong Kong. The owners bought a small traditional Chinese firm and decided to copy the successful structure they had developed at home. This structure was headed by three general managers who equally shared the […]

An abuse of CCP’s paid sick leave

“You are the new HR Officer at a medium-sized local manufacturer Canadian Corrugated Products [CCP]. A good friend Raj needed a job so you recommended that he be hired into a sales job at CCP. Raj does good work and is like by everyone at CCP. You know that Raj is a bit of a […]

Develop a Job Description

Create a Job Matrix (found in your Canvas and also attached in an announcement sent to you on June 17) to help you Develop a Job Description for 3 positions and for each one answer one sentence about: Why do you need to add a position? How will this position benefit the company? What are […]

candidate application experience

Define your candidate application experience.  Is your jobs section easy to find on your company’s website? Is your job search function easy to use? Does it have filters? Is your job application mobile optimized (i.e., can someone easily apply on their smartphone)? What is the application process? (Does it involve telephone pre-screening, how many interviews, […]