Assignment Prompt & Instructions
**Course Project – Business Theme and Employee Positions**
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**Week 3: Course Project – Business Theme and Employee Positions**
**Week 3: Develop a Business Theme and Employee Positions**
The following is due this week:
· Develop a business theme and an employee position.
· Follow APA style and format, and ensure the assignment contains a title page and reference page.
· See the
[Individual Course Project Overview page](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/134858/pages/individual-course-project-overview?module_item_id=11874480) in Introduction & Resources for more details and expectations.
Remember to submit your assignment for grading when finished.
Course Project Overview
Designing a Compensation Plan
Objectives
The primary learning objective of the individually completed Course Project is to provide practical
experience in designing specific elements of a compensation structure for an organization, beginning
with creating a business, staffing it, implementing the pay plan, and assessing performance.
Getting Started
The Individual Course Project requires a great deal of work. Please do not wait until we have covered all
of the material to get started. Familiarize yourself with the online resources, both O*NET and the
information at salary.com. The DeVry University online library, as well as the on-call librarians, can
provide a great deal of research assistance. Use O* NET and/or salary.com to provide key critical
information related to job descriptions. Further, check out the information provided online at the
Department of Labor (dol.gov) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov).
Course Project
The Course Project is divided into the following deliverables.
The Course Project is an individual paper, which is further subdivided as follows:
1.
1. First section: Develop a Business Theme and Employee Positions.
2. Second section: Staffing and Pay Structures.
3. Final section: Benefits and the Compensation Budget.
Expectations
The course project will have three (3) deliverables. Each week the paper should be submitted with 4-5
pages in length, double-spaced, not including title and reference pages. The seventh edition APA Style
Manual is the style guide to be used for all written papers in this course.
• No additional spaces between paragraphs.
• Paragraphs should be at least three sentences.
• Indent paragraphs
• Use 11pt Calibri or 12pt Times New Roman.
• Have correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage.
• One peer-reviewed source (in addition to the textbook), must have an in-text citation and full
reference on the reference page (each week find a new peer-reviewed source).
• Use APA formatting and style guidelines, including a cover page (link for templateLinks to an
external site. Download link for templateLinks to an external site.Open this document with
ReadSpeaker docReader).
Develop a Business Theme and Employee Positions—Due in Week 3
Business Theme
1. What is the business (technical, professional, service, etc.)? Create the business and give it a
name.
2. Locate the business in the United States. Give local area demographic information of the area,
business tax structure, and any other information to help with the description of the
organization and its customer base.
3. Develop a description of the organization (goals, strategy, culture, values, environment, and
product or service).
Employee Positions
1. Establish a staffing plan and determine the positions needed. There is to be a minimum of six (6)
employees (full-time or part-time) in the startup organization. For other deliverables of the
course project you will be answering questions about the entire staff.
2. Are employees union or nonunion, or does the work environment include both categories?
3. Write a job description for one position.
4. Explain the ranking methodology in your project (see exhibit 5.5 and 5.6 in your textbook).
Job description should contain the following:
• Use a standardized format for the job description (see exhibit 4.2 in your textbook).
• NOTE: It would be effortless to use an existing job description. The expectation is for you to
create an original description that aligns with your created business.
• Describe the scope of the position (Summary).
o Relationships-who will they report to.
o Qualifications
o Essential Responsibilities
o Define the qualifications (education requirements, experience, skills, and other criteria).
▪ Define the ADA requirements. Each job description should have ADA
requirements defined per position. This should include the physical, mental, and
environmental conditions per position.
Reflection
• Write two-three paragraphs about your take-a-ways from this assignment.
• Rubric: Week 3: Course Project-Business Theme and Employee Positions
Note: The National Occupational Information Network or O*NETLinks to an external site. contains an
excellent job description writer.
**Rubric**
**HRM598 Week 3 Course Project (2)**
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| HRM598 Week 3 Course Project (2) |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBusiness Theme<br>What is the business (technical, professional, service, etc.)? Create the business and give it a name.<br>Locate the business in the United States. Give local area demographic information, business tax structure, and any other information to help describe the organization and its customer base.<br>Develop a description of the organization (goals, strategy, culture, values, environment, and product or service. | **25 to >20.0 ptsFull Marks** Student demonstrating an understanding of the three designated elements of the business theme section.<br> <br>**20 to >0.0 ptsMid Marks** Student demonstrated some of the elements of the assignment.<br> <br>**0 ptsNo Marks** Student did not meet the requirments of the assignment. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEmployee Positions<br>Establish a staffing plan and determine the positions needed. There is to be a minimum of 6 employees (full-time or part-time) in the startup organization.<br>Are employees union or nonunion, or does the work environment include both categories?<br>Explain the ranking methodology in your project (see exhibit 5.5 and 5.6 in your textbook). | **25 to >20.0 ptsFull Marks** Student demonstrating an understanding of the three designated elements of the employee section.<br> <br>**20 to >0.0 ptsMid Marks** Student demonstrating some understanding of the three designated elements of the employee section.<br> <br>**0 ptsNo Marks** Student did not meet the requirments of the assignment. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeJob Description<br>Write one job description.<br>Use a standardized format for the job description (see exhibit 4.2 in your textbook). | **10 to >9.0 ptsFull Marks** Student developed a job description that is in alignment with the textbook example and represents the business they created.<br> <br>**9 to >7.0 ptsMid Marks** Student developed a job description that is in some sort of alignment with the textbook example and represents the business they created.<br> <br>**7 to >0 ptsNo Marks** Student did not developed a job description that is in alignment with the textbook example nor represents the business they created. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Spelling, and APA Formatting<br>A paper of 4 to 5 pages in length, double-spaced, is customarily necessary to cover each deliverables topic adequately. This does not include the title and reference pages. If using a font larger than 12pt, then more pages might be produced. Use a font that works best to represent your work. <br>At least one peer-reviewed source besides the textbook for this course. The source should be listed as an in-text citation in the paper and a full reference of that citation on the reference page. | **5 to >4.0 ptsFull Marks** Paper is written in a clear concise manner that is free of grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors. Student has provided one peer-reviewed source besides the textbook.<br> <br>**4 to >3.0 ptsMid Marks** Paper has a few grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors. Student has provided one peer-reviewed source besides the textbook.<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsNo Marks** Paper is not written in a clear concise manner that is free of grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors. Student has not provided one peer-reviewed source in addition to the textbook. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelection<br>Write a couple of paragraphs to what you have learned from this assignment. What were your take-a-ways. Have at least two-three paragraphs. | **10 ptsFull Marks** Student has met the expecations of the reflection.<br> <br>**0 ptsNo Marks** Student did not meet the expecations fo the reflection. | 10 pts |
Total Points: 75
**## Week31.docx**
**Week 3: Course Project – Business Theme and Employee Positions**
**Week 3: Develop a Business Theme and Employee Positions**
The following is due this week:
· Develop a business theme and an employee position.
· Follow APA style and format, and ensure the assignment contains a title page and reference page.
· See the
[Individual Course Project Overview page](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/134858/pages/individual-course-project-overview?module_item_id=11874480) in Introduction & Resources for more details and expectations.
Remember to submit your assignment for grading when finished.
Course Project Overview
Designing a Compensation Plan
Objectives
The primary learning objective of the individually completed Course Project is to provide practical
experience in designing specific elements of a compensation structure for an organization, beginning
with creating a business, staffing it, implementing the pay plan, and assessing performance.
Getting Started
The Individual Course Project requires a great deal of work. Please do not wait until we have covered all
of the material to get started. Familiarize yourself with the online resources, both O*NET and the
information at salary.com. The DeVry University online library, as well as the on-call librarians, can
provide a great deal of research assistance. Use O* NET and/or salary.com to provide key critical
information related to job descriptions. Further, check out the information provided online at the
Department of Labor (dol.gov) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov).
Course Project
The Course Project is divided into the following deliverables.
The Course Project is an individual paper, which is further subdivided as follows:
1.
1. First section: Develop a Business Theme and Employee Positions.
2. Second section: Staffing and Pay Structures.
3. Final section: Benefits and the Compensation Budget.
Expectations
The course project will have three (3) deliverables. Each week the paper should be submitted with 4-5
pages in length, double-spaced, not including title and reference pages. The seventh edition APA Style
Manual is the style guide to be used for all written papers in this course.
• No additional spaces between paragraphs.
• Paragraphs should be at least three sentences.
• Indent paragraphs
• Use 11pt Calibri or 12pt Times New Roman.
• Have correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage.
• One peer-reviewed source (in addition to the textbook), must have an in-text citation and full
reference on the reference page (each week find a new peer-reviewed source).
• Use APA formatting and style guidelines, including a cover page (link for templateLinks to an
external site. Download link for templateLinks to an external site.Open this document with
ReadSpeaker docReader).
Develop a Business Theme and Employee Positions—Due in Week 3
Business Theme
1. What is the business (technical, professional, service, etc.)? Create the business and give it a
name.
2. Locate the business in the United States. Give local area demographic information of the area,
business tax structure, and any other information to help with the description of the
organization and its customer base.
3. Develop a description of the organization (goals, strategy, culture, values, environment, and
product or service).
Employee Positions
1. Establish a staffing plan and determine the positions needed. There is to be a minimum of six (6)
employees (full-time or part-time) in the startup organization. For other deliverables of the
course project you will be answering questions about the entire staff.
2. Are employees union or nonunion, or does the work environment include both categories?
3. Write a job description for one position.
4. Explain the ranking methodology in your project (see exhibit 5.5 and 5.6 in your textbook).
Job description should contain the following:
• Use a standardized format for the job description (see exhibit 4.2 in your textbook).
• NOTE: It would be effortless to use an existing job description. The expectation is for you to
create an original description that aligns with your created business.
• Describe the scope of the position (Summary).
o Relationships-who will they report to.
o Qualifications
o Essential Responsibilities
o Define the qualifications (education requirements, experience, skills, and other criteria).
▪ Define the ADA requirements. Each job description should have ADA
requirements defined per position. This should include the physical, mental, and
environmental conditions per position.
Reflection
• Write two-three paragraphs about your take-a-ways from this assignment.
• Rubric: Week 3: Course Project-Business Theme and Employee Positions
Note: The National Occupational Information Network or O*NETLinks to an external site. contains an
excellent job description writer.
**Rubric**
**HRM598 Week 3 Course Project (2)**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| HRM598 Week 3 Course Project (2) |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBusiness Theme<br>What is the business (technical, professional, service, etc.)? Create the business and give it a name.<br>Locate the business in the United States. Give local area demographic information, business tax structure, and any other information to help describe the organization and its customer base.<br>Develop a description of the organization (goals, strategy, culture, values, environment, and product or service. | **25 to >20.0 ptsFull Marks** Student demonstrating an understanding of the three designated elements of the business theme section.<br> <br>**20 to >0.0 ptsMid Marks** Student demonstrated some of the elements of the assignment.<br> <br>**0 ptsNo Marks** Student did not meet the requirments of the assignment. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEmployee Positions<br>Establish a staffing plan and determine the positions needed. There is to be a minimum of 6 employees (full-time or part-time) in the startup organization.<br>Are employees union or nonunion, or does the work environment include both categories?<br>Explain the ranking methodology in your project (see exhibit 5.5 and 5.6 in your textbook). | **25 to >20.0 ptsFull Marks** Student demonstrating an understanding of the three designated elements of the employee section.<br> <br>**20 to >0.0 ptsMid Marks** Student demonstrating some understanding of the three designated elements of the employee section.<br> <br>**0 ptsNo Marks** Student did not meet the requirments of the assignment. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeJob Description<br>Write one job description.<br>Use a standardized format for the job description (see exhibit 4.2 in your textbook). | **10 to >9.0 ptsFull Marks** Student developed a job description that is in alignment with the textbook example and represents the business they created.<br> <br>**9 to >7.0 ptsMid Marks** Student developed a job description that is in some sort of alignment with the textbook example and represents the business they created.<br> <br>**7 to >0 ptsNo Marks** Student did not developed a job description that is in alignment with the textbook example nor represents the business they created. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Spelling, and APA Formatting<br>A paper of 4 to 5 pages in length, double-spaced, is customarily necessary to cover each deliverables topic adequately. This does not include the title and reference pages. If using a font larger than 12pt, then more pages might be produced. Use a font that works best to represent your work. <br>At least one peer-reviewed source besides the textbook for this course. The source should be listed as an in-text citation in the paper and a full reference of that citation on the reference page. | **5 to >4.0 ptsFull Marks** Paper is written in a clear concise manner that is free of grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors. Student has provided one peer-reviewed source besides the textbook.<br> <br>**4 to >3.0 ptsMid Marks** Paper has a few grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors. Student has provided one peer-reviewed source besides the textbook.<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsNo Marks** Paper is not written in a clear concise manner that is free of grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors. Student has not provided one peer-reviewed source in addition to the textbook. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelection<br>Write a couple of paragraphs to what you have learned from this assignment. What were your take-a-ways. Have at least two-three paragraphs. | **10 ptsFull Marks** Student has met the expecations of the reflection.<br> <br>**0 ptsNo Marks** Student did not meet the expecations fo the reflection. | 10 pts |
Total Points: 75