Description
Body of report should be 8-10 pages excluding title, references page(s), and any appendices
Step 1: Review Foundation Research Reports
Visit this foundation's Web site, using the search button, type in the below topic titles one at a time and explore the content available as these resources will be used during the course.
- Effective Practice Guidelines: These are concise, research-based resources commonly used by practicing human resources professionals.
- Executive Briefings: These are excellent summaries of information on key human resource topics and initiatives.
- Research Reports: These are white papers examining contemporary human resources issues.
Step 2: Select a Company
Select a current company from this Web site to serve as the focal point of research and analysis during this course. Ford Motor is the company selected from the web site.
Step 3: Web Site In-Depth Review
About Section
- Review information on the company’s mission, core values, history, leadership, and strategy.
- Review the company’s history and examine its global presence in terms of production, facilities, manpower and corporate social responsibility.
- Review the company’s products or services, examining possible differences by geographic region or subsidiary/division.
- Review the company’s use of technology, examining possible differences by geographic region, product, subsidiary/division, or functional department (marketing, legal, information services, human resources, advertising, etc.).
- Review the company’s human resources philosophy and examine the demographics of its workforce, paying close attention to policies or practices relative to diversity, affirmative action, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.
Investor Relations Section
- Download and read the most recent SEC Form 10K, Annual Report, focusing on the Management Discussion and Analysis section and human capital related costs detailed in the financial statements and related footnotes.
- Download and read the most recent SEC Form DEF14A, Proxy Statement, focusing on Executive Compensation, the Report of the Compensation Committee, and compensation plans up for vote or ratification by shareholders, if any.
- Download and read Press Releases published over past 24 months, noting strategic initiatives that involve or affect human capital.
Careers Section
- Review Careers Landing Page and examine content that communicates the company’s people philosophy and shares insights on what it is like to work at the company.
- Review the company’s approach to recruiting experienced hires, job positing process, and college recruiting.
- Review the company’s compensation philosophy and its approach to total rewards.
Step 3: Assessment of the Current Human Resources Environment
Based on analysis of information obtained in Steps 1–3, prepare a professionally written report assessing the current human resources environment, suitable for presentation to the senior executives of the company. Your report should present your assessment of the human resource management topics listed below, indicating the impact of each on the company. The body of the report should be 8–10 pages excluding title, references page(s), and any appendices.
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Global Talent Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Human Resource Technology
- Employment Law and Human Rights Issues
- Emerging Trends in Human Resource Management
- Human Capital Challenges in the 21st Century
- Best Practices in Human Resource Management
Explanation & Answer
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Ford Motor Company – Outline
Thesis: The Human resource looks at the satisfaction of the employees and the observation of
their need in helping to improve the overall performance of the company.
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Company Overview
A. Automotive industry
B. Strategy
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Employee Engagement Strategies
A. Training
B. Leadership
III.
Global Talent Management
A. Sustainability
B. Competitiveness
IV.
Corporate Social Responsibility
A. Education
B. Visionaries
V.
Human Resource Technology
A. Recruitment
B. Structuring
VI.
Employment Law and Human Rights Issues
A. Discrimination
B. Responsibilities
VII.
Emerging Trends in Human Resource Management
A. Technology
B. Aging population
VIII.
Human Capital Challenges in the 21st Century
A. Transparency
B. Qualifications
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Human resource management is critical in every organization as it forms the basis in
which the company competes, and this involves looking at the structure of the organization and
the policies used in helping to guide the strategies and the accomplishment of the company goals.
The processes that the organization uses in the recruitment process and the retention of the
employees ensures that there is the improvement of the significance of the operations of the
company and analysis of the issues that the company continues to face in the dynamic
environment. The responsibility of the Ford Motors human resources is to ensure that the
employees are engaged in the organization and that the activities of the company are carried out
appropriately. The Human resource looks at the satisfaction of the employees and the
observation of their need in helping to improve the overall performance of the company.
Company Overview
Ford Motor Company is one of the largest companies in automotive and it was founded
in 1903 by Henry Ford. The company has grown to become one of the multinationals and this
assists in encouraging the need to develop proper strategies for the engagement of the employees
(Ellen, 2011). The company consumers have improved the expansion strategies, and this has
helped in making sure that there is a comparison of the favorable prices and the needs of the
consumers in the production of the products. The success of the company lies in the products
offered to the customers, and this requires that there is focus on the needs of the employees as it
reflects on the company operations. The strategies that the human resource uses help in the
maintenance of the need to encourage their participation in the different business events.
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Employee Engagement Strategies
The success of Ford Motors is pegged on the employees as they are referred to as the
driving force that encourages the ability to improve its performance. The performance and the
dedication of the employees have helped the company undergo the different forces in the markets
and the restructuring of the company to suit the needs of all the employees in the organization.
The engagement of the employees is enhanced by the activities of the organization, and this
involves making them inclusive in the different decisions of the organization (Kusuma &
Madasu, 2015). Ford motors embrace the need for employee engagement, and this has helped in
improving the retention levels of the employees. The improvement of their experiences is
through training on the different roles and responsibilities, and this encourages the need ...
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