I think it is actually pretty funny that the topic of warning came up this week, well a funny coincidence at the least. I live in the state of Georgia, and this past week the Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency (Georgia EM&HS) pushed out a statewide radiological hazard alert, warning everyone to locate their nearest fallout shelter immediately. Interestingly enough, people immediately took to social media with photos and screenshots of the warning, some frantically, asking if it was real and if there was actually a cause for concern. Personally, I was slightly concerned because there is a nuclear power plant not too far from my house. Later in the day, Georgia EM&HS reached out on Twitter, indicating that it was only a test, and that there was no radiological emergency. As you can imagine, a lot of people were angry that the word “test” never actually appeared in any of the warnings.

Not only people, but local state government agencies as well. Many agencies, especially those that run some of our critical infrastructure, have procedures and protocols in place to protect our CIKR in the event of a radiological emergency. In fact, DHS offers a five-day course called Radiological Emergency Response Operations (RERO PER-904), based along the guidelines set out by FEMA’s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program, the EPA Manual, the Protective Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents, and other federal regulations.

So what could the consequences had been had our CIKR started radiological emergency procedures? Could there have been emergency shutdown of some of our resources in order to save them from the threat? This would obviously pose more danger to everyone in the state. It seems they could have very easily endangered quite a few people with this mistake. I guess that is another part of warnings and test warnings, the importance of clarification and quality control. Always have someone QC!

Project Week 1

For these project assignments throughout the course you will need to reference the data in the ROI Excel spreadheet. (Attached)

In this data set – the ROI data set – for 2 different majors (Business and Engineering), you are given a sample of the 20 best colleges according to ROI (ROI = Return on Investment) and their ‘School Type’, ‘Cost’, ’30-Year ROI’, and ‘Annual % ROI’.

1. For each of the 2 majors create a pie chart using the column ‘School Type’. Comment on your results.
2. For each of the 2 majors create a frequency distribution and histogram using the column ‘Annual % ROI’. Group with starting at 6% (0.06), ending at 11% (0.11), and go by 0.5% (0.005).

• For the histograms title your charts “Histogram Business Major: Annual % ROI” for Business majors and “Histogram Engineering Major: Annual % ROI” for Engineering Majors. Comment on your results.

Option #1: Essay: Phases of Strategic Analysis, Research, and Implementation

Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of the phases of organizational strategic analysis, research, and implementation. This milestone will provide perspective concerning how integration and application of these phases inform their approach to the Portfolio Project case study, which will be due in Module 8.

As you have been conducting/working on your capstone project, you have used analytical tools, conducted research, and analyzed possible barriers towards implementation of your proposed plan. Your goal is to explain how you have applied/intend to apply these concepts to build your capstone project.

1. Analysis: Select one type of analytical method learned in this class. Explain how you would use this to arrive at one of your decision(s) in the capstone project.
2. Research: Select one type of research method learned in the class or prior classes. Explain how you would use this to arrive at one of your conclusion(s) in the capstone project.
3. Implementation: Select one type of implementation barrier you may face when implementing your capstone project. Explain how you would address this implementation barrier.

At least three of the sources cited in your annotated bibliography should be included in this submission to show evidence of research being applied in the final project (new references might also be used as well).

The paper should be well-written and meet the following requirements:

• 1-2 pages in length (excluding title and reference pages),
• Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA (Links to an external site.), and

Include at least three current references from peer-reviewed articles. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find peer-reviewed articles.

1. 
   Review Week 1 Knowledge Check.
   
   Choose the single best answer for each of the questions in the Week 1 HR Structure and its Role Test.
   Note: The question answers are randomized. You have only one attempt available to complete assignments.
   
   

2. 
   Scenario:You are a human resource director at a growing new service-providing tech company called Consolidation Tech Plus (CTP), Inc. The company has grown large enough to have a full-time human resource department. Currently, the company is staffed with approximately 175 employees. The company has projected it will grow to 350 employees in the next two years. You have been asked to set up the new HR department and provide a Strategic Human Resource Staffing Plan. While establishing this new HR department, it is imperative to understand changes and trends in the work environment, and establish how HR will play such a critical role in the new growing organization.
   
   As the new HR Director, you are tasked with explaining to company management and new human resources personnel how using good human resources techniques can vastly benefit the organization. CTP’s recruitment goals are to hire the most talented applicants from across the country and world. You have also been advised by a SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) consultant to recruit candidates with an MBA for your top-level positions. You first new hire was Tara Robles as your Senior HR Manager. About 23% of CTP employees will be freelancers and consultants. CTP will utilize non-traditional employees for certain positions as they continue to grow.
   
   

3. Question 1

   14 Points
   What are the challenges (trends) Consolidation Tech Plus (CTP), Inc. should be aware of in the environment of human resource management that require HR to play a more central role in this growing organization?
   
   Select the correct answer
   

   1. 
      
      Sales promotion, financial health, and production processes
      
   2. 
      
      Communication, employee satisfaction, and safe work environment
      
   3. 
      
      Hiring employees, administering benefits, and conducting appraisals
      
   4. 
      
      Workforce diversity challenges, technological challenges, and economic challenges
      

4. Question 2

   14 Points
   Currently CTP does not have a diverse workforce. How is the workforce likely to become more diverse?
   
   Select the correct answer
   

   1. 
      
      Work will be contracted to foreign companies.
      
   2. 
      
      The company will offer a more diverse product line to attract new customers.
      
   3. 
      
      There will be fewer women in the workplace.
      
   4. 
      
      There will be a higher percentage of minority group members in the workplace.
      

5. Question 3

   14 Points
   If CTP is going to have an effective human resource department then the company must understand that human resources is best defined as the process of ________.
   
   Select the correct answer
   

   1. 
      
      Organizing and scheduling work activities for teams
      
   2. 
      
      Acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees
      
   3. 
      
      Outsourcing and offshoring clerical jobs to foreign countries
      
   4. 
      
      Controlling and orienting new employees
      

6. Question 4

   14 Points
   Using best practices as utilized in most organizations and by most professionals, CTP human resource managers should be categorized as ________, who assist and advise ________ in areas like recruiting, hiring, and compensation.
   
   Select the correct answer
   

   1. 
      
      Staff managers; line managers
      
   2. 
      
      Functional managers; staff managers
      
   3. 
      
      Line managers; staff managers
      
   4. 
      
      Line managers; middle managers
      

7. Question 5

   14 Points
   Which of the following best explains why a human resource management department in CTP is important to not only the company but all managers?
   
   Select the correct answer
   

   1. 
      
      Investing in human capital enables managers to achieve positive results for the firm.
      
   2. 
      
      Economic challenges facing the world call for advanced cost-cutting and streamlining.
      
   3. 
      
      Technological changes and global competition require clear organization charts.
      
   4. 
      
      An enthusiastic labor force is likely to provide financial support to local unions.
      

8. Question 6

   14 Points
   Personnel mistakes to be avoided by the CTP human resource department while managing should include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
   
   Select the correct answer
   

   1. 
      
      Hiring the wrong person for the job
      
   2. 
      
      Experiencing high turnover
      
   3. 
      
      Offering training and development programs
      
   4. 
      
      Having your company in court due to your discriminatory actions
      

9. Question 7

   14 Points
   CTP, as does most modern employers, will expect HR managers in the company to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.
   
   Select the correct answer
   

   1. 
      
      Hire foreign workers
      
   2. 
      
      Retain retirees
      
   3. 
      
      Recruit the talent they need
      
   4. 
      
      Communicate with shareholders
      

10. Question 8

    14 Points
    By 2024, U.S.-based service-providing industries like CTP are expected to account for ________ of wage and salary jobs overall.
    
    Select the correct answer
    

    1. 
       
       81%
       
    2. 
       
       72%
       
    3. 
       
       53%
       
    4. 
       
       64%
       

11. Question 9

    14 Points
    Companies like CTP that rely on freelancers, consultants, and other such non-traditional employees need special HR _____________ and __________ to deal with them.
    
    Select the correct answer
    

    1. 
       
       Orientation and training
       
    2. 
       
       Leaders and hours
       
    3. 
       
       Policies and practices
       
    4. 
       
       Compensation and bonuses
       

12. Question 10

    14 Points
    Tara Robles earned an MBA degree and is now your Senior HR manager for the department. In which of the following tasks does Tara’s advanced degree benefit her the most?
    
    Select the correct answer
    

    1. 
       
       Distributing pension payments to retiring employees
       
    2. 
       
       Recruiting college graduates for entry-level positions
       
    3. 
       
       Assisting upper management in formulating business strategies
       
    4. 
       
       Training interns to perform basic computer tasks
       

For this case analysis, you will prepare a written analysis that uses the text and other credible sources as appropriate. your paper should have 1″ margins, be double spaced, and use APA formats for

topic and subtopic headings

citations

references

Perform comparative situation and strategy analyses for the four companies with dominant market share. What are the advantages and disadvantages for each of the industry’s top competitors?