TOPIC- Analysis/Design of work - how does the organization develop job descriptions? BOOK- HUMAN RESOURCE MANGAMENT

1. Introduce the organization and the person you interviewed. Tell me what the organization does, describe the organizational structure, roughly how many employees there are, where it is geographically based, and a general overview of the job the person does, etc. You don't need to identify the company by name if you (or your interviewee) would prefer to keep this information confidential, but after reading this section I should have a basic understanding of the organization, how it operates, and the person's role within that organization.

2. Explain how the organization currently conducts your chosen HR function for the interviewee's job (things may vary based on job, thus try to keep the discussion on the specific job/role of the person you are interviewing). Describe things that frustrate or impede progress for your interviewee. What aspects of this HR function slow the organization down, or get in the way of doing a good job? How does the interviewee think it might be improved? Feel free to attach any relevant documentation (e.g. blank performance review forms, blank job applications, etc. This will not count against your word limit).

3. Describe relevant information from your textbook (if applicable) and be sure to include definitions for HR terms (very important!). For example, if you are interviewing about selection, describe the overall selection process as outlined in your textbook. This will give you a good starting point to identify areas for improvement. As you discuss this, use definitions and clear explanations. You are also required to tie in information from at least 3 credible outside sources (e.g., CEB/Gartner, Harvard Business Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Society of Human Resources Management, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Academy of Management, etc.) to discuss the issues that the organization should consider before making changes to their HR function. Look for articles, case studies, or white papers on how other companies handle similar issues and what they have learned. This is how organizations research issues in the real world. Include possible pros and cons of various options.

4. Provide real, actionable advice, and explain what specifically the organization can do. Be sure to consider: a. relevant laws and ethical considerations, b. the business outcomes of your recommendations (consider possible unintended consequences), and c. what the organization's actions communicate to the talent pool, stakeholders, customers and current employees