Assignment 9

Instructions Prepare for this assignment by downloading the Scorecard tool, found in the Assignment Information folder for Week 9 of your course in Blackboard. Save the Scorecard file, using your name and following the format shown below: • LastName_FirstName_JWI520_Scorecard.docx o e.g. Doe John_ JWI520_Scorecard.docx Using the organization where you currently work, or an organization with which you are familiar: •

Write your Introduction in the first section of the Scorecard: o In this section, provide a brief description of your organization, including its products or services, industry sector, location, number of employees, etc.

Describe the organization’s current approach to people management and overall workforce strategy. Explain the purpose of the Scorecard tool. This section must be no more than 300 words.

• Fill out all 8 people management evaluation sections in the Scorecard. For each question, complete all 3 columns: o Column 1: provide a score of A, B, or C o Column 2: provide a brief rationale with the reasons for your score o Column 3: provide an actionable recommendation to improve or maintain performance •

Write your Recommendations Summary in the final section of the Scorecard: o In this section, write a short synopsis or summary of all your change recommendations for the people management process. Explain how the various recommendations will work together to create significant improvements to the existing people management processes at your organization. This section must be no more than 300 words.

Formatting Requirements • The assignment is typed and double-spaced, with a professional font (size 10 – 12) • The assignment uses the Scorecard tool provided in the course and it is submitted in an MS Word document format • Includes a Cover Page with the assignment title, your name, the professor’s name, course title, and date • Includes an Introduction section of no more than 300 words • All sections of the Scorecard document are filled out • Includes a Recommendations Summary section of no more than 300 words • The assignment is written in a formal manner, with correct spelling and grammar • References must be included and provide appropriate information that enables the reader to locate the original source. Application and analysis of course materials and resources are expected, and additional research is welcome.