HR Plan TUTORIAL GUIDE
HR Plan
You are a Human
Resources (HR) program of one. Based on information learned in this course,
create a Human Resources plan of the steps needed to create a one-person HR
department. The design of the HR department must correspond to the various
dimensions of the organization. For example, if there are multiple customers,
products, or locations, then HR needs to support them all.
In your paper:
1. Provide a clear and concise summary of the business (name, industry, number
of people, etc.).
2. Create a detailed plan by completing the following:
a. Develop a recruitment and selection plan.
b. Design a training and development plan.
c. Design a compensation package for the people hired.
d. Discuss legal issues the company should consider (e.g., the U.S. Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission).
e. Develop a performance appraisal system.
3. Provide support from scholarly sources in regards to the decisions made in
the creation of the HR department.
Writing the HR Plan
The HR Plan
1. Must be eight to ten pages in length (not including the title and reference
pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford
Writing Center. Any exhibits or appendices are also not included in the paper
length.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis
statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least five scholarly sources, three of which must be from the
Ashford University Library, in addition to the text.
7. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
8. Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA
style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.