Yorkville BUSI 2033 -Analyze human resources demand

OBJECTIVES: Analyze human resources demand to create a forecast using quantitative and qualitative techniquesUse strategies to forecast internal human resources supply Create a human resources plan and describe ways to deal with a human resources surplus and/or shortageDevelop business communication skills (written and verbal) DESCRIPTIONS:This assignment will use the readings and discussions as a base for an individual assignment wherestudents will play the role of an HR professional and will develop an HR plan for a franchise owner. They will apply HR Planning knowledge to forecast demand and supply and then develop a clear plan to address the resulting labour shortage or surplus.MATERIALS REQUIRED:Dessler, Gary, Cole, Nina D. (2014). Human Resources Management in Canada, 12th Edition. Toronto: Pearson Canada. Chapter 5 Case Incident on page 142 INSTRUCTIONS:Part 11. Conduct research in order to get information to address the following questions from page 142 of the course textbook. Ensure you use some of the qualitative and quantitative techniques described in the course textbook to help formulate your answers.a. Using your HR planning expertise, forecast the demand of labour in the stores and the online environment over the next three years. b. Assuming an annual 15 percent turnover level of in­store workers and a 30 percent turnover level of online­focussed employees, determine overall HR supply estimates over the next three years. c. Additionally, provide some suggestions of activities you could engage in to determinesupply details by internal vs. external candidates. 2. 3. You are to gather the information and write an executive summary (i.e., formal business report) which documents the results of your research above and presents it in a logical manner for senior management of the franchise.a. Your report must be concise (Maximum of 2 pages double spaced, 12 point font excluding cover page and references pages). b. It must well­written, but in lay terms so your friend can fully understand your reasoning. (Your friend is a former English professor, so will be influenced by a proper essay, in APA format). A proper introduction that clearly outlines the purpose and flow of the essay, as well as a strong conclusion are important elements. c. You must also provide a properly cited reference page at the end of the report to support any of your conclusions. d. Remember, your objective is to provide an analysis on the labour forecast and turnover for the franchise owner, not simply to answer a series of questions. The questions are to help you focus your research. Your overall grade will reflect the strength of your analysis. Submit your executive summary as a Word (or other compatible text editor) document through the Submit button below no later than 11:00 pm Atlantic Time on Sunday of Unit 5. Part 21. Conduct research in order to get information to address the following questions from page 142 of the course textbook:a. Do you forecast a labour shortage or surplus? b. Develop a clear plan to help address the forecast labour shortage or surplus. NOTE: your plan will need to include three strategies that focus on at least two of the following areas of HR: Training, Career Development, Total Rewards, and Turnover Management. 2. You are to complete a 10 minute presentation which documents the results of your research above and presents it in a logical manner for the franchise owner. Your presentation will provide the owner with a high level summary of the management report, rationale for action, and the recommended HR plan.a. Your presentation must be concise (Maximum of 10 narrated PowerPoint slides, 12 point font excluding cover page and references pages). For instructions how to add narration to your PowerPoint, please do an Internet search remembering to include the version of PowerPoint you are using. 3. b. It must well­written, but in lay terms so your friend can fully understand your reasoning. (Your friend is a former English professor, so will be influenced by a proper presentation, in APA format). A proper introduction that clearly outlines the purpose and flowof the presentation, as well as a strong conclusion are important elements. c. You must also provide appropriate academic references (minimum 5) to support yourconclusions or recommendations to the owner. As an academic, your friend will be more impressed with vetted journal articles and company prospectus information than Internet sources. Avoid using Wikipedia or other online resources that do not have a strict editorial process. (NOTE: It is said that at any given time, over 80% of information on Wikipedia is true, but we do not know which 20% is not. Submit your narrated PowerPoint presentation (or other compatible presentation format) in the Unit 6 Discussion Question #11 forum located in Unit 6 by replying to the Post by DQ Poster clicking and uploading your presentation. This is due no later than 11:00 PM Atlantic Time on Tuesday of Unit 6. Note: When you have completed this assignment you will have submitted/uploaded two files for this assignment. Your Report will be submitted through the submission link below, and your PowerPoint Presentation will be uploaded into the Unit 6 Discussion Question #11.TIPS:When you upload this assignment in DQ #11 there is a maximum file size of 50Mb, so if your file is larger than that, you will need to follow the instructions in this file: information about sharing large files.Evaluation:The following rubric indicates those areas you should be focusing on in preparing your assignment, and how the instructor will weigh these components relative to one another.ACTIVITY/COMPETENCIES DEMONSTRATED 1. Management Report (10%)A. Content (approx. 60%)a. Most requested aspects of the forecast and turnover analysis /15have been included and described adequatelyb. Conclusions adequately supported by text, and marginally supported by external sources /7 B. C. Communication (approx. 25%)a. Uses clear language, with topic­specific terminology used correctly and effectively /3 b. Information generally organized intelligently and holistically (i.e. not simply answers to questions) /3 c. Proper introduction and conclusion to paper incorporated /1 Attention to Detail (approx. 15%)a. APA formatting (title, headings & references) applied generally well and accurately /3 b. Only a few errors in spelling, grammar and sentence structure /1 2. Owner Presentation (20%)A. Content (60%)a. Most requested aspects of the HR plan have been included /20and described adequatelyb. The minimum number of research sources are included, and /10are generally valid and robustc. Recommendations are adequately supported by text, and marginally supported by external sources B. /10 Communication (25%)a. Uses clear language (verbal and written), with topic­specific /7terminology used correctly and effectivelyb. Information generally organized intelligently and holistically (i.e. not simply answers to questions) /7 c. Proper introduction and conclusion to paper and presentation/3incorporatedC. Attention to Detail (15%)a. APA formatting (title, headings & references) applied generally well and accurately /7 b. Only a few errors in spelling, grammar and sentence /3 structureTotal /100Assignment Value (30%) /30