DDBA8580 Week 2 Discussion 1 & Discussion 2

DDBA 8580 Week 2 Discussion 1: Systems View  { APA Format, References }

Discussion 1: Systems View

Participants:

When considering alternatives (such as, outsourcing, partnerships, or alliances), HR must know whether to look outside the organization for talent and services, or to use what is available within. Multiple variables must be considered, such as cost, competitive need, alignment with culture, etc. If this critical step is missed, opportunities vanish, and organizational needs may go unmet. As you explore this process, it should become much clearer how HR core competencies are well matched to the skills needed to pursue and manage alternatives to traditional capacity building approaches.

By Day 3 of Week 2
 

Respond to the following Discussion questions/prompts in the Discussion 1 - Week 2 thread:

1.      Describe the advantages and disadvantages of strategic partnerships and alliances.

2.      Then, academically argue the top 3–5 advantages of one such alliance. Describe and analyze the variables that most influence organizational capacity within such an arrangement.

DDBA/8580 Wk 2 Discussion 2: Presentation Peer Review: Presenter and Participants

Discussion 2: Presentation Peer Review: Presenter and Participants

Presenter(s):

By Day 7 of Week 2

Post your 7– to 10–slide PowerPoint presentation to the Discussion 2 - Week 3 thread.

Participants:

By Day 3 of Week 3

Upon review and consideration of the Presenter’s PowerPoint presentation, and based on your own research, respond to your assigned presentation in an edited 3–paragraph, formal academic peer review.

Now, position yourself in support of one of these alternatives for growth and organizational capability, and identify whether they are restricted to large organizations only, or are they readily applicable to organizations regardless of size? Explain your rationale and support your position.

In your review, be sure to:

·         Assess the conceptualization, analysis, and synthesis of key research concepts presented.

·         Determine whether or not the presentation provides a cohesive summary of the assigned concepts with an effective evaluation of their implications for human resources.

·         Assess whether or not the Presenter made a meaningful academic argument or interpretation that demonstrated fluency with the material.

·         An annotated bibliography of at least five additional resources related to the research topic.

In the subject line of your reply, replace the text with “Your First Name Last Name’s Response to First Name Last Name’s Presentation” (for example, “Jeff Smith’s Response to Melissa Gore”). This will ensure it is easily identifiable by your Instructor and your colleagues.

Presenter(s) and Participants:

Between Day 3 and Day 7 of Week 3, continue the Discussion on both the Participants’ and Presenter(s)’ postings by addressing the following summative considerations that pertain specifically to the topics for this 2–week unit:

·         In what ways do the readings, provided in this week’s Learning Resources and those identified by you and your colleagues, answer important “so what?” questions in the field of human resources?

·         How are these readings potentially valuable for research in the field?

·         Are there any important gaps (i.e., contradictions, arguments, disagreements, or areas of divergence) within this set of readings that point to potential topics for future research?

·         How would you follow up to extend or explore these gaps?