Module 1 – SLP

HR PERFORMANCE METRICS

The following is a list of some of the resources available in the Trident Online Library related to the HR field.

Academic Research

• Journal of Applied Psychology
  This journal focuses on the applications of psychology research. This research journal is a good source for learning about the latest developments in cognitive, motivational and behavioral psychology and implications for the workplace. It is available through Business Source Complete in the Trident Online Library.

• Personnel Psychology: A Journal of Applied Research
  This scholarly journal has practical utility in that it centers on personnel psychology. The articles focus on the latest research on selection and recruitment, training, leadership, rewards, and diversity. It is available through Business Source Complete in the Trident Online Library.

• Academy of Management Journal
  This journal focuses on the management side of psychology. The articles are mainly theoretical. This journal would be a good resource for those researchers looking for new managerial theories and methods. It is available through Business Source Complete in the Trident Online Library.

• The Academy of Management Review
  This journal also focuses on management psychology. It is regarded as a top journal in its field and publishes theoretical and conceptual articles on management and organization theory. It is available through Business Source Complete in the Trident Online Library.

Professional Journals

• Harvard Business Review
  Harvard Business Review is a cornerstone business journal that has practical applications for HR professionals. This is a great resource to find case studies and expert insights on business practices. It is available through Business Source Complete in the Trident Online Library.

• Human Resource Management Journal
  This journal has best practices articles for HR professionals in the workplace. It is available (up to 1 year ago) through Business Source Complete in the Trident Online Library.

• HRMagazine
  This magazine is published by the Society for Human Resource Management. The articles are a great resource for HR professionals dealing with the most recent issues in the workplace. It is available through Business Source Complete in the Trident Online Library.

• TD: Talent Development
  The Association for Talent Development publishes this magazine. It is targeted to professionals in the human resource development field. It is available through Business Source Complete in the Trident Online Library.

• Workforce Solutions Review
  This magazine that focuses on many topics within human resource management. The articles included are written by industry experts and academics. They are targeted to HR professionals in the workplace. It is available through Business Source Complete in the Trident Online Library.

Adapted from: PennState University Libraries (2017). Retrieved from http://guides.libraries.psu.edu/human-resources/journals.

Assignment

Select three articles (published within the past five years), each from different peer-reviewed academic journals/magazines. [Utilize the above publications or other peer-reviewed academic journal/magazine publications you find through the Trident Online Library.] Find articles that specifically address the following:

• The importance and/or usefulness of HR metrics. What main point(s) about HR metrics does each author make? Do you agree? Why or why not? Provide actual employer best practices (and employer name).

In your 3-page submission (not counting the cover page or the References page), provide the citation to each peer-reviewed academic journal/magazine article and include the three sources in the Referencessection. Include an appropriate Introduction and Conclusion to your paper.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:

• Assignment-Driven: Does the paper demonstrate mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way?
• Critical Thinking: Does the submission demonstrate mastery conceptualizing the problem (topic) to address? Are viewpoints and assumptions analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated? Are conclusions logically presented with appropriate rationale?
• Scholarly Writing: Does the submission demonstrate mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience?
• Assignment Organization and References: Does the submission demonstrate mastery using relevant and quality sources to support ideas? Are in-text citations properly formatted?
• Timeliness of Assignment: Is the assignment submitted on or before the due date?

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