solved Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to

Purpose of Assignment 
The purpose of this assignment is to give students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired in human resource evaluation.  The project will incorporate multiple parts in order to develop a final presentation. First was the situational analysis (partnership assignment), then benchmarking and summarizing best practices (individual assignment), now the needs assessment (group assignment) will set the groundwork for the final recommendations. A needs assessment will integrate critical aspects generated from the situational analysis and best practices as related to the sustainable human resource management practices. Take into consideration the partners’ project focus and related tensions that could impact project implementation success. What is missing? Where is the gap? Have various perspectives been explored? The needs assessment should take into account micro- (the individual stakeholders), meso- (the departments within the organizational), and macro-levels (the ecosystem as a whole).  
Program Competencies

Human Resource Expertise 
Business Acumen/Strategic Thinking
Relationship Management
Ethical Practice/Cultural Awareness

Program Learning Outcomes
Human Resource Expertise – Incorporate human resource theory, skill development, and best practices to assess the role of human resource management in supporting an organization’s human capital and business strategy by influencing and the attitudes and behaviors of employees and other workforce stakeholders.
Business Acumen/Strategic Thinking – Demonstrate the ability to align workforce development programs to support organizational performance by thinking strategically, understanding organizational strategies, and apply leadership skills.
Relationship Management – Manage interactions with key internal and external stakeholders through stakeholder analysis, effective communication, and consultative skills.
Ethical Practice/Cultural Awareness – Demonstrate an ability to integrate core values, integrity, and accountability throughout all organizational practices by considering the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of all stakeholders.
Assignment Description 
Needs Assessment – Complete the  template