HRM 520 Strategic Human Resources Information Week 3 Assignment SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE: PHASES I & II – PLANNING AND ANALYSIS.
System Development Life Cycle: Phases I & II – Planning and Analysis
Overview
Read the details of the Larson Property Management Company case scenario on pages 114–115 of the textbook. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Larson, and the Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Johnson, would like to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR functions, as well as reduce overall HR costs. Mr. Larson and Ms. Johnson would like you, the HR Director, to serve as the change agent of the project. In this assignment, you will develop a plan and analysis (the planning and analysis phases of the systems development life cycle [SDLC]) of the current business based on the details of the scenario.
Instructions
Write a 2–3 page proposal, in which you do the following:
Introduction and Plan

Detail the current situation for the company, focusing on the issues that the organization is currently facing from using a legacy HRIS. Explain your plan for moving forward to address these issues.

Needs Analysis

Based on the issues the organization is currently facing, identify the new system needs. Identify change team members who will help identify system need, and specify their role and responsibilities.

Interview, Questionnaire, Observation, or Focus Group

Determine how additional data will be collected regarding system needs. Determine how the change management team will collect data during the exploration phase. Specify whether team members will use interviews, questionnaires, observations, and/or focus groups to collect data from end users. Provide at least five essential questions that will be asked of end users via interview, questionnaire, observation, or focus group.

Conclusion

Explain two to three reasons why the company would benefit from adopting an HRIS. Focus on how the HRIS would address the current HR needs of the organization.

Resources

Use at least two quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

In completing this assignment, learners will research psychological specialties available in the workforce to gain an understanding of the careers in psychology. Research the psychology specialties listed below using the Occupational Outlook Handbook at the American Psychological Association website.

Child Psychologist
Counseling Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Developmental Psychologist
Experimental Psychologist
Forensic Psychologist
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Health Psychologist
Neuropsychologist
School Psychologist
Social Psychologist
Sports Psychologist
After researching each of the career specialties, write a pair (2) of succinct and thorough paragraphs summarizing the job responsibilities, work locations, salaries, education, licensing requirements and career outlooks for each career represented as percentage of growth expected.
Following each of the 12 paragraph pairs, note whether the specialty in psychology would be of interest to you as a career option in the future, explaining your reasons.
Once the 12 sets of paragraphs and interest or non-interest explanations are complete, compile them into a single APA formatted paper using the career titles as separate, APA formatted headings within the paper body.
Wrap up the paper with two paragraphs comparing the way in which information about the 12 careers is communicated in the Occupational Outlook Handbook versus how it is communicated on the APA website (i.e. which format was the easiest to navigate and understand, had the most useful information, etc.).

Provide specific one or two examples to exemplify the general comparisons provided.

Include a minimum 8 to 10 pages, not including the required APA formatted title and reference pages; submit APA style in-text citations throughout the work as well.
The basic parts of a paper should also be included; these are the opening, introduction section, with a precise thesis statement, the body of the paper with clear, discernable headings formatted to APA style levels of heading where appropriate, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the major points of the entire paper.

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned and complete your participation for this assignment by Day 7. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use resources from the South University Online Library.
As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Support your work, using your course lectures and textbook readings. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template
Begin reviewing and replying to peer postings/responses early in the week to enhance peer discussion. See the rubric for participation points. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing viewpoints with a rationale, challenging aspects of the discussion, or indicating relationships between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress.
TASK

Post your initial response to one of the two topics below.
Topic 1: Health Promotion

Using one of the health issues identified for your community, discuss health promotion areas at two of the three levels primary, secondary, or tertiary promotion.

Topic 2: Poverty and Community

What is the poverty level in your community?
How many people live below the poverty level in your community?
What does this mean for your community (what issues arise from the poverty level and the number of people below the poverty level)?

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Minimum of 3 paragraphs, APA 7th edition format with references. Instructions and ebook link below.Ebook Link: vitalsource.com Will share details.The management of resources is one of the most critical, yet complex and time-consuming activities that nurse managers are challenged to execute in their role. Budgets detail how time, money, supplies, and people should be acquired and used to support planned services. The demand for patient safety, quality care, acceptable reimbursement, technological advancement, and adequate staffing ratios requires that managers budget and schedule staff as accurately and efficiently as possible.You will learn about the budget process and staffing considerations. Your discussion will link the decisions made when managing these resources to the cost, safety, and quality of services provided.Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:Discuss the management of personnel and financial resources and its relevance to the quality, safety, and cost of healthcare.Correlate successful approaches for coaching, mentoring, and performance appraisals to optimal patient outcomes.ResourcesTextbook: Leading and Managing in NursingInstructionsReview the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.In your textbook Leading and Managing in Nursing, read:Chapter 20, “Managing Costs and Budgets”Chapter 13, “Staffing and Scheduling”Chapter 21, “Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff”Prepare to discuss the following prompts:Describe specific ways that nurses impact an organizational budget.Describe the variables that managers consider when creating a staffing plan.Discuss realistic strategies to address inadequate staffing numbers on a patient care unit.Why is it important for nurses to receive effective feedback through methods such as proper coaching, staff development opportunities, and accurate performance evaluations? What impact do these have on nurse satisfaction and patient outcomes?Find at least two current scholarly sources to support your explanations and insights.

The purpose of this assignment is to utilize Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to create a business presentation.
Part 1
As a sales manager at Lopes Athletics Productions, you are required to report your sales numbers weekly and share them with the vice president of sales. Create an Excel spreadsheet that provides the following information.

Total sales for each type of video.
Total sales of all videos.
Percentage of total sales for each type of video.
A bar chart that summarizes the sales data.

The data needed for the spreadsheet is as follows. In all, you will need to create at least four columns; Video Type, Unit Price, Total Sales (for each type of video), and Percentage of Total Sales (for each type of video.

Pilates sold 156 videos at $29.99 each.
Step sold 392 videos at $14.99 each.
Weight Training sold 147 videos at $54.99 each.
Kickboxing sold 282 videos at $29.99 each.
Yoga sold 165 videos at $34.99 each. 

Add a second worksheet to your workbook. 

Insert a chart in a bar format linked to data on your first worksheet.
This bar chart should reflect the total sales of each type of video.
Review the rubric to see how the spreadsheet will be assessed

Part 2
Create a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of five slides based upon the Excel spreadsheet you created in Part 1 of this assignment.
Utilize the bar chart from the spreadsheet as a graphic element on at least one slide in the presentation. The presentation should summarize the following information for the vice president of sales:

Total sales for each type of video.
Total sales of all videos.
Percentage of total sales for each type of video.

In addition to the content, the presentation will be assessed on the following criteria:

Slide structure includes correct use of bullet points and the 6 x 6 rule.
Slide appearance includes consistent theme, text alignment, readable font, clear photos/charts.
Slide content is accurate, concise, and focused on a single topic.
Use of chart enhances the presentation and illustrates slide information.
Speaker notes are appropriate for explaining slide content and add details not presented on the slide.