1. WEEK THREE
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
CLASS
JobClassifications. So many positions and types of jobs where to begin?

2. Agenda
 WeekThree Assignments
 WeekThreeWriting Assignment-worth 70
points
 WeekThree Discussions: worth 40 points
 How toWrite a Persuasive Essay
 Turn in all late assignments
 Print up lecture notes to help prepare for your
final exam

3. Week Three Writing Assignment
 Please write at least 50 words per question and include your in text
citations from your book. Be sure to follow the guidelines of academic
writing for proper grammar, structure and spelling.
 Questions for Review Page 177-178
 1. Describe the eight-step selection process.
 2. What is meant by a “reliable and valid” selection process?
 3. What is a legal employee selection process? How does that differ
from an illegal one?
 4. What is a weighted application form? How does it work?
 5. Contrast work samples with the assessment center.
 6. What are the major problems of the interview as a selection
device?What can HRM do to reduce some of these problems?
 7. What effect should a realistic job preview have on a new hire's
attitude and behavior?
 8. Why should HRM conduct a background investigation?
 9. Define the concepts of reliability and validity.What are the three
types of validity?Why are we concerned about reliability and validity?

4. Week Three Discussions
 Organization Analysis -What is SWOT
analysis and why is it important?
 Job Analysis-You are the HR Manager for a
small company and the president of the
company has asked you to come up with a
process of evaluating all positions to ensure
they are properly classified. How would you
set up this job analysis?

5. How to Write a Persuasive Essay
 A persuasive essay makes a convincing argument in favor of or in
opposition to an issue. Unlike a factual essay, a persuasive essay
employs bias, or takes a side, in a carefully-argued point of view.
 Let's take those everyday situations and shape them into a
model.Think before you speak or write, and outline your
thoughts:
 State your case.
 Listen to the answer.
 Respond with specifics. Offer good, factual supporting
evidence or information.
 Be respectful, and avoid personal attacks.
 Stay on the subject.
 Sum up your case.

6. Persuasive Essay Part Two
 Organization:The Anatomy of Persuasion
 The keys to an effective persuasive essay are organization and support.
Some refer to the structure with the acronym POSSE, which stands for:
 Position/Thesis
 Organization
 Support
 Style
 Effective Conclusion

 Others see the structure as consisting of an introduction/thesis
statement, the body, and conclusion. Either way, an effective opinion or
persuasive essay must accomplish the following:

 Clearly state your purpose and opinion.
 State a main point of argument.
 Communicate the basic idea of that argument, with supporting
evidence, and offer informed rebuttal of opposing views.

7. Persuasive Essay Part Three
Others see the structure as consisting of an introduction/thesis statement, the body, and
conclusion. Either way, an effective opinion or persuasive essay must accomplish the
following:
Clearly state your purpose and opinion.
State a main point of argument.
Communicate the basic idea of that argument, with supporting evidence, and offer
informed rebuttal of opposing views.
Position/Thesis Statement: ExpressYourself
The thesis statement is the "mind" of your essay. Everything else must point back to it, to
truly make the best case. Generally, it should be one or two sentences long.
The mind works best when organized. Ask yourself some questions before you write your
thesis statement, and take the time to clarify the answers:
"What am I going to discuss?"
"How will I argue and support my views?"
"Which reasons will I give? Do I have evidence?"

8. Persuasive Essay Tips Four
Effective phrases for transition: Effective phrases for emphasis:
 "Regarding"
 "Admittedly"
 "Consequently"
 "As a result"
 "Ultimately"
 "According to"
 "For this reason"
 "Moreover"
 "In fact"
 "Additionally"
 "For example"
 "In point of fact"
 "As a matter of fact"
 "Indeed"

9. Persuasive Essay Tips Five
Effective phrases for
counterpoint:
Conclusion and checklist
 "Conversely"
 "On the other hand"
 "However"
 "Nevertheless"
 "Notwithstanding"
 "Nonetheless"
 "Yet"
 "Despite"
 "Although"
 "Instead"
 Does the author demonstrate an
understanding of the opposing
arguments?
 Does the author counter the
arguments with a rebuttal?
 Are remarks thoughtful and
respectful?
 Is the essay organized?
 Is the essay convincing?
 Do all of the paragraphs work
together to support the essay's
thesis? Restate your thesis
 Is the conclusion sound and
strong?

10. How To Use O’Net and other HR
Websites to your advantage
 http://online.onetcenter.org
 http://www.nsc.org/Pages/Home.aspx
 http://www.osha.gov

11. Take Advantage of the Sources to Improve
your Academic Writing
 Go to Course Home, then Click on
 StudentTutoring
 You can set up an appointment
 with a tutor to help you.
 We ALL need help with our writing.While in
college it’s a great way to improve it.
 To pay out of pocket is quite costly.