describe how your project will integrate the insights from each of these disciplines to produce new knowledge.

Disciplinary Description Assignment

In your mid-term assignment, you will be crafting a defense of an interdisciplinary approach regarding a research question that interests you. Imagine that you are working on a specific research question in your field (perhaps you already have a suitable project in mind based upon your coursework). In a well-written essay of at least 10 pages, you will describe the disciplines you will employ to address this question and you will explain how you’ll integrate these disciplines in your project.

In order to complete this assignment, you will find primary texts in your areas of study (you need to draw from at least two areas)–texts like Introduction to Philosophy, The Basics of Engineering, etc.–and you will utilize Repko’s methodology of describing a disciplinary perspective to clearly specify your understanding of the fields. In addition to using those primary texts and the Repko text, you will need to refer to deeper texts in your field to demonstrate your rich understanding of how these fields work. 

After describing the disciplines you utilize in terms of the disciplinary perspectives method (phenomena, method, concepts, etc.), you will go on to describe how your project will integrate the insights from each of these disciplines to produce new knowledge. This will take some imagination, as you can’t possibly know where a research question will take you. 

To give you a better idea of what I’m looking for, I’ve provided two samples below. The first sample is a very rough version of this assignment that I created in the process of developing  this final project  (Links to an external site.) ,

Submit using good Chicago Manual of Style format. Next week, I’ll be providing further information on this project as well as a rubric, but this should be enough information to get you started. 

Can human resource functions be outsourced?

1. Is the formation and cultivation of organization culture the responsibility of HR? Leadership?
2. What are the benefits of a learning culture?
3. What is the impact of of transformational leadership on employees?
4. How can companies become an employer of choice?
5. Can human resource functions be outsourced?
6. What are the best practices in managing high-performance workforces?
7. Is a multigenerational workforce beneficial for all workplaces？

How can employers benefit from offering paid family leave beyond the government mandate for employees?

Benefits and Rewards

1. How can employers benefit from offering paid family leave beyond the government mandate for employees?
2. Is a care assistance plan that helps employees offset caregiving costs beneficial to the employer?
3. Should benefits such as respite care be offered as part of the employee benefit plan?
4. Fathers should be given the same paternity leave as maternity leave.
5. What should be considered when designing and implementing effective variable pay plans?
6. How can compensation systems be strategic?

What are the pros and cons of using 360 Degree Feedback in the workplace? What must be put in place for this tool to be effective?

Performance Management

1. Are key performance indicators (KPIs) effective in evaluating the performance of employees? If so, how should KPIs be linked to performance evaluations of individual employees?
2. What is the impact of remote work arrangements on employee performance during the COVID-19 pandemic?
3. What are the pros and cons of using 360 Degree Feedback in the workplace? What must be put in place for this tool to be effective?
4. What is the role of formal and informal feedback in the workplace for the growth and development of the employee?
5. What training should managers receive to provide proper performance feedback to subordinates?

How can marketing principles be used by HRM professionals to improve recruitment results?

Hiring/Selection/Retention

1. What are the key factors that impact employee retention?
2. Is mobile-friendly recruitment effective?
3. What are the pros and cons of recruiting from the university?
4. How can marketing principles be used by HRM professionals to improve recruitment results?
5. Are aptitude, personality, and skill tests during recruitment effective? What are the possible pitfalls?
6. Do Applicant Tracking Systems improve the efficiency of the recruitment and selection process?

Does onboard training improve retainment of new hires in organizations?

Employee training and development

1. Sabbaticals for leaders. Is it a good investment for the organization?
2. Should employees be given at least one annual leave for a professional development course?
3. Does onboard training improve retainment of new hires in organizations?
4. How has technology improved the delivery and flexibility of employee training? 5. Is the use of virtual reality training for employees effective?
5. Does career development positively impact employee morale and loyalty?
6. What are the generational issues that should be considered in on-the-job training?
7. What is the significance of succession planning on leadership development?

Is it ethical for HR departments to track how employees use their work devices?

Technology

1. Is it ethical for HR departments to track how employees use their work devices?
2. How can HR information systems can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of HR departments.
3. How can organizations strategically use HR analytics and HR metrics to link goal to results?

What is the difference between diversity management and inclusion? When is inclusion important?

Diversity

1. What is the difference between diversity management and inclusion? When is inclusion important?
2. How can HR departments promote cultural competency among employees? Work Design
3. What is the relationship between team dynamics and employee performance? Is there a clear link between team development and results? How can ROI be measured for team development investment?
4. What is the significance of Strategic HR Management and Planning on HRM systems and job design?
5. How should HRM systems be realigned to meet the needs of an open workforce such as freelancers and independent contractors?
6. Employee motivation and its impact on job performance in the new norm of working from home.
7. How can job rotation be used to improve organizational results?

What are the pros and cons of using AI in human resource functions such as screening applicants, monitoring performance, training and development?

You will be conducting primary or secondary (scholarly literature) research to discover the answer to a question related to HRM in the global marketplace . At least 7 academic/scholarly sources must be used. 21 pages, double spaced; any appendices and the reference page will be not counted in the page allotment.

Use APA formatting.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace:

1. What are the pros and cons of using AI in human resource functions such as screening applicants, monitoring performance, training and development?
2. Can AI be used to detect a change in behavior among employees? Is using AI in this capacity ethical? Is it accurate?
3. Can AI effectively be used to customize career paths, professional development programs, and promotion for employees?
4. Can AI be used to detect behaviors that indicate an employee is about to leave a company/workplace?

Remote Work or Work from Home (WFH):

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of WFH employees? for employers? 2. Are employees productive when working remotely?
2. How can organizations create employee loyalty when employees work in a remote environment?
3. What is the best compensation and performance management model for remote workers?
4. How can managers manage higher/lower expectations of their remote employees?
5. Studies state that Millennials want flexibility in the place, time, and manner in which they work. How can organizations create effective workplace environments that meet the need of Millennials and produce results for the employer?

Health and Safety

1. What is the impact of mental health on workplace productivity? What role should the employer play in supporting mental health for their workers?
2. Is there a link between employee morale and organizational performance?
3. Do health advocacy programs benefit the employees and employers?

Do you think that Texas is making the correct decision to update the curriculum? 

To Do: Read the article posted, respond to the initial questions (short 1 or 2 sentence response).

• Do you think that Texas is making the correct decision to update the curriculum? 
• What alternative methods of getting this information out to its teen population may be used? 
• How might the curriculum and intent to reduce teen pregnancy be impacted by recent changes with abortion laws? 
• Do you think that what is being done in Texas should be done in other states and why?