The Future of Human Resources – High Performance Work Systems
The future of Human Resources is literally a blank slate! Things are changing at a dramatic, almost alarming, rate. Issues may include globalization of the workforce, the changing generational workforce, compensation issues, work-life balance issues, or just the realization that Congress is in session and new legislation may change the workplace dramatically.
The human element of the workplace is continually evolving also. Teams, made up of international, multi-national, and transitional workers, are driving innovation and creativity. The 21st century HR professional must be in tune with dealing with these diverse and challenging issues.
Required Reading
Please refer to the Activity Resources section of each activity for the required readings.

Assignment 6 The Global Future of HR
Globalization is the current buzzword. These phenomena can affect many aspects of businesses today. Communications, technology, product and service distribution, human resource management, and the supply chain are just several examples.
Activity Resources
Bohlander, G. W., & Snell, S. (2013): Chapters 13 and 14
Lang, J. M. (2008).
Video: TEDTalks: Auret van Heerden—Making Global Labor Fair
Main Task: Identify the Elements of Globalization to Determine Their Impact on the HR Function
What does the literature suggest regarding the impact that globalization is having on the HR function specifically? You will now have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the global future by writing a paper focusing on of the major elements of globalization.
Conduct research to locate at least two (2) scholarly sources regarding globalization and its effect on human resource management specifically. Write a comprehensive paper on the following topic:
The core competencies of a Global Human Resources specialist are critical to the success of a global organization. (Be sure to provide specific examples of what these core competencies consist of and how they are applied in a global versus a domestic setting.)
Support your paper with a minimum of three (3) resources, which may include your required text. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to the Academic Integrity Policy.

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