MGT511 Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management

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Module 3 – SLP
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: CONTINUED
You have been asked to give a 10-minute presentation to a college’s undergraduate
HRM class. You have decided to use the following case scenario to spearhead the
discussion.
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An Attractive Benefits Package?
Susan greeted Beutan, her next interview applicant. Beutan had an excellent
academic record and appeared to be just the kind of person Susan’s company,
Jones Investments, was seeking in an investments technician. Susan is the staffing
specialist for Jones and had already interviewed two individuals for the position.
Based on the application form, Beutan appeared to be the most promising candidate
to be interviewed that day. From his past experience it looked as if he could be in his
mid-forties. His address showed that he lived 45 miles away from the Jones facility.
The application stated that Beutan achieved a 3.7 GPA in his master’s courses, with
a 4.0 in his major field of finance. He achieved his degree a year ago by working
during the day and attending classes at night. Beutan was not only treasurer of his
district’s financial planning association but also served as volunteer on the high
school’s financial advising committee. The recommendation letters in Beutan’s file
revealed that he was both active socially and a rather intense and serious student.
One of the letters from Beutan’s full-time employer of four years boasted a notable
work ethic.
Beutan was laid off due to a cutback in business and was looking again for full-time
work.
Susan knew that discussion of benefits could be an important part of the recruiting
interview. But she did not know which aspects of Jones’ benefits program would
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appeal most to Beutan. The company has an excellent profit-sharing plan, although
80% of profits distributions are deferred and included in each employee’s retirement
account. Health benefits are also good. It also has long-term care insurance but no
short-term care. The company’s medical and dental plan pays a significant portion of
costs. A company lunchroom provides meals at prices about 65% less than outside
prices. Employees get one week of paid vacation after the first year and two weeks
after two years with the company. Five days are provided each year for sick leave. In
addition, there are 7 paid holidays each year. Finally, the company encourages
advanced education, paying for tuition and supplies for courses directly related to an
employee’s job. Under certain circumstances, employees are allowed time off to
attend classes during the day. Jones also provides a 50% daycare discount for
employees with young children.
After you have read the above situation carefully, respond to the following questions
in a slide presentation of about 10 slides.
What aspects of the Jones Investments benefits program are likely to
appeal to Beutan? Explain.
What aspects of the Jones benefit package would likely be the least
appealing to Beutan? Discuss.
In today’s work environment, what other benefits offered by employers
might be attractive to Beutan? Why? Share examples of best-practice
benefits offered by employers (discussing at least two employers by
name).
Use at least 2 library sources to help strengthen and support your presentation.
Prepare 10 slides and add a voice-over component (in PowerPoint). Be sure to
present a list of references at the end of your presentation.
Submit your presentation by the module due date.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The
following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment?
Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does
the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which
information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has
been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of
conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion
and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized, and well written? Are the
grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are
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section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the
primary means of responding, or is justification/support instead conveyed through
excessive use of direct quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student
has read, understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If
required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by
student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources
used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping
the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of
referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct
quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the
Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been
included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been
included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning
management system) on or before the module’s due date?