Identify any governing labor laws as well as any historical influences, legal precedents, or decisions that apply to this situation.

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For this assignment you will consider the following scenario: In the non-union facility where you work in a human resources (HR) role, there have been rumors of union-organizing MHR 6401, Employment Law 3 activity. There are numerous reports of e-mails to hourly employees at their work e-mail addresses seeking support for union representation. Pamphlets detailing “workers’ rights” and suggesting that voting in a union will increase pay and benefits have been distributed in various areas of the facility and in the parking areas. As the human resources (HR) representative, the company’s management asks for your advice and guidance on whether a union has the right to contact workers through their work e-mail addresses and distribute pamphlets on company property. They want to know what the company can do to respond to these tactics and to the union’s message that it can enhance workers’ pay and benefits. Prepare a proposal that includes your analysis and evidence-supported argument for the proper actions the company should take. Include the following in your paper: Identify any governing labor laws as well as any historical influences, legal precedents, or decisions that apply to this situation. Conduct an analysis of legality of the union-organizing actions, including communications using employer e-mail and distributing literature at the employer’s facility. Propose a strategy that outlines the actions the company can and cannot take to limit or combat union-organizing actions. Provide guidance on the messages and information employers can and cannot communicate in response to union organizing activity and legal risks associated with common tactics. Your paper should be written in APA style and must be a minimum of two pages, not including the title and reference pages. You must use a minimum of three sources, one of which may be your textbook. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

What recommendations would you make if you were assigned as Project Manager of this project in its earlier stage? Link: Victorian Auditor-General’s Report (2011), Operational Effectiveness of the myki Ticketing 

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The Myki Project Myki is a rechargeable contactless smart card/mobile application ticketing system used for electronic payment of fares for most public transport services in Melbourne and regional Victoria, Australia. Myki Project began in 2005 and the implementation of this project was supposed to begin in March 2007, but it took far longer time than originally expected. Myki Project developments had political impact and regardless of the many issues, the project got back on track and is fully operational with one common ticketing system for public transport (Buses, Trains, Trams) in Victoria, Australia.

You are required to refer to the link below to familiarise yourself with the background and various issues related to the delivery of the Myki Project. The document provides discussions and data with respect to governance, contractual arrangements and performance monitoring. At the same time, it also provides information which will assist you to answer the following questions in detail.

1. What is the main issue associated with the Myki Project?

2. What were the failures with the early implementation of this project?

3. What were the cost overrun and schedule delays, and what contributed to these?

4. What was the early delivery method for this project?

5. What changed in the recent delivery method?

6. What recommendations would you make if you were assigned as Project Manager of this project in its earlier stage? Link: Victorian Auditor-General’s Report (2011), Operational Effectiveness of the myki Ticketing

System. URL:  https://www.audit.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/20150610-myki.pdf

Explain in your words and in 1-2 paragraphs how each outcome relates to what you have learned in class.

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There are two distinct parts to this assignment. The first is your reflective ideas about your learning for three of the four course goals. The second is the actual creation of the E-portfolio on the Google Site. There is a partially completed portfolio provided for you at the very end of these instructions.

For directions on how to make an E-portfolio/Google Site go to url https://goo.gl/pIMkbu

The four course outcomes for HRMN 302 are:

  1. Apply appropriate communication media and methods to various situational needs in organizational settings.
  2. Apply communication theories to organizational communication challenges.
  3. Recognize and respond constructively to cultural differences in communication.
  4. Analyze and assess the communication dynamics of an organization through the completion of a communication audit.

Once your portfolio site is created, follow the specific instructions below.

Begin with an Introduction page, develop at least one page for each of the three outcomes you’ve selected. Be sure to include a page for References at the end.

You will have a minimum of 5 page. 

On each outcome page:

  • Provide the specific course outcome you’ve selected.
  • Explain in your words and in 1-2 paragraphs how each outcome relates to what you have learned in class.
  • Post one artifact for each outcome (video, paper, chart, or any type of file you wish to use)and that demonstrates your mastery of each outcome. NOTE: the artifacts do not have to be newly created. You can use work you’ve developed previously.
  • Explain, in detailed sentences and . 2-3 paragraphs how each artifact relates to the course outcome.

Here is an example of a partially completed portfolio:

Evaluate theories and models for managing change in organizations Identify common barriers to effective change management

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Below are some of the OD concepts and theories we have discussed so far:

·         Planned change theories

·         OD diagnostic processes

·         OD interventions

·         Change management

·         Internal and external consultants

Your Task:

Choose an organizational development concept or theory from our readings and discussions.  In a five to seven page paper, build out the theory by applying it to an organization of your choice.

·         Be thorough as you apply the concept or theory to your organization.

·         Be sure to clearly identify the organization problem or issue and work through the chosen theory as you apply it to the organization.

·         You are expected to incorporate at least one of the following course objectives in your short paper:

1.      Evaluate definitions, theories, and models of corporate culture

2.      Identify the roles and relationships corporate culture has in organizational performance

3.      Use a systems perspective in analyzing organizational conditions

  1. Evaluate theories and models for managing change in organizations
  2. Identify common barriers to effective change management
  3. Prescribe appropriate OD strategies and techniques in applied settings

Your paper should be five to seven pages long, excluding cover and reference pages.  Please follow APA guidelines for citations, quotations, and references, and use at least five scholarly resources that are dated within the last ten years.  You are strongly encouraged to use the required and reserved readings in this course, as well as peer-reviewed journal articles found through the UMUC library.  Research methodology and problem analysis will be emphasized in the grading of this assignment.