Discussion 1: Systems View ( DDBA8580 Week 2 )
Participants:When considering alternatives (such as, outsourcing, partnerships, or alliances), HR must know whether to look outside the organization for talent and services, or to use what is available within. Multiple variables must be considered, such as cost, competitive need, alignment with culture, etc. If this critical step is missed, opportunities vanish, and organizational needs may go unmet. As you explore this process, it should become much clearer how HR core competencies are well matched to the skills needed to pursue and manage alternatives to traditional capacity building approaches.
By Day 3 of Week 2 (***** 1 Page *****)Respond to the following Discussion questions/prompts in the
Discussion 1 - Week 2 thread:1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of strategic partnerships and alliances.
2. Then, academically argue the top 3–5 advantages of one such alliance. Describe and analyze the variables that most influence organizational capacity within such an arrangement.
Discussion 2: Presentation Peer Review: Presenter and ParticipantsPresenter(s) and Participants: (***** 2 Pages solution *****)Between
Day 3 and Day 7 of Week 3, continue the Discussion on both the Participants’ and Presenter(s)’ postings by addressing the following summative considerations that pertain specifically to the topics for this 2–week unit:
- In what ways do the readings, provided in this week’s Learning Resources and those identified by you and your colleagues, answer important “so what?” questions in the field of human resources?
- How are these readings potentially valuable for research in the field?
- Are there any important gaps (i.e., contradictions, arguments, disagreements, or areas of divergence) within this set of readings that point to potential topics for future research?
- How would you follow up to extend or explore these gaps?
