Post an assessment of the seminar content and evaluation of the research design. Your post should address the following:
- Does the research and content presented in this course inform or relate to your individual Doctoral Study? What research methods or strategic analysis approaches might be useful in answering the questions that you have posed?
- Consider the articles you have read and evaluate how the methods of data collection, research statistics employed, and overall research designs have enlightened your individual approach to research. Is there anything about your approach to your individual research that the literature in this seminar has reinforced or confirmed?
- Were you exposed to any new sources of data that will be useful in your Doctoral Study? Be specific in your answer.
- How do you view yourself as a global change agent in light of the topics covered in this seminar course?
Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two to three specific citations from scholarly sources.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
- Harris, J. G., Craig, E., & Light, D. A. (2011). Talent and analytics: New approaches, higher ROI. The Journal of Business Strategy, 32(6), 4–13.
- Kelliher, C., & Parry, E. (2011). Voluntary sector HRM: examining the influence of government. The International Journal of Public Sector Management, 24(7), 650–661.
- Lam, H., & Khare, A. (2010). HR's crucial role for successful CSR.Links to an external site. Journal of International Business Ethics, 3(2), 3–15, 82.
- Mäkelä, H., & Näsi, S. (2010). Social responsibilities of MNCs in downsizing operations: A Finnish forest sector case analysed from the stakeholder, social contract and legitimacy theory point of view. Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, 23(2), 149–174. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513571011023174
- Yang, Y., Stafford, T. F., & Gillenson, M. (2011). Satisfaction with employee relationship management systems: the impact of usefulness on systems quality perceptions. European Journal of Information Systems, 20(2), 221–236. https://doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2010.69
- Zuckerman, A. M. (2011). What would you do? Does the strategic plan require updating because of healthcare reform? Healthcare Financial Management, 65(2), 102–104.
- Battilana, J., & Casciaro, T. (2012). Change agents, networks, and institutions: A contingency theory of organizational change. Academy of Management Journal, 55(2), 381–398.
- Gorman, M. F. (1998). Sante Fe railway uses an operating-plan model to improve its service design. Interfaces, 28(4), 1.
- Greene, A., & Kirton, G. (2011). Diversity management meets downsizing: The case of a government department. Employee Relations, 33(1), 22–39.
- Hanley Jr., C. A. (2007). The execution challenge: Translating strategy into action. Bank Accounting & Finance (08943958), 20(6), 17–20.
- Herrero de Egaña Espinosa de los Monteros, A., & Bravo, C. S. (2012). Case study: Downsizing strategy influence on the structure of the firm.Links to an external site. Management: Journal of Contemporary Management Issues, 17(1), 75–92.
- Liviu, I., Emil, C., Irina, S., & Delia, B. (2009). The use of 360-degree feedback methodLinks to an external site.. Annals of the University Of Oradea, Economic Science Series, 18(4), 300–306.
- Muafi. 2009. The effects of alignment of the competitive strategy, culture, and role behavior on organizational performance in service firms is discussedLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Organizational Innovation, 1(4), 74–101.
- Murphy, K. S., & Williams, J. A. (2010). Human resource management high-performance work practices and contextual setting: Does industry matter? A comparison of the U.S. restaurant sector to the manufacturing industry. Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 13(4), 283–303. https://doi.org/10.1080/15378020.2010.524542