Assignment 1: LASA 2\u2014Human Resource Management
\nWriting Assignment and Presentation
\nCase Study\u2014Culture Clashes at SAP
\nRead the Case: Culture Clashes Make Change Difficult at SAP. Use the Argosy University online library and the internet for additional research. Imagine you are an HR
\nconsultant called in to advise the leadership at SAP. Prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation to present your responses to the information below. Use the notes
\nsection in PowerPoint to clarify your points. Include a title slide and a reference slide in addition to the main slides. Use at least one chart or graph and at least
\none other visual aid within your presentation. Utilize at least three outside resources to compose your response. Your presentation should be professional and
\ncorrectly address your target audience.
\nProvide an executive summary of the main points of the case. Identify and describe the various cultures and differences in those cultures within SAP\u2019s changing
\nenvironment and employee workforce.
\nIn your opinion, what aspects of the changes at SAP would be most difficult for the German employees? Why? Which would be most difficult for the SAP employees in other
\ncountries? Why?
\nWhat HRM activities or functions were affected by the changes described in this case?
\nRecommend at least 3 ideas or concepts the company can implement to help them overcome cultural barriers that are affecting its efforts to become more creative and
\nagile.
\nPropose at least three concrete HR solutions that would improve relations at SAP, resulting in less conflict. Support your proposal with outside research.
\nUse at least three resources in addition to your textbook to justify your responses. Apply current APA standards for writing style to your work.
\nUse the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.ppt. For example, if your name is John Smith, your presentation will be named SmithJ_M5_A1. ppt.
\nBy Monday, June 19, 2017, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.
\nAssignment 1 Grading Criteria
\nMaximum Points
\nExecutive summary clearly and concisely summarizes the case.
\n24
\nCultures within SAP are described in detail and differences are identified (CO1, 3)
\n24
\nAspects of changes at SAP most difficult for German employees and employees in other companies are identified and justified (CO1, 3)
\n28
\nHRM activities or functions affected by the changes at SAP are identified and described in detail (CO1, 3)
\n40
\nRecommendations for overcoming cultural barriers are described and justified (CO1, 3)
\n60
\nHR solutions for improving relations at SAP are proposed and justified (CO1, 3)
\n60
\nPresentation components
\nStyle: Tone, audience, and word choice (8 points)<\/p>\n
Organization: Introduction, transitions, and conclusion (16 points)<\/p>\n
Usage and mechanics: Grammar, spelling, sentence structure, 10-15 slides (16 points)<\/p>\n
APA elements: In text citations and the inclusion of at least three references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style (24 points)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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