Assignment 2: Discussion—HR Challenges in Relation to People and TechnologyStrategic planning in HR is about using technological tools and working with people. This assignment will allow you to think about both areas.Use your module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet to research HR challenges in relation to people and technology in terms of strategic planning.Then, respond to the following:Identify and describe at least three HR challenges in relation to people and technology in terms of strategic planning.Could social networking be used to address some of the challenges?Support your positions with appropriate references from your assigned readings and other articles from peer-reviewed journals found in the Argosy University online library.Write your initial response in a minimum of 300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.Beginning Saturday, March 15, 2014, post your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area. Continue to get to know your fellow classmates and contribute to our discussion on HR challenges.Through Wednesday, March 19, 2014, comment on at least two of your peers’ responses.Do the following when responding to your peers:Read all posts from your peers.Explain how their experiences differ from yours.Provide substantive comments by contributing new, relevant information or quotes from course readings, Web sites, or other sources; building on the remarks or questions of others; or sharing practical examples of key concepts from your experiences, professional or personal.Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsInitial response:Was insightful, original, accurate, and timely.Was substantive and demonstrated advanced understanding of concepts.Compiled and synthesized theories and concepts drawn from a variety of sources to support statements and conclusions.16Discussion response and participation:Responded to a minimum of two peers in a timely manner.Offered points of view supported by research.Asked challenging questions that promoted the discussion.Drew relationships between one or more points in the discussion.16Writing:Wrote in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner.Responses were error free.Information from sources, where applicable, was paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited.8Total:40
