Human Resources Management – Sexual Harassment
Your task has two components: (1) find a newspaper article related to HRM, and (2) write an essay about the article using your textbook and at least 4 additional, credible sources to support your analysis.
Your newspaper article should be from a reputable newspaper (paper or online source). Examples include, but are not limited to, the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail and the National Post. The article must be from the past 4 months, at least 4 paragraphs long, and related to HRM concepts. The article can be about local, provincial, national, or international topics, however, original articles must be written in English. Please COPY AND PASTE the newspaper article into your Appendix. If the article is on two separate pages, make sure that you take both pages of the article. (You do not need to include copies of the reference articles/reports, but be sure to include full citations to all information used at the end of your report).
Your essay (maximum 5 pages, double-spaced. The 5 page limit does not include the cover page, works cited page or appendix) about the article should have the following format:
Cover page with your name, student number, and date of submission.
Identification of the main HR issue(s) raised in the primary news article. One sentence per main issue.
A brief summary of the article (approximately 100-200 words).
A detailed explanation of the main HR issue(s) supported by references.
A detailed discussion of the implications for businesses, employees, and/or society that arise from the article. (In other words, how does the subject of your news article affect any or all stakeholders: business, employees, and/or the general public?).
A conclusion emphasizing what HR can learn from the issues raised in your news article.
Your essay should include references from the textbook and at least four (4) credible and reliable sources to support your analysis of the news article. These references should come from sources, such as, human resources industry research reports, government reports, and/or peer-reviewed academic journal articles. (A list of examples of relevant HR journals is included below. This list is not exhaustive and is only meant as a guideline. You are welcome to use information from other academic journals not on this list. You may search for and access scholarly journals through the Ryerson University Library’s home page). Be sure to include appropriate APA or MLA citations for all references used in your essay.