Read the case, Harley-Davidson Inc. in May 2015 attached. Use the case analysis format provided below to  identify and address the problems and provide several suggested solutions that the Harley-Davidson Inc. executive team can review for possible implementation. 
Be sure to “identify 2 to 3 problems” and “develop 2 to 3 possible solutions to the problems identified”, and use this as the focus for making your case in the case format.

Note: The case questions provided at the end of each case can be used as an insight to what the problems might be; so be sure to investigate the case carefully.

Case Format

I. Write the Executive Summary

• One to two paragraphs in length
• On cover page of the report
• Briefly identify the major problems facing the manager/key person
• Summarize the recommended plan of action and include a brief justification of the recommended plan

II. Statement of the Problem

• State the problems facing the manager/key person
• Identify and link the symptoms and root causes of the problems
• Differentiate short term from long term problems
• Conclude with the decision facing the manager/key person

III. Causes of the Problem 

• Provide a detailed analysis of the problems; identify in the Statement of the Problem
• In the analysis, apply theories and models from the text and/or readings
• Support conclusions and /or assumptions with specific references to the case and/or the readings

IV. Decision Criteria and Alternative Solutions

• Identify criteria against which you evaluate alternative solutions (i.e. time for implementation, tangible costs, acceptability to management)
• Include two or three possible alternative solutions
• Evaluate the pros and cons of each alternative against the criteria listed
• Suggest additional pros/cons if appropriate

V. Recommended Solution, Implementation and Justification

• Identify who, what, when, and how in your recommended plan of action
• Solution and implementation should address the problems and causes identified in the previous section
• The recommended plan should include a contingency plan(s) to back up the ideal course of action
• Using models and theories, identify why you chose the recommended plan of action why its the best and why it would work

VI. External Sourcing

• 2 to 3 external sources (in addition to your textbook) should be referenced to back up your recommendations or to identify issues.  This information would be ideally sourced in current journals, magazines and newspapers and should reflect current management thought or practice with respect to the issues Identify.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

• Write between 750 1,250 words (approximately 3 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.
• Use font size 12 and 1 margins.
• Include cover page and reference page.
• At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
• No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
• Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.
• Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.

References must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, CNN, online newspapers such as, The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc. Sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. are not acceptable for academic writing.  

Four-Phrase Porcess –  This approach has four distinct categories that consist of preparing the plan, environment and the learner themselves, a guided learning session, the transferring and apply of knowledge and achieving the improvement goals. 

Tim Trainer has been asked to come in and help administrative assistants at Law Legal with using Microsoft Word. The administrative assistants must use Word to type up legal briefs using tools they do not use on a normal basis, such as line numbering, spacing, and table of contents. Tim collects some data from the law office and finds the administrative assistants ages are 38-62, they work on computers all day, and have many training handouts posted around their desk to carry out tasks. Tim Trainer has a training room with computers, a projector, and a laptop for him to use.

Please use the Four-Phase Process to outline the design of the training.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

 Write between 1,250 1,750 words (approximately 3 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.

 Use font size 12 and 1 margins.

 Include cover page and reference page.

 At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.

 No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.

 Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.

 Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.

 References must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, CNN, online newspapers such as, The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc. Sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. are not acceptable for academic writing.

Review the case study found on page 340 of your textbook, titled, Finding the Right View: Developing Local Talent in Local Markets.

Using this scenario as a basis, in a two-page APA-formatted paper, using at least two peer-reviewed sources from the CSU Online Library and the course textbook as supporting documentation, address the following issues.

• How employees will be selected for expatriate assignments.
• What pre-departure discussion points will be discussed.
• How the training and orientation plan will prepare and develop expatriates prior to departure.
• How employee anxiety and fear of overseas work will be mitigated.
• How a repatriation program will be instituted, including potential problems and solutions.
• How the transfer of knowledge of global assignments will benefit future expatriates.
• What strategies will be used to increase the participation and success of women in expatriate assignments.

You should include a title page and a reference page, which do not count toward the required number of pages.

Part I

In this part of the assignment, create a performance management plan for your fictitious company for the upcoming merger. The paper must address, in detail and paragraph form, the following questions.

• What performance criteria will be used? Include specific examples.
• Who will conduct the appraisal, and will a standard or custom form be used?
• How often will appraisals be conducted, and what are good HRM practices that can be used to ensure the appraisal does not become just an annual event?

Part II

In the second part of the assignment, begin by reviewing the Case Study found on page 164 of your textbook titled IHRM in Action Case 6.1. Using this scenario as a basis, address the following items:

1. Discuss how Richard should strengthen the relationship with his supervisor, Jean.
2. Discuss what Richard could have done differently to begin that relationship.
3. Should Richard contact his supervisor in Toronto? Why, or why not?

The entire assignment, including both Part I and Part II, should be in a narrative format and not a series of questions and answers. The total length should be no less than two pages not counting title or reference pages. You must use a minimum of one source, which can be your textbook.

Using your fictitious company from the assignment in Unit I, create a PowerPoint presentation of no less than 10 slides (not counting the title slide or references slide) with speaker notes to address the numbered topics below. Note: This briefing leads to the final presentation in Unit VII.

In the presentation, you need to include the following items.

1. Create a staffing plan for the upcoming merger. Explain the four approaches to international staffing and select the one(s) that your organization should use.
2. Describe to what extent expatriates will be employed in the overseas location.
3. Describe how training and orientation plans will prepare expatriate employees for success abroad and for their return home.
4. Include specific strategies for increasing the participation and success of women in expatriate assignments in your staffing plan.

Be sure to include a title slide and a reference slide that lists references in APA format. You may use the information in your textbook, and include at least one peer-reviewed source from the CSU Online Library.

For this assignment, you will again be writing about the fictitious company that you created in Unit I. In a minimum of two pages, discuss the following items that address the human resource (HR) implications for your company as it goes international as well as your role in HR in this growth. These will also help you to prepare for your PowerPoint briefing to the CEO that will be submitted in Unit VII:

1. Discuss current HRM practices that will need to be modified as the organization goes abroad.
2. Discuss the three different types of HR structural forms (centralized, decentralized, and transition) and select the one this organization should adopt and explain why.
3. Explain the control mechanisms to put into place to ensure the organizations culture is congruent across international borders.
4. Address factors driving standardization.
5. Discuss factors driving internationalization growth and the spread of internationalization.
6. Discuss the IHRM professionals role and challenges in a typical merger and acquisition.
7. Discuss international joint venture challenges.
8. Discuss the term SME as it applies to IHRM.

The paper should be APA-formatted using at least two peer-reviewed articles and the textbook as supporting documentation. You should also have a title page and a reference page, which do not count as part of the two-page minimum requirement.

For this assignment, you will be writing about a fictitious company you create that offers a product or service of your choice. The following facts about the company provide the framework for this assignment.

• Your company is based in the United States with no current global footprint.
• Having gained approval from the board of directors, your company is preparing to merge with another company that provides a similar product. The purpose of the merger is to expand your companys reach and create a global presence. When the merger is complete, your company will operate under a new organizational name and open a facility overseas in a country of your choice. 
• As the vice president for human resources, you report to the chief executive officer (CEO) who has asked you for guidance on making the merger successful.
• This building of the merger project will continue throughout the course, culminating in a final PowerPoint presentation briefing in Unit VII to the CEO just prior to the overseas facility opening.

Write a minimum of two pages in an APA-formatted paper using at least two peer-reviewed research articles from the CSU Online Library and the textbook as supporting documentation, addressing the following topics.

• Explain the major differences between domestic human resource management (HRM) and international HRM. 
• Explain some cultural concerns that the organization will need to consider when developing the business plan. Some key cultural points to address would be the host country culture and norms that will affect the employees and leadership.
• Develop a mission statement to cover the main goals and mission of the organization in order to function effectively in the overseas location with short-term goals.  
• Explain the spread and growth of internationalization, and how this affects your fictitious company.
• Develop an outline for a basic business plan and strategy to include a vision statement that looks three to five years in the future. 
• Address any legal and safety issues.

Select one of the following case studies (located in your textbook): 
Then complete the following: 

• Add your opinion about the choices and decisions being madeif this was your company would you make this choice? 
• What would you do differently?   

CASE 4-1  WALMARTS EVERYDAY HIRING STRATEGY: FUELING FUTURE CONSUMER DEMAND WITH PASSION AND TALENT 
CASE 4-2  GAUGING EMPLOYMENT AT HONEYWELL 
CASE 5-1 HERE A GM, THERE A GM, EVERYWHERE A GM (OR SO THEY THOUGHT!) 
CASE 5-2 TRYING TO BUILD WHEN NOBODY WANTS TO WORK 
CASE 6-1 A KINK IN LINKS OF LONDONS SELECTION PROCESS 
CASE 6-2 NOT GETTING FACE TIME AT FACEBOOKAND GETTING THE LAST LAUGH!

Assignment 1: Strategy, Planning, and Selection 
Due Week 3 and worth 170 points 

Assume for this assignment that you are being highly considered for a director-level HR management position for a best-in-class national retailer. You are in the final phase of the interview process and must respond to the interview panel regarding specific questions and scenarios that will help them determine if you are a good fit for the new role. The companys culture is centered on the effective development of strategy, plans, and selection criteria aimed at building and sustaining a competitive and profitable organization. It will be extremely important that you respond with a strategic mindset in order to convince the organization you are able to help them ensure the execution of the business strategy. 

Write a six to seven (6-7) page paper in which you: 

• Analyze different types of strategies (cost leadership, differentiation, and focus/niche) and select which one you would deem more appropriate for an efficiency-minded retail organization and explain your rationale. How would the selected strategy ultimately affect how HR does its job? 
• Examine the four (4) approaches to job design/redesign and provide an example (not a definition) of each. Then, make a case to the interviewing panel on the importance of effective job design applications in supporting the overall strategic goals of the organization. 
• Consider challenges and constraints associated with recruiting workers and identify and discuss at least two (2) issues. What advice would you give to ease your selected issues? Be specific. 
• List and describe 23 candidate selection process ideas that might add value and overall effectiveness to the process. HINT: . Also, what problems should HR and management teams avoid during the selection process? 
• Format your assignment according to these formatting requirements: 
  1. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. 
  2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment (with running head), the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length. 
  3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length. Use the Strayer University Library at https://research.strayer.edu to locate additional sources to support your work. 

The specific course outcomes associated with this assignment are:  

• Assess the strategic role of human resource management and the components that provide a competitive advantage to the organization. 
• Examine the human resource management functions of recruiting and selecting, and their importance to business strategy. 

Suppose you were recently promoted to a supervisory job in a company where you have worked for two years. You genuinely like almost all your co-workers, who now report to you. The only exception is one employee, who dresses more formally than the others and frequently tells jokes that embarrass you and the other workers. Given your preexisting feelings for the employees, how can you measure their performance fairly and effectively?