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LASA-2Human-Resource-Management

Writing Assignment and Presentation

Case StudyCulture Clashes at SAP
Read 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 consultant 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 section
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 one other visual aid within your presentation. Utilize at least
three outside resources to compose your response. Your presentation
should be professional and correctly address your target audience.
Provide an executive summary of the main points of the case. Identify
and describe the various cultures and differences in those cultures
within SAPs changing environment and employee workforce.
In 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 countries? Why?
What HRM activities or functions were affected by the changes
described in this case?
Recommend 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 agile.
Propose at least three concrete HR solutions that would improve
relations at SAP, resulting in less conflict. Support your proposal with
outside research.
Use at least three resources in addition to your textbook to justify your
responses. Apply current APA standards for writing style to your work.
Use 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.
By Monday, March 14, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M5:
Assignment 1 Dropbox.
Assignment 1 Grading CriteriaMaximum Points
Executive summary clearly and concisely summarizes the case.24
Cultures within SAP are described in detail and differences are
identified (CO1, 3)24
Aspects of changes at SAP most difficult for German employees and
employees in other companies are identified and justified (CO1, 3)28
HRM activities or functions affected by the changes at SAP are
identified and described in detail (CO1, 3)40
Recommendations for overcoming cultural barriers are described and
justified (CO1, 3)60
HR solutions for improving relations at SAP are proposed and justified
(CO1, 3)60
Presentation components
Style: Tone, audience, and word choice (8 points)
Organization: Introduction, transitions, and conclusion (16 points)
Usage and mechanics: Grammar, spelling, sentence structure, 10-15
slides (16 points)
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)
64
Total:300