[HR435 | Compensation Unit 2 Assignment - I choose "The Department of Social Services Human Resources"

Unit 2 Assignment
To facilitate the completion of your Final, each unit’s Assignment will build your
knowledge base about a specific organization, as well as increase your ability to evaluate
various aspects of the selected organization’s compensation plan.
In order to begin your Final, you must select the organization. During the selection
process, it would be beneficial for you to review all of the individual unit Assignments in
advance so that you can better evaluate your ability to obtain the necessary information
throughout this course.
Once selected, answer the following questions in a 2-3 page paper:
1. Describe the relationship you have with your Final’s organization. If your Final’s
organization is one that you would like to work for, explain why you chose that
particular organization.
2. Describe your research plan. Where do you plan to get more information about
this organization and its compensation plans? What resources are available to
you? Howwill you be conducting your research? Be specific.
3. Explain the value that you believe an organization may gain from their
compensation plans.
4. Discuss how compensation could be a source of competitive advantage
for this organization.
To successfully complete the project, the following are the minimum requirements:
 Complete a 2-3 page paper in APA format – 12 point font, double-spaced, indented
paragraphs, citations, reference list, etc.
 Include introductory and summary paragraphs.
 Limit the use of direct quotations – instead, paraphrase and cite the author’s work.
Reinforce your personal opinions with at least two credible or scholarly research
articles (not to exceed 20% of content).
 Demonstrate your understanding of the weekly objective(s) through your response.