Columbia Southern University Human Resource Management Journal Entry

part 1:

In this unit, you learned about the Internet of Things and smart devices. Think about how these concepts apply to your life and describe how you use devices such as these in your day-to-day life.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length

part 2:

When you started your small business, you managed all business processes on your own. Now, your business is expanding, and you have hired employees to help. Would you consider implementing an ERP system or would you continue to use applications like MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Access) to manage your business processes? Be sure to explain the reasons behind your choice.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length

part 3: Recruiters are beginning to heavily use artificial intelligence (AI) and other smart technology recruiting tools in their jobs. One of the major selling points besides the fact that these programs save significant amounts of recruiter time is that artificial intelligence can make better decisions than human recruiters because of the lack of bias. However, most of the companies selling this software also note that AI programs are only as good as their programming.

Would you like AI to be used if you were applying for a job position? Why, or why not? How would you prepare your resume to ensure that, when AI is used, your resume if chosen?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length.

part 4:The three primary options for what to evaluate in performance appraisals are traits, behaviors, and results. What are the pros and cons of measuring each of these options? As a manager, which option would you choose? Do you think your option would vary at all by employee, rank, or industry?