Overview

Write a 2–3-page article review in which you discuss the legal issues brought against an employer and how the organization managed to recover from the charges brought against it.

An organization’s public image is very important. The values and missions of the company serve as a statement to the public regarding how it seeks to operate. The company wants to avoid negative publicity about employment-related legal issues, like discrimination or harassment, because it can have a damaging effect on the organization’s reputation. When this occurs, HR practitioners and managers need to identify an effective recovery strategy as soon as possible. This is important, because the company needs to limit any negative exposure, but also to ensure that the organization is operating according to its values and missions.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

· Competency 4: Implement the mission, vision, and values to impact organizational culture.

. Identify the legal issues.

. Discuss the effectiveness of the organization’s approach to recovery.

· Competency 5: Create strategies for recovery from exposure to liabilities.

. Describe the organization’s strategies for recovery from exposure to liabilities.

· Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resource profession.

. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resource profession.

Questions to consider

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

· Consider a situation in which you, or someone you knew, worked for a company experiencing employment related issues. What is your opinion on the company’s approach to managing and recovering from the issues?

Suggested Resources

The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

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Library Resources

The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:

· Braun, S., Wesche, J. S., Frey, D., Weisweiler, S., & Peus, C. (2012). Effectiveness of mission statements in organizations – A review. Journal of Management and Organization, 18(4), 430–444.

· Sims, G. A. (2014). The specter of academic employment: The diversity statement. Diverse Issues in Higher Education, 31(4), 30.

Course Library Guide

A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the BUS-FP4044 – Legal Issues in Human Resource Management Library Guide to help direct your research.

Instructions

Conduct research using the Capella University Library, a trusted Internet resource, or a business magazine or journal to find an article on the topic of a company experiencing legal issues related to workplace discrimination, unfair labor practices, or unethical behavior. This source should also describe the organization’s approach in managing and recovering from the charges brought against it.

Then, write a 2–3-page article review in which you discuss the following:

· Identify the legal issues and the charges brought against the company.

· Describe the organization’s approach to managing and recovering from the charges brought against it.

· Include your analysis of the organization’s approach to managing and recovering from the charges. Identify whether you would or would not have handled the recovery using the same strategy, and include a supporting rationale.

Additional Requirements

· Written Communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.

· APA Formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.

· Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced. Use Microsoft Word to complete the assessment.

· Length: A minimum of two pages, excluding title page and reference page (150–300 words per question).