In order to gain insight into the management strategy related to human resource management, you will assume a management role at Whirlpool

In order to gain insight into the management strategy related to human resource management, you will assume a management role at Whirlpool. View their website including their Our Company section. You will also view an additional video in the directions for the first and third requirements. Respond to the following questions:

1.            Explore strategies for acquiring and developing employees by addressing the following:

a.            Assume that Whirlpool will need to hire a new leader for its washing machine division. Describe what would occur for each of the following steps:

i.              Anticipate employee needs

ii.             Specify the job

iii.            Develop the pool

iv.           Assess the candidates

v.            Close the deal

vi.           Integrate the newcomer

b.            As part of its employee development program, Whirlpool provides opportunities for growth in several areas. Review this segment: Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (Time: 2:01, cc available) and address the following:

i.              Discuss how training, plant rotation, and challenging assignments contribute towards Julia’s development as a Whirlpool employee.

ii.             Describe the role of an individual development plan in the growth of Julia’s career.

iii.            Although Julia is a relatively new hire, describe how Whirlpool could consider her future roles as part of their succession planning activities.

2.            Discuss methods available for motivating employees by addressing the following:

a.            Assume that Whirlpool utilizes a “Pay-For-Performance Compensation Program” for its employees and address the following:

i.              Discuss the role of HR management in establishing this program.

ii.             Explain the purpose of a merit matrix and how it is utilized in connection with this program.

iii.            Discuss how this program would motivate employees and provide an example of a type of reward that could be made available for successful performance.

b.            Assume that Whirlpool utilizes a “Total Rewards Strategy” for its employees and address the following:

i.              Discuss the role of HR management in establishing this program.

ii.             Discuss how this program would motivate employees and provide an example of a type of reward that could be made available for successful performance

iii.            Discuss how the "Work-Life Effectiveness" and "Recognition" elements of this program would motivate employees if there was no related monetary reward attached to these elements.

3.            Review the Whirlpool Inclusion & Diversity section of their website along with this segment Diversity & Inclusion Matter (Time: 1:59, cc available). Describe types and theories of diversity by addressing the following:

a.            Describe the three types of diversity that could exist at Whirlpool and provide an example for each:

i.              Surface-Level

ii.             Deep-Level

iii.            Hidden

b.            Discuss how the two following theories help Whirlpool managers to better understand their diverse workforce and indicate if the theory would result in a positive or negative affect for the organization:

i.              Cognitive Diversity Hypothesis

ii.             Similarity-Attraction Paradigm

4.            Characterize the advantages and challenges of workplace diversity by addressing the following:

a.            Discuss the advantages of a diverse workforce based on the following areas:

i.              Greater marketing ability

ii.             Enhanced creativity

iii.            Better problem solving

b.            Discuss challenges that could exist in Whirlpool’s diverse workforce by addressing the following:

i.              Review the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission “Race/Color Discrimination” section. Next, review the Whirlpool Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and indicate how they address this type of behavior. If you were a Whirlpool employee, would their policy be adequate to protect you from this type of discrimination? Explain why or why not.

ii.             Review the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission “Harassment” section. Next, review the Whirlpool Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and indicate how they address this type of behavior. If you were a Whirlpool employee, would their policy be adequate to protect you from this type of discrimination? Explain why or why not.