4-6 Page Paper Due Tuesday August 4th

*****Choose 2 different companies from 2 different industries from the following list: http://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-companies/100-best-companies-to-work-for#sthash.bC6GBGNe.dpbs *********

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Assignment 2: Human Resource Strategy

Use the Internet to research the Best Places to Work (http://www.greatplacetowork.com/).  Select two companies from
two different industries on the Fortune 100 list. 

Write a four to six
(4-6) page paper in which you:

1. Compare and contrast the two (2) industries you have identified in terms of
   size, products, services, customers, economic and regulatory environment.
2. Describe the mission, vision, values and core business practices of each of
   the companies you selected. 
3. Determine from your research, at least two (2) HR strategies the company
   uses to ensure they acquire the needed talent to support their mission, vision,
   values, and core business practices. Provide support for your findings.
4. Suggest at least two (2) HR strategies that could promote a competitive
   advantage for each company within their industry. Provide a rationale for your
   position.
5. Use at least four (4) academic quality resources in this assignment.
   Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic
   resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
  margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
  school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
  instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s
  name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and
  the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
  length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment
are:

• Evaluate the different forms of business ownership to determine the optimal
  structure in different scenarios and the process for a business start-up.
• Integrate the core human resource management functions and considerations
  into viable recommendations to meet the organization’s operating
  requirements.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary
  business.
• Write clearly and concisely about contemporary business using proper writing
  mechanics.