Metrics, Analytics, and Other Measurements

Metrics, Analytics, and Other Measurements
Write 3-5 pages on the use of technology, including metrics, analytics, and other measurements, as
related to your topic of research, organization, and problem or opportunity in your capstone project, an
effectiveness improvement plan.
How will you know whether your approach is proving successful or needs to be refined or adjusted? You
must measure the effectiveness of your plan. Recall your learning on HR scorecards, benchmarking,
dashboards, and return on investment (ROI), among other key concepts. Which measurements will
serve as tools for analyzing the data to evaluate your plan? You need a method to determine actual
performance, and this will be used to match performance to the overall organizational strategic goal.
Technology, if appropriately managed and aligned with organizational mission, is an invaluable tool for
the HRM professional. As businesses rely more on metrics and analytics to drive decision making,
technology takes on added importance. Human resource information systems (HRIS) and other
technologies can improve services and connect an organization. Technology can increase efficiency and
productivity among staff members in HRM. Mastery of the strategic use of technology is vital.
The next component of your capstone project looks at how HR is expected to recommend system
enhancements to increase efficiency and productivity for your selected topic of research, organization,
and problem or opportunity. As technology advances quickly, it is important for HR professionals to have
a deep understanding of organizational mission and ethics to stay ahead of upcoming legislation that
regulates the use of technology.
Introduction
For this assessment, create an approach to measuring the effectiveness of your plan. Note: This is the
second component of your capstone project. Each assessment should be completed in order so that you
can use the feedback received to improve your work and build upon to complete your project.
Instructions
Include the following in your plan:
• Develop a strategy to measure the success of the effectiveness improvement plan.
o Include a consideration of various measurements such as an HR scorecard,
benchmarking, dashboard, and ROI computations.
• Describe the use of technology within your plan.
• Assess the risks and benefits of a technology systems improvement.
o Include the strategic considerations and alignment with the organizational mission.
• Analyze both the ethical and the legal responsibilities that relate to the organization and in
society as a whole.
Additional Requirements

The deliverable for this assessment applies professional skills in HRM to workplace situations that you
will likely encounter in your day-to-day work in human resources. As part of your learning, focus on the
development of effective professional communication skills for the workplace. Your assessment should
meet the following additional requirements:
• Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, plus the cover and resources pages.
o The first page should be a cover sheet with your name, the course number, assessment
title, and date. No other information is required on this page.
o The last page should be the reference list.
• Organization: Make sure that your assessment writing is well organized, using headings and
subheadings to organize content for the reader.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Resources: Use at least 3–5 references and include both trade publications and peer-reviewed
articles.
• Evidence: Support your assertions with data and/or in-text citations.
• APA formatting: Resources and in-text citations are formatted according to current APA style
and formatting.
• Written communication:
o Support main points, assertions, and conclusions, or recommendations with relevant
and credible evidence.
o Use spell-check and other tools to ensure correct spelling and grammar.
Review the Metric, Analytics, and Other Measurements scoring guide and the HRM Effectiveness
Improvement Plan course project description before submitting to ensure that you have met the
expectations of this assessment.
Note: Faculty may use the Writing Feedback Tool when grading this assessment. The Writing Feedback
Tool is designed to provide you with guidance and resources to develop your writing based on five core
skills. You will find writing feedback in the Scoring Guide for the assessment, once your work has been
evaluated.
Portfolio Prompt: You should consider adding this assessment to your personal ePortfolio. This
assessment demonstrates your ability to research and write about technology, including metrics,
analytics, and other measurements, as it relates to your organization, and problem or opportunity. This
skill is necessary in a professional setting when you are trying to make recommendations. You will want
to organize your assessments to easily support future reflection and to showcase your knowledge with
employers after graduation. For more information on ePortfolio, visit the Campus ePortfolio page.
Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following
course competencies:
• Competency 1: Apply a strategic perspective to Human Resource Management that guides and
influences organizational effectiveness.
o Describe the use of technology within the plan.
o Develop a strategy to measure the success of the effectiveness improvement plan.
• Competency 3: Apply and interpret the law and the legal responsibilities of a human resource
professional.
o Analyze the legal responsibilities that relate to the approach to measuring the success of
the effectiveness improvement plan.
• Competency 4: Use evidence-based decision making to inform and support Human Resource
Management practices.
o Assess the risks and benefits of a technology systems improvement.
• Competency 5: Apply the SHRM code of ethics to decision making and practice.
o Analyze the ethical responsibilities that relate to the approach to measuring the success
of the effectiveness improvement plan.
• Competency 6: Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally for the HR field.
o Support main points, assertions, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and
credible evidence.