Joshua A. Williams
UMUC / HRMN 495
Professor Karen Winegardner
4 July 2015
Introduction and Purpose
PAC is a small manufacturing company that specializes in computer components.
Sales Depleting
Financial difficulties
Employee dissatisfaction
Summary of PACs Capabilities &
Employee Competencies
What is PAC in business to do?
Employee KSAs
Challenges the Organization Needs to
Address
Reduce labor costs by 10%
Employees are disgruntled
Lawsuits
Management is not performing
SWOT Assessment Summary
Conclusion
PAC Resources has weathered some difficult changes in recent years, from staff changeovers, to attempted unionization, and uncertain economic times. These sorts of challenges while at times difficult are also opportunities to assess vulnerabilities and find creative ways to address them. By taking steps to address issues that it is facing, PAC
Resources can emerge with a strong foundation that will help prepare it to face the future and continue to be competitive in today’s market.
References
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Gusdorf, MBA, SPHR, M. (2011). PAC Resources, Inc.: A Case Study in HR Practices.
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Workbook_FINAL.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=9DDC2K0lurH93mOuo4xdaj6d7
Hansen, R., & Hansen, K. (n.d.). Top Skills and Values Employers Seek from Job-Seekers.
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History | The RBL Group. (n.d.). Retrieved July 4, 2015, from http://hrcs.rbl.net/hrcs/index/history
Report summary: Skill Needs in Electronics | Institute for Employment Studies. (n.d.).
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Ulrich,
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