Instructions
Prepare for this assignment by downloading the Scorecard tool, found in the Assignment Information
folder for Week 9 of your course in Blackboard. Save the Scorecard file as a Word document, using your
name and following the format shown below:
• LastName_FirstName_JWI520_Scorecard.docx
o e.g. Doe John_ JWI520_Scorecard.docx
Using the organization where you currently work, or an organization with which you are familiar:
• Write your Introduction in the first section of the Scorecard:
o In this section, provide a brief description of your organization, including its products or
services, industry sector, location, number of employees, etc. Provide a brief, high-level
summary of the organization’s current approach to people management and overall
workforce strategy. This section must be no more than 300 words.
Fill out all 7 sections in the Scorecard. Each section covers one component of people
management or workforce strategy at your organization.
• For each item, complete all 3 columns:
o Column 1: provide a score of A, B, or C for that area of people management
(A = Excellent / B= Satisfactory / C = Poor)
o Column 2: provide a brief rationale that clearly illustrates the reasons for your score
o Column 3: provide an actionable recommendation to improve or maintain performance
• Write your Recommendations Summary in the final section of the Scorecard:
o In this section, write a short synopsis or summary of all your change recommendations
for the people management process. Explain how the various recommendations will work
together to create significant improvements to the existing people management
processes at your organization. This section must be no more than 300 words.
Formatting Requirements
• The assignment is typed and double-spaced, with a professional font (size 10 – 12)
• The assignment uses the Scorecard tool provided in the course and it is submitted in an MS
Word document format
• Includes a Cover Page with the assignment title, your name, the professor’s name, course title,
and date
• Includes an Introduction section of no more than 300 words
• All sections of the Scorecard document are filled out
• Includes a Recommendations Summary section of no more than 300 words
• The assignment is written in a formal manner, with correct spelling and grammar
• References must be included and provide appropriate information that enables the reader to
locate the original source. Application and analysis of course materials and resources are
expected, and additional research is welcome.
