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HRDV 4623
Practicum: Communication
in Human Resource Development
(Available Fall and Summer VII)

Prerequisite: HRDV 3133 Communication in HRD

HRD students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor before taking any Practicum or non-weekend class to ensure U of A Residency Requirements will be met.

The purpose of this Human Resource Development (HRD) Practicum course is to apply, in an actual work setting, the theories, concepts and skills studied in the prerequisite HRDV 3133 Communication in HRD.  HRDV 3133 and this Practicum cannot be taken in the same semester. 

Facilitator: Patrick Pendleton • pjpendl@uark.edu • 479-494-7336

Assignments

1. Presentation Evaluations (15 pts. each):  Evaluate three presentations based on the SPAMOPS criterion. Suggested presentations include a meeting at your workplace, a civic/community meeting or program, a session at a conference, a training or informational video, etc. Required evaluation for each presentation includes a completed SPAMOPS Presentation Evaluation Form, a one-page description of the presentation (who, what, when, where, why, etc.), and a one to two page description of the strengths and weaknesses of the presentation. 

2. Organizational Culture Assessment (30 pts.):  Prepare a minimum five-page assessment of the organizational culture of your workplace. Assessment should be developed from information provided in the assigned reading, Organizational Culture Information and at least two other sources of your choosing. The two additional sources can be references from textbooks, journal articles, online sources, company documents, personal interviews with company officials, etc.

   Your assessment should include the following:

   1. Description and classification of your organization (baseball, club, academy, fortress, or some combination)
   2. Discussion of the seven components of organizational culture as they apply to your organization
   3. Discussion of subculture-how the culture within your own department/office/etc. does or does not match the culture of the overall organization

   Notice that the first two items apply to the organization as a whole, while the third item is in reference to the particular area in which you are employed. Be sure to provide lots of supporting examples of "what goes on" where you work.

3. Learning Strength Inventory Assessment: (25 pts.):  Submit a one to two page assessment of the completed Strength Deployment Inventory® (completed by you) and Feedback Edition® (completed by your employer) instruments. Both items are available through the U of A Bookstore. Complete and score/chart the SDI first, then ask your supervisor to complete the Feedback Edition and return it to you. Your written assessment should include a contrast/comparison of scores, and an evaluation of communication issues evident in light of these scores.