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Critical Employment, Ethical, and Legal Scenarios in Human Resource Development
Claretha Hughes, University of Arkansas
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This text covers a number of Ethical topics with which managers and HR managers may find themselves faced. The discussion questions are widely encompassing and the Supplemental Readings suggested for each topic are contemporary and wonderful! read more
This text covers a number of Ethical topics with which managers and HR managers may find themselves faced. The discussion questions are widely encompassing and the Supplemental Readings suggested for each topic are contemporary and wonderful!
The cases presented are well-thought-out and are likely situations. Issues of Turnover, Privilege, Training, Motivation, and DEI are all nicely covered.
Published in 2020, the book covers topics that are still relevant. Given the format, new cases could easily be added to keep up with the changing field of HR ethics, however, there are some timeless topics here that will stand on their own for many more years. Training, Supervising, and Mentoring will always be areas where managers can learn and grow. The book starts to address AI and over the next few years, this will grow exponentially fast. I look forward to updates in this area.
The cases are straightforward, clear, and relevant. These can be adapted for HR and leadership tracks to help students and professionals stretch and grow their skills.
The formatting is nicely laid out. By having a clear case, thought-provoking questions, and a strong list of resources for each topic, there is something here for everyone.
This is a wonderful aspect of the book. The cases are broken down by topic and can be used out of order or in parcels as needed. However, the topics are organized in a way that would flow if one wanted to use this text fully, it flows together well. The color and formatting used in the text are thoughtful and logical.
The flow is logical, well-laid-out, and useful for the reader. I believe that this text in whole or in parts could be easily used to add value to leadership and HR courses. While placed in a logical order, I could see this as easily moved around to accommodate current topics or other course needs.
The interface is clear and straightforward. I like the layout for its simplicity and clarity.
No grammatical errors were observed.
The cultural significance is clear in this text. Helping HR professionals and managers to navigate ethically challenging situations will always be a valuable part of the learning and academic experience. Practice in low-stakes situations will help professionals to be able to handle even more difficult situations.
I look forward to incorporating several of the cases into my courses. I believe this text nicely bridges the worlds of HR and leadership to show realistic situations where students and professionals can practice thoughtful decision-making, practice supporting their decisions with reliable sources, and work together to improve professional situations. I especially appreciate the Supplemental Readings for each topic. This gives students examples of academic references and a head start of using academic journals for research.
Table of Contents
Preface
Criteria for Case Scenario Analysis
Topic 1: Professional Responsibility and Relationships Between Career Development Professionals and clients
Topic 2: Providing Career Services Online
Topic 3: Using Technology and Social Media in Human Resource and Workforce Development (HRWD)
Topic 4: Supervising, Training, and Teaching Employees
Topic 5: Ethics of Mentoring
Topic 6: All Employees’ Access to Career Development, Training and Development, and Organization Development Activities
Topic 7: Power and Privilege Dynamics
Topic 8: Authenticity of Allies
Topic 9: Ethics of Career Development and Training and Development Assessments
Topic 10: Protected Class Bias
Topic 11: Covert Conditioning of Girls/Women Away from Male-Dominated Fields
Topic 12: Educational Opportunity Bias
Topic 13: Occupational Segregation and Promotional Ceilings
Topic 14: Confidentiality
Topic 15: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Topic 16: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and HRD
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Author Bio
Ancillary Material
Submit ancillary resourceAbout the Book
This book provides mini-cases for HRD and other disciplines to use for engaging students in incident discussions. Exploring ways to solve problems and make decisions about situations that occur at work.
About the Contributors
Author
Dr. Claretha Hughes is Professor of Human Resource and Workforce Development in the Department of Rehabilitation, Human Resources, and Communication Disorders, College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas (UA). Her research interests include valuing people and technology in the workplace, technology development, diversity intelligence, learning technologies, and ethical and legal issues. She was Director of the COEHP Honors Program and serves on the Editorial Board of Advances in Developing Human Resources Journal. She has served as a mentor for minority undergraduate research students in the former UA Carver Project Summer program. She has served as an internal program reviewer at UA and an external reviewer of the Department of Workforce Education and Development for Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.