First, let me say that I m glad we have the opportunity to explore the Compensation function together. I fully expect that I will learn as much from you as you will from me. One of the things I find fascinating about HR is that it is so dynamic, a combination of ever changing business, social, legal, and economic forces that continually require us to move forward in our knowledge and processes to remain current and effective. The discussion forms using the blackboard discussions board will deal with timely issues that will allow you to formulate opinions and answers using your prior knowledge, textbooks, and other resources at your discretion. Please note that as we discuss we must consider all opinions and viewpoints as valid and be respectful in our responses.
Tolerance is a wonderful virtue.
This term paper should also be interpretive. While research will probably be necessary the paper should not be a reiteration of someone else s words or thoughts. Rather it should be an examination of a compensation topic that is important to you. Each paper will highlight the writer s opinions, viewpoints and interpretations. My experience as both a student and an educator indicates that this style of paper leads to greater understanding and retention of knowledge.