HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

 

This event recognizes PBL members who understand the techniques and skills involved in human resource management.

This event consists of two (2) parts: an objective test and an interactive role-play situation that may include training, staffing, benefits, labor relations, and government regulations.  Finalists are required to complete both parts.

The objective test may include questions on employee compensation and benefits; governmental regulations and issues; human resource planning; labor relations and collective bargaining; performance management; staff; and training and development. In the case of a team, members will take tests individually and the scores will be averaged.

ELIGIBILITY

Participants must have paid state and national dues postmarked by February 15 of the current school year.

State       Each charter may enter one individual or team of 2 or 3.

National      See national guidelines: www.fbla-pbl.org.

Each chapter may enter one (1) individual or team of no more than 3, comprised of active local members.  Participants must be on record in the FBLA-PBL national office as having paid dues by February 15 of the current school year.

Members may compete in this event more than once if they have not previously placed in the top ten of the event at the National Leadership Conference (NLC). If a member places in the top ten of an event at the NLC, they are no longer eligible to compete in that event.

REGULATIONS

State      When it has been determined that a student will represent the charter at state competition, the appropriate entry form must be sent to the state adviser received by the date specified in the SLC registration packet.

National      See national guidelines: www.fbla-pbl.org.

• Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified.

• Participants must adhere to the dress code established by the board of directors or they will not be permitted to compete in the event.

• Participants must furnish their own No. 2 pencils and erasers.  Nongraphing calculators will be provided.  No electronic devices may be brought to the event.  No reference materials or other items are to be brought to the event.

 

PERFORMANCE

The five individuals or teams with the highest test score will be scheduled for a performance.  The order of performance will be drawn at random by an impartial person in the event office.

Finalists will receive the case study the evening prior to the final round of competition.

Participants can research the case during the period from receiving the case until presentation time.

Student members, not advisers, must conduct the research and prepare the presentation.

Facts and working data must be cited and be secured from quality sources (peer review docs, legal docs, experts in the field, etc.).

One member should introduce the team and provide a case summary. All team members are expected to actively participate in the performance.

Teams will be permitted to bring prepared notes.

Presentation materials (i.e., laptops/devices, posters, flip charts, etc.) are allowed. Teams must provide all materials to be utilized; however, no items may be left with the judges.

Five minutes will be allowed to set up equipment or presentation items. When five minutes have elapsed, the timekeeper will automatically start the seven-minute performance clock.

The individual or team has seven (7) minutes to present the solution to the case. All team members must participate.  

A timekeeper will stand at six (6) minutes and again at seven (7) minutes. The timekeeper will stop the participants from continuing once their allotted time has elapsed. Following the presentation, the judges will conduct a three (3) minute question and answer session.

JUDGING

The presentations will be evaluated by a panel of judges.  All decisions of the judges are final.

AWARDS

State  State awards for the top five places are presented at the State Leadership Conference.

National The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the National Leadership Conference.  The maximum number will be ten (10).