1. Describe the changing status of HRM. What factors have led to these changes?
2. How do [roductivity concerns influence organizational policies and procedures regarding HRM activities?
3. Describe the major HRM activities conducted in an organization. Provide an example of each from an organization with which you are familiar.
4. What impact should the composition of the workforce have on HRM practices or activities? What future trends do you see that will influence HRM activities? Why is the growing culural diversity of the workforce a management challenge?
5. Why is the support line manageent critical to the effective functioning of HRM pratices in an orgniation? Provide some suggestions to ensure tha this support is maintained.
6. Why does the number of qualified applicants for each strategic position relate to corporate effectiveness? How can HRM enhance this applicant pool?
7. What are the sources of uniqueness that can aid a company seeking competice advantage?
8. Explain how Ford and GM still have a competitive disadvantage related to financial capability. How does Walmart have an advantage?