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Question 1:
A) Select three functional areas of HR (i.e. recruiting, selection, training and development, compensation etc.) and, for each one, discuss how that function supports the HR and organizational strategies. Provide specific examples of goals and outcomes that support organizational success.
B) Consider the organization you work for or one you have worked for in the past. Evaluate the effectiveness of the HR function overall and at least two specific functional areas (do not name the organization). Share at least one HR program or initiative that you found particularly effective and discuss how it supported the organization's strategy. Why was it effective?
Question 2:
A) Discuss how an organization's diversity strategy can support the business strategy. Provide at least three specific examples and explain why and how they support organizational success.
B) Consider the organization you work for or one you have worked for in the past and evaluate the diversity program. How was it effective and how did it support the strategic goals of the organization? If it was not effective, explain what factors made it ineffective.
Question 3:
A) Identify two jobs you have held and share how you were recruited for each of them. From an organizational perspective, what were some pros and cons of recruiting you through these methods?
B) Evaluate your organization's selection process. Be specific. How would you measure the effectiveness of this process? Think in terms of reliability, validity, and legal compliance.
Question 4:
A) Why is retention such a major focus for human resource managers? How does focusing on retention add strategic value to the organization?
B) How would you go about developing an employee retention program for your organization?
Be specific in terms of what steps you would you take.
What might be your biggest challenge and why?
What type of metrics would you need to obtain? Discuss at least two. Why did you select these metrics?