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Expect More Jobs and More Automation in the Post-COVID-19 Economy (Source:https://www.forbes.com/sites/shahinfarshchi/2020/04/10/expect-more-jobs-and-moreautomation-in-the-post-covid-19-economy/#3697734b29b4 - 10 April 2020) QUESTION 1 (25) Consider that many organizations have retrenched and cut salaries of workers (some without following protocols), with the result being some employees surviving the retrenchment process and others not. This can cause tension and conflict within the workplace. Evaluate the types of aggression and conflict that can be experienced and evaluate the appropriateness of suggested measures for the management of conflict and aggression within a COVID-19 work context.

QUESTION 2 (25) Now more than ever, organizations and employees need effective leadership in order to overcome the challenges and consequences associated with COVID-19. Critically discuss one leadership theory (from your module) and substantiate why it would be an effective approach for leaders to employ given the current work context. QUESTION 3 (25) COVID-19 has resulted in organizations downsizing, transforming and some even closing. With due consideration to the negative consequences and emotions that can result for the workforce due to such changes, differentiate between psychological maladjustment, stress and burnout factors. Propose how a Human Resources practitioner can assist workers with these experiences. QUESTION 4 (25) Analyze and argue the facets of organizational culture, and elaborate on the features of adaptive organizational cultures as levers that Human Resources practitioners can implement to enhance their organization's responsiveness to the effects of COVID-19