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1. Discuss several areas in which HR can affect organizational culture positively or negatively.
2. Why is it important for HR management to transform from being primarily administrative and operational to a more strategic contributor? Explain with examples.
3. How can an organization maintain its image while dealing with a talent surplus? If layoffs are necessary, what would you recommend managers do to ensure that survivors remain committed and productive?
4. Discuss some of the protected characteristics covered by equal employment opportunity laws and why they are important in today's employment setting.
5. You have recently assumed the role of Human Resource Manager in your company. In reviewing the company records, you note that the job descriptions were last updated five years ago. The company's President has taken the position that there is no need to update the job descriptions. However, you also note that the company has grown by 50 percent during the past five years, resulting in many changes, including some in job functions. You want to build a business case to convince the President of the need to update the job descriptions.
   1. How can job descriptions be used as a management tool?
   2. What role do job descriptions have in helping companies comply with various legal issues?