Each question’s answer should not be less than 1 page and not more than 2 pages (Times New Roman – Double space – 12).
Include 3 references at the end of each question.
1. What are the major objectives of strategic workforce planning? Why is each of these objectives critical for an organization’s success? What benefits are provided by each that can result in a competitive advantage?
2. What are the pros and cons of hiring for “fit”? How can an employer best ensure that new employees will fit with the company culture while simultaneously managing diversity and ensuring that the most qualified candidate will be hired?
3. Explain the relationship between training and organizational development. How might each contribute to strategic HR management?
4. Describe how an organizational culture and the use of performance criteria and standards affect the remaining components of a performance management system.
5. What is “360-degree feedback (appraisal system)? What are its advantages and disadvantages over more traditional performance appraisal systems that use only downward feedback?
