Bus 310 All Week Discussion Questions

Week 1 Discussion 1

"Evolution and Goals" Please respond to the following:

Based on the evolution of the human resource function in organizations, predict what it will look like 40 years from now. Give specific examples if you can.

Determine which of the HRM functions has evolved the most and its impact on the stakeholders of the function. Provide a rationale with your response

Week 1 Discussion 2

"Possibilities" Please respond to the following:

Describe a company or organization that could thrive without a human resource function. Please be as creative as you like. Determine at what point in the company’s future it would need one, if ever.

Imagine you are the Director or Vice President of HR for your current or a former employer. Determine two possible goals that do not already exist in the department that you would want to implement. Provide details of why these goals would be important or beneficial to the organization.

Week 2 Discussion 1

"The Legal Environment" Please respond to the following:

Of the HR regulations introduced in Chapter 2, decide which is the most challenging for the average HR department to reach compliance. Provide a rationale with your response.

Take a position on the following statement: Affirmative action hurts an organization’s ability to hire the best candidate for a position. Support your position with evidence or examples

Week 2 Discussion 2

"The Global Environment" Please respond to the following:

Many organizations are increasingly becoming global through the assistance of the Internet and virtual work arrangements. Determine if this scenario makes it easier or more difficult to manage the HR function.

Imagine you are part of an HR team discussing the building of the organization’s first expatriate program. A small team of employees is being sent to an international assignment, for at least two years, due to a recent merger with an international company. Outline the considerations and protocols...