1. Describe the major HRM activies conducted in an organization. Provide an example of each from an organization with which you are familiar.

2. Why is the support of line management critical to the effective functioning of HRM practices in an organization? Provide some suggestions to ensure that this support is maitained

3. Do you believe that having highly detailed job descriptions for every position can interfere with group effetiveness? If so, is there anything that can be done to avoid this?

4. A fast-growing small business decides to hire a human resources manager for the firs time. What steps should be taken next?

5. Discuss the possible pros and cons of the two qualitative methods for forecasting labor demand

6. Suppose a key employee has just resigned and you are the department manager. after you have sent your request to personnel for a replacement, how could you help the recruiter find the best replacement?

7. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using web-based recruitment