1. How should a company assess readiness for learning? (Be sure to include characteristics of both the employee and the work environment.)

2. Discuss at least three different approaches to diversity training.

3. Why are drug tests a controversial component of the personnel selection process? What are some of ways in which organizations can avoid problems associated with drug testing?

4. You have just been promoted to manager of your department. Your supervisor has asked that you review the current performance management system measures in place, and make any possible suggestions. Would you enlist input from the employees in your department? Why, or why not? List and interpret the criteria you would use to evaluate the current performance management system.

5. Evaluate the importance of employee feedback from the manager's stand point, as well as, the employee's stand point. Discuss the three approaches managers can take to conducting feedback. In your opinion, what is the approach you would prefer and why?

6. There are four categories of employee development and four steps to career management. Discuss the four categories of both, and explain how employee development can complement career management.