Discussion 1

A friend of yours asks: "I hear that you are taking a marketing and sales class." Your friend appears very interested and inquisitive about marketing and sales, and proceeds to ask you several questions. How would you respond to the questions your friend is asking?

1) What is marketing?
2) What is sales?
3) Why would one study marketing and sales?

Discussion 2

Traditionally, human resource management practices were developed and administered by the organization's human resource department. Line managers/supervisors are now playing a major role in developing and implementing HRM practices. Why do you think non-HR managers are becoming more involved and what do you see as the main benefits for more involvement in HR from managers and supervisors? Support your answer with credible sources. Cite your sources using proper APA format (both in-text and reference entries).