Benita is a case manager at a senior center in a mid-sized city, which has seen substantial population losses due to the shutdown of industries that had long dominated the area. As a result, many of her clients lack local family and feel quite isolated. Whenever there are headlines about cutting Social Security, Benita gets panicked calls from clients, most of whom have only their monthly Social Security check to rely on for all of their expenses. Often, they know almost nothing about Social Security or how it is funded, what their rights are, or even what is being proposed. They are just frightened about losing what little money they receive each month and winding up homeless or worse. Benita sets out to learn more about Social Security and what is being proposed so she can educate her clients.

• What should Benita know about how the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program is funded?
• What should Benita know about the ability of the Trust Fund to sustain Social Security payments?
• What do you think should be done about the Social Security program? Why?

 Industry Analyst- (Job E) Discuss Porter’s five force model discussed in Chapter 2–relative to the industry of the company we are studying. . What are the Key Success Factors—product competencies, attributes, intangible assets, or competitive capabilities with the greatest impact on future success in the marketplace? Note:  In addition to looking at special attributes (features) and intangible assets (patents) examine the following capabilities: Technology (expertise in technology), Manufacturing related KSF (i.e. access to sufficient supply of skilled labor), Distribution related KSF (i.e. Strong Network of wholesalers or retailers), Skills and capabilities-(expertise in design or short time delivery capability such as FedEx). 

1. How does an ethical approach encourage problem solving skills in the workforce?  What role does HR play in fostering this type of culture?

2. How can the HR department partner with managers in their effort to improve the decision making performance of a department’s team? What roles do problem solving and decision making play in strategy formulation?

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Lester Scholl’s administrative assistant calls you on Monday afternoon to set up a conference call between you and the chairman tomorrow morning to discuss the board’s reaction to your list and to discuss your next task. You call the number she gave you, and Lester joins the call shortly after.

“I’m pleased with your work,” he says. The board was impressed with your list of factors. Your ranking made sense because your explanations were well-written. I suspect they read everything you sent because it was concise and clear. Good job.”

“Thanks,” you say, and you feel relieved that your first assignment was well-received.

“Your list provided the basis for a good conversation about the manufacturing operations,” he says. “We want to know more about the economy of both countries to further inform our decision-making process.”

“That makes sense,” you say. “The United States and South Korea hold many distinct economic factors that may affect AutoEdge’s long-term financial performance.”

“Right,” he says. “Your research on the two economies will give the board enough information so we can advise the new, incoming CEO.”

“What should my research include?” you ask.

“In your research, you must take into consideration several macroeconomic factors,” he says. “We want to see information about the gross domestic product (GDP), unemployment, interest rates, and inflation for both the United States and South Korea. Make sure your research is current; that is, no more than 6 months old.”

“I’ll get started right away,” you say.

“Very good,” he says. “Let me know if you have any questions, and I’ll put you in touch with some of the other members of the board if I can’t provide the answers you need.”

“Great,” you say. “Thank you.”

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1. Compare and contrast human resources and human resources development. How would these two functions differ between a large international corporation and a small global company? How would they be the same? 75 words

2. Why should organizations consider succession planning and what are some risks and benefits of doing so? 75 words

3. Learning consists of both mental and physical processes. Identify and discuss three (3) features of instruction or the work environment that aid in learning and increase the likelihood of training transfer.75 words

4. The evaluation process is a critical step to confirm that trainees have learned the content of the training. Identify and discuss three evaluation outcomes that can be used as evidence that training was effective and the criteria needed to ensure such evidence is useful.75 word

5. Provide three examples how developmental plans may differ based on the 9-box matrix. 75 word

6. Evaluating training is an important process to ensure an organization is getting a good return on investment. Compare and contrast three types of evaluation designs used to evaluate training programs and three considerations when choosing a design.75 Words

7. You have been asked to conduct a training needs analysis. Describe the process you would use and how you would ensure the results are valid and reliable.75 words

8. Compare and contrast three motivational theories. Explain specifically how one of these three can be applied to a training situation. 75 words

Noe, Raymond. Employee Training Development (9th Edition).