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38707Part A: The Strategic Purpose of Training and Career Development

Why do you believe organizations invest in training and career development programs for employees? How does the organization benefit? How can training support an organization’s strategic goals? Why should HRMs focus on the career development of employees? Use the articles and resources provided to support your ideas.
Part B: Performance Management, Performance Evaluation, and Performance Issues
In your own words, define performance management and a performance evaluation system. Summarize your understanding of the difference between these two concepts. Why is it important for HRMs to investigate performance issues to identify the root cause? What type of performance issues(s) could benefit from a performance improvement plan? Use the articles and resources provided to support your ideas.

Part C: Safety and Security in the Workplace
Discuss some of the common safety and security concerns in today’s workplace. What are some important laws that may help organizations reduce risk? What are some strategies HR managers can develop to mitigate some of these issues? Use the resources provided to support your ideas.

Part D: Employee and Labor Relations
Outline what legal and statutory protections are in place today to prevent worker abuse. What additional protections are needed? What industries or jobs do you think could become the next fertile area for union organizing attempts?