Discussion Question
1. How accurately can managers plan for future human resources needs?
2. Are employee benefits really necessary? Why?
3. As a manager, what actions would you take if an operations employee with six years of experience on the job refused ongoing training and ignored performance feedback?
4. Why are there so many laws relating to HRM practices?
5. Of the laws discussed in the text, which are the most important, in your opinion?
6. Identify and describe the major types of teams.
7. What are the major benefits and limitations associated with the use of self-managed teams?
8. Explain the major stages of team development.
9. What combination of motivational techniques do you think would result in the best overall motivation and reward system?
10. In what ways are team cohesiveness and team conflict related?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.