1. Imagine that you work for an organization that has decided to move its manufacturing to Mexico and focus more on research and information technology. Predict two ways that the shift will impact current employees and your role as the HR manager. Provide solutions to these foreseen changes.
2. Examine two external forces that have caused many companies to move portions of their operations offshore. Determine whether using contractors is a viable option to carry out the work (i.e., manufacturing, customer service, etc.) previously performed internally by an organization.