Assignment:
Learning Activity 1
Provide an example of a mass customized product and explain why this type of operation is best for the organization. Why are more companies devoting at least a portion of their operations to mass customization?
Learning Activity 2
Consider these three positions at Starbucks: retail store manager (in charge of the day-to-day operations at one store), district manager (responsible for the operations at multiple stores), and president of Starbucks North America (in charge of operations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico). Identify the information needs of managers at each level.
QUESTION 1: What does Strategic HR mean?
QUESTION 2: Thoughts about HR Functions in today's world?