1. When human resource managers say they are acting 'strategically', what might they mean? Illustrate your answer with examples.
2. It has been argued that collective forms of employee participation - unlike individual forms - 'humanise and civilise' the workplace. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Discuss your reasons.
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of opening labour markets on a global scale?
4. 'Finding work through social networks is rational and efficient.' Discuss this statement and then examine what might be the problems for the human resources manager in using networks for recruitment?