1. Review the front page of your local newspaper or the front page of the business section (online or hard copy). Try to identify issues that relate to either "managing human capital" or "performance management".. How many did you find? Which one was most interesting? (You can also use the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, or your personal experience.)
2. What was the most serious / critical managing human capital or performance management issue you found (or that you have experienced personally)? Why?