1 Assume you are the Human Resource Manager of a large software firm with global presence. The employee turnover rate of the firm has hovered around 15% for the last three years, compared to the industry average of 20%. Competition for quality software professionals is expected to increase as more firms from the developed countries set up their operations offshore in developing economies. You foresee a shortage of software professionals in the labor market in the future at both entry and middle levels. You do not want to take chances.

) Explain how will you ensure the fit between the business strategy and HR strategy of this firm and what strategies will you adopt to manage the projected shortfall of software professionals?

b) Discuss the main problems faced by this organization and how the process of HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING can help the organization to solve its problems. c) Discuss internal and external methods of strategic recruitment. Which methods will you use in the above mentioned scenario?

Q.2 Do you agree with the statement, ‘Training is the solution to all performance problems’? What factors other than skills or knowledge deficiency may lead to a gap between expected and actual performance of an employee? Explain you answer with context of Training Need Assessment process.

The human body has two signaling systems, the hormone system and the nervous system to control body functions.

a) Describe the two systems

b) Why do we need two communication systems?

c) Do the two systems have evolutionarily the same origin? Justify your answer and give clear examples.

My teacher graded this with an E, saying that I am not identifying and explaining in detail, clearly, and correctly, for the two systems. And that I don't use correct and relevant terminology throughout. They are also saying that I don't have a well-developed and problematized justification with examples for both communication systems. Additionally, in the discussion I didn't present well-founded and nuanced arguments and give a detailed and nuanced account of the consequences of several positions, and didn't highlight relevant new question at issues that will guide the discussion forward.

What can I add to get a higher score?

My answer:

The nervous system causes information to be disseminated to the brain by means of the nerves in the body that send signals to the brain in the form of electrical stimulation, what can be sent to the brain is that in case you are injured, the nerves signal to the brain that you have been damaged itself. The nervous system consists of two parts, which are central and peripheral. The brain and spinal cord form the central nervous system, and there are various parts of the brain that cooperate with the nerves. The peripheral nervous system is the nerves found in the body that connect to the brain and spinal cord and consists of the motor and sensory nerves, motor nerves are the nerves that are connected to muscles, and sensory nerves convey signals from the sensory organs to our brain.

The hormone system is glands (e.g., thyroid glands, ovaries/testicles) that form substances that signal and send information in the body and are transported with the blood. The hormone system determines a person's growth, metabolism, sex drive, reproduction. Examples of hormones may be cortisol, which is produced in the adrenal glands in stressful situations and causes blood pressure and pulse to rise and the trachea to open more, leading to the body being ready to handle dangerous situations where life is in danger. An important part of the hormone system is the pituitary gland that controls the remaining glands and its hormone production and which sits in a small part of the brain, and because the pituitary gland forms its hormones, the remaining glands are stimulated to produce their hormones. It is said that hormones only affect certain cells and act as chemical information signals. In the testes, men have their sex hormones, and that is necessary for men to develop the genitals, the hormone that develops there is called testosterone while the woman has her hormones in the ovaries and there she has her estrogen, the female hormones.

The communication systems are important because one needs to know the body's need for survival, and this is where the hormone and nervous systems help by sending signals from and to the brain, for example, Are hungry and need food or you are injured, the body must quickly send white blood cells to fight potential infections. For example, cortisol is important to produce in potential danger while the brain signals the heart to pump blood faster via cortisol to send oxygen-rich blood to the muscles in order to strain them in anticipation of a potential threat to a dangerous animal. The peripheral nervous system helps man to move joints and muscles, and from this, you can move, see things around and interpret things with the organs of the senses.

The nervous and hormone systems have the same origin because the nervous system records the body that is exposed to and the hormones help to solve any problems the body is exposed by secreting important hormones that prepare the body for dangers such as the hormone cortisol, for example, everything that affects the nervous system causes a release of different hormones, and it is important that there is a balance with these hormones or else you can have problems in the body.

Slight wind of 2.2 m/s is moving over a human cheek of length .05m and is causing the skin to lose water. What is the thickness of the mass transfer boundary layer at half of the distance (0.025m) from the edge of the cheek surface over which this water loss is taking place? The viscosity of air can be assumed as 1.85*10-5 Pa.s, density of air is 1.2 kg/m3 and the diffusity of water vapor in air is 2.6*10-4 m2 /s. Temperature is 37C

Sartre says that existentialism leads one to recognize the human condition as one of forlornness, anguish, and despair. What does he specifically mean by each of these? In terms of the notion of anguish, why would Sartre argue against the idea that absolute values exist? How does his position against the notion of absolute value lead Sartre to a very odd view of moral decision-making? How do we determine on his view what the right or good choice is? How is this different from the way in which we usually engage in moral investigation and choice?

You are the HR director at Springtime Manufacturing, which employs 75 people. The VP of Human Resources has asked that you evaluate the following situations. Please provide in the format of a memorandum to the VP with captions labeling each issue and addressing the questions posed. (See template at end)

1. Ron Robin is a salesperson for the firm. As part of his benefits, he is given a country club membership and is expected to entertain Springtime clients at the club, including golf and tennis games. One Saturday, Ron takes a client, Barbara Bluebird, and two of his close friends (non clients) golfing. While Ron and Barbara discuss a bit of business at the beginning of the game, most of the game is spent joking and socializing. Ron trips in a deep hole on the golf course and breaks his leg. Ron has filed for workers compensation; the VP has asked you to evaluate Ron’s claim to determine whether Springtime should dispute the claim.

Assessment Rubric for Assignment 4-     20 points total

Identification of Legal Issues (Clarity) 5 points Is the legal issue correctly identified for each situation presented?

Analysis Explanation (Content) 5 points Does the memorandum use the correct analysis for each identified issue and thoroughly explain the analysis?

Application of Analysis to Facts (Evidence Evaluation) 5 points Does each analysis include all applicable facts?

Conclusion (Are conclusions appropriate based on evaluation and appropriate use of terminology) 5 points

You are the HR director at Springtime Manufacturing, which employs 75 people. The VP of Human Resources has asked that you evaluate the following situations. Please provide in the format of a memorandum to the VP with captions labeling each issue and addressing the questions posed. (See template at end)

1. Springtime operates a distribution center in an old building with 3 floors. While the first two floors can be accessed with an elevator that holds up to 500 lbs, the third floor elevator has a maximum weight capacity of 250 lbs. Thus, with an average weight of 100 lbs per freight load, this elevator can only support a person weighing a maximum of 150 lbs. Springtime has a sign that specifically forbids any employee weighing more than 150 lbs from using the elevator to the third floor, which is used to house inventory. Please evaluate whether this policy violates Title VII.

Assessment Rubric for Assignment 4-     20 points total

Identification of Legal Issues (Clarity) 5 points Is the legal issue correctly identified for each situation presented?

Analysis Explanation (Content) 5 points Does the memorandum use the correct analysis for each identified issue and thoroughly explain the analysis?

Application of Analysis to Facts (Evidence Evaluation) 5 points Does each analysis include all applicable facts?

Conclusion (Are conclusions appropriate based on evaluation and appropriate use of terminology) 5 points

You are the HR director at Springtime Manufacturing, which employs 75 people. The VP of Human Resources has asked that you evaluate the following situations. Please provide in the format of a memorandum to the VP with captions labeling each issue and addressing the questions posed. (See template at end)

1. Springtime decides to create a new Director of Marketing and Communications position. This position is responsible for overseeing all marketing for the company as well as communicating directly with the press and other major customers about the company, its news and initiatives. Thus, Springtime includes a requirement that the “ideal candidate will be able to communicate clearly and present a positive image of Springtime Manufacturing”. Both May Flower and June Bug apply for the position and are interviewed by the President of the Company, April Showers. Both May and June have appropriate degrees in Marketing and about the same level of experience. May is a practicing Muslim and so wears a headscarf to the interview, as she always does to comply with her religious beliefs. April asks May the same questions as she has asked June, but adds a question about the headscarf. In particular, she asks May whether she always has to wear the headscarf and whether she has encountered “negative reactions” to the scarf. May answers that she does have to wear the scarf and she occasionally has negative reactions. April also asks several other questions about May’s religion. After the interview, April announces that she is hiring June Bug for the position and cites the “Very positive image” that June will present for the company. May sues for discrimination under Title VII. Will she succeed? Why or why not?

Assessment Rubric for Assignment 4-     20 points total

Identification of Legal Issues (Clarity) 5 points Is the legal issue correctly identified for each situation presented?

Analysis Explanation (Content) 5 points Does the memorandum use the correct analysis for each identified issue and thoroughly explain the analysis?

Application of Analysis to Facts (Evidence Evaluation) 5 points Does each analysis include all applicable facts?

Conclusion (Are conclusions appropriate based on evaluation and appropriate use of terminology) 5 points