2 assignments

INSTRUCTIONS

ANSWER THE TWO DISCUSSIONS SEPERATLY

Discussion #5.1: Engagement as a Success Factor

The statements about HRM’s changes into the 21st century place it directly within the realm of executive strategic partner, alongside all other management departments in an organization. This places HR as a center of organizational measurement, that includes metrics related to various organizational success indicators. One such factor is employee engagement. Describe how employee engagement is a valid success factor with real productive value and how leadership may manage this intangible variable.

* Your initial post (approximately 200-250 words)

Discussion #5.2: Outsourcing

Outsourcing has received lots of negative press that impacts discussion around politics, business, and international relationships.

What are your perceptions of outsourcing?

Is it something that can be controlled?

Should it be controlled?

How does a company balance outsourcing against national loyalty and good business sense?

* Your initial post (approximately 200-250 words)