1* From the scenario, propose two adjustments that you as a HR manager can make to support the changes related to high-performance work systems, technological changes, and a change in the employment relationship.

According to the textbook, many organizations’ goals include improving people’s performance by relying on knowledge workers, empowering employees, and assigning work teams. Suggest two actions that HRM can take in order to support these goals.

2″The Nature of Organizations” Please respond to the following: Imagine that you work for an organization that has decided to move its manufacturing to Mexico and focus more on research and information technology.

Predict two ways that the shift will impact current employees and your role as the HR manager. Provide solutions to these foreseen changes. Examine two external forces that have caused many companies to move portions of their operations offshore. Determine whether using contractors is a viable option to carry out the work (i.e., manufacturing, customer service, etc.) previously performed internally by an organization.