Please answer the questions under the below structure:
- Nature of topic (Introduction)
- Analysis (Advantages and Disadvantages or Pros and Cons)
- Conclusion and recommendations
- References and copy of the referenced page (scan the page from the book or the academic thesis)
Q1: An ageing population is a current and future issue for many developed countries. Drawing on examples from your own and other organisations (from any part of the world), critically evaluate the implications of an ageing population for a) the labour force, b) the economy and c) changes to the supply and demand of goods and services. What are the pros and cons for employees and employers when hiring aging staff?
Q2: Drawing on examples from your own and other organisations, critically examine the impact technology has on current HR practices
What are the pros and cons of having technology in HR? Does it affect the service level? Did it change?
Q3: What are the advantages and disadvantages of Skype interviews? What is the difference between Skype and face to face interviews?
Q4: What are the pros and cons of an open plan work place?
Q5: Explain the concept of Strategy in a business context and critically evaluate three established Strategy models/frameworks that can help inform the future direction of a business.
Q6: According to the CIPD (2014) ‘Whatever the positioning of HR responsibility within the organisation it is important that HR strategy is aligned to business needs. In practice, this integration is difficult to achieve. Critically explore some of the key barriers to the successful integration between Business Strategy and HR Strategy.
