Provide written responses to each of the following six questions:
Question 1
Write a short account which should briefly assess different labour market conditions in your own country (UAE) and another country of your choice (UK or
USA)- In your account, briefly explain the significance of tight and loose labour market conditions and how organisations position themselves strategically in
competitive labour markets-
Question 2
Give a brief description of the role of government, employers and trade unions in ensuring future skills needs are met- (If you work in a country where Unions
are illegal, you should clearty state this and indicate what other parties may be involved in ensuring future skills are met (for example, sector specific bodies
responsible for skills development in the Oil and Gas sector)
Question 3
Briefly describe the main principles of effective workforce planning and give some examples of any tools that may be used for this-
Question 4
Give a brief account of HR’s role in each of the following:
developing basic succession and career development plans
contributing to plans for downsizing an organisation
contributing to the development of job descriptions, person specifications and
competency frameworks-
Question 5
Explain some of the main legal requirements in relation to recruitment and selection and briefly assess the strengths and weaknesses of at least two different
methods of recruitment and selection- Go on to explain briefly why people leave or remain with organisations and provide a brief summary of some of the
costs associated with dysfunctional employee turnover. Provide a brief assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of at least two different approaches to
retaining talent-
Question 6
Provide a brief summary of the advice you would provide to your organisation on good and lawful practice for managing dismissal, retirement and
redundancies
