1. Choose ONE topic from the bulleted list below that you think is especially important. For those topics with multiple choices within the parenthesis that follow it, choose only one from the list within the parenthesis to reflect on and write about. YOU DO NOT NEED TO WRITE ABOUT ALL THE ITEMS WITHIN THE PARENTHESIS.

2. Briefly explain both of the following:

a) why you think the topic you selected is important and

b) how you have seen this play out in your work life or the work life of someone that you know.

3. Answers are meant to be relatively brief and represent your opinion and experience, so do not require outside resources.

Consider the following list of topics from this weeks assigned textbook chapter(s):

-The Process of Human Resource Planning (Forecasting Demand for Labor or Labor Supply)

-Goal Setting and Strategic Planning to Reduce Worker Surplus or Avoid Shortages (Reducing Hours, Early Retirement Options, Outsourcing, Overtime and Expanded Hours)

-Implementing and Evaluating the HR Plan

-Personnel Policies (Internal vs External Recruiting, Lead the Market Pay Strategies, Employment-at-will)

-Recruitment Sources (Internal Sources, External Sources, Electronic Recruiting, Employment Agencies)

-Recruiter Traits and Behavior Enhancing their Impact