$\mathrm{1.}$ Identify two $\mathrm{}$employment laws and their impact on the workplace. How do these laws affect interview, selection, training, compensation, performance management and other areas of human resources?

$\mathrm{2.}$ Discuss at least three$\mathrm{}$ human resources practices or theories that you learned in this course that will help you in your profession. Develop and explain your answer.

$\mathrm{3.}$ Explain and discuss the legal requirements of a discrimination complaint and the impact of such claims on organizations. How would you evaluate a race discrimination claim from a subordinate employee who felt they were discriminated when you disciplined them for excessive tardiness? How does consistency play in the role of a manager and the HR professional?

$\mathrm{4.}$ Discuss ways that training & development helps companies gain a competitive advantage. Describe the differences or similarities between training and employee development. Discuss the value of a needs assessment in the process. How do you decide what methods of training to use?

$\mathrm{5.}$ Identify the connection and importance between performance management, job analysis and compensation. Discuss how organizations might approach compensation and difficulties in developing compensation practices. How do surveys, benchmarking and comparative data figure into a salary decision? Discuss some of the various methods of performance review and the issue of rater error.

$\mathrm{6.}$ Explain how you would develop a selection process that is valid, reliable and useful. What criteria would you use to select an entry level position in your particular business?

$\mathrm{7.}$ What are the advantages and disadvantages of Unions in the workplace? What can and should a company do to remain union$-$free?