Discussion questions: 1. Identify the various stakeholders involved and list their major interests. 2. What HRM problems could be expected to arise from this amalgamation? As HR consultant to All Star University, what would you recommend (and do) to prevent or overcome such problems? 3. Formulate a plan of action to reduce the head count by 20 percent (pay attention particularly to how you would identify and select those academics to be terminated). Identify the major challenges you might face and explain how you would overcome them. Source: Stone, R. 2011, Human Resource Management, 7th Edition. John Wiley & Sons Australia, Milton Old, pp.74-75