While much has been written about the Great Resignation, a new term has emerged to describe an increasingly common alternative to resigning: "quiet quitting". Driven by many of the same underlying factors as actual resignations, quiet quitting is becoming common today. Quiet quitting doesn't do justice to both employees and employers as it reduces a complex issue – job satisfaction and employee engagement. Many organizations are beginning to recognize the trend and minimize the impact on organizations.

a) Comment on your understanding of ‘quiet quitting’. Examine any TWO (2) reasons for this phenomenon.

b) One strategy to address ‘quiet quitting’ is through employee engagement. Describe your understanding of employee engagement and its importance to organizations. Discuss THREE (3) actions organizations can undertake to engage their employees.

c) Career management plays an essential role in employee engagement. Comment on your understanding of career management. List TWO (2) roles each of the manager and HR in career management.