Then, refer back to lesson 7 (slide 8) and discuss one theory of job dissatisfaction that you believe best applies to the understanding of motivation in the contemporary workplace. Finally, discuss why organizations provide both monetary and non-monetary rewards to employees. Share your thoughts, and use the articles and resources provided to support your ideas.Part B: Compensation and RetentionDiscuss your perspective on the connection between compensation and retention. What other factors might impact retention? What do you believe are the most important retention factors? Share your thoughts, and use the articles and resources provided to support your ideas.Part A: The Strategic Purpose of Training and Career DevelopmentWhy do you believe organizations invest in training and career development programs for employees? How does the organization benefit? How can training support an organization’s strategic goals? Why should HRMs focus on the career development of employees? Use the articles and resources provided to support your ideas.Part B: Performance Management, Performance Evaluation, and Performance IssuesPart A: In your own words, define performance management and a performance evaluation system. Summarize your understanding of the difference between these two concepts. Why is it important for HRMs to investigate performance issues to identify the root cause? What type of performance issues(s) could benefit from a performance improvement plan? Use the articles and resources provided to support your ideas.Part A: Safety and Security in the WorkplaceDiscuss some of the common safety and security concerns in today’s workplace. What are some important laws that may help organizations reduce risk? What are some strategies HR managers can develop to mitigate some of these issues? Use the resources provided to support your ideas.Part B: Employee and Labor RelationsOutline what legal and statutory protections are in place today to prevent worker abuse. What additional protections are needed? What industries or jobs do you think could become the next fertile area for union organizing attempts?
