Students may choose to respond to four of the posted essay questions with no less than 100 words for each response. Each response will be worth a total of 4 points. References should be listed for each question and at the end of the exam; References should follow reasonably accurate APA formatting. It is possible to earn a total of 16 points for the successful completion of the mid-term examination.
1.Why is the HR department playing a more significant role in organizational strategic planning processes than it did 20 years ago?
2.Why is it correct to conclude that all managers are involved in the human resource management function and implementing HRM activities and programs?
3.What are the implications for organizations with an aging workforce?
4.HR processes are designed to acquire, reward, develop and maintain/protect human resources. What are the desirable end results of such processes?
5.In developing an EAP, what role should managers play?
6.Describe the key elements in the discipline process.
7.What are the limitations of applying the hot stove rule to all employees?

Additional questions
To get full credit, students must answer all of the following question in addition to the above term essay questions. At least 50 words for each question.
1. Why is there a need for companies to offer work-family balance programs such as flextime, telecommuting and job sharing?
2. Of the three programs mentioned above, which would be the most important program for you personally when deciding whether or not to join an employer? Why?
3. Some organizations do not believe in offering any of these work-life balance programs? What do think their reasoning is? Explain your answer.

Text is Human Resource Management, 12th edition by John M. Ivancevich and Robert Konopaske