QUESTIONS
1)What are the essential human resources management practices identified in the textbook? How do each of these areas contribute to the success of an organization?
2)After reviewing the topic resources, explain why ethical behavior, social responsibility, and sustainability are important aspects of corporate governance. What are the four tenets of conscious capitalism and how can organizations operating by these tenets create positive change? Provide an example of an organization that you feel operates from a conscious capitalism perspective and justify your choice.
3)Identify the formal structure of an organization. Using an organization of your choice as an example, how are the organization’s structure and design a reflection of its environment, goals, and competencies?
4)Using an organization with which you are familiar, identify its corporate culture and the elements of its observable culture. What do you think would need change in order to facilitate innovation? What role would organizational development play in overcoming resistance to change?
