1. Compare four options for workforce reduction in HR planning.

2. Explain the process of conducting a job analysis, listing examples of data types, sources, and methods of data collection.

3. Compare the pros and cons of using internal or external recruits for filling a job.

4. Explain the risks of having under- and overqualified job applicants and what can be done in recruiting to minimize the number of applications coming from these groups.

5. Explain the concepts of reliability and validity and why they are important in selection.

6. Compare structured and unstructured interviews, including how these differences affect the quality of selection decisions.

7. Explain the three primary purposes of a performance appraisal and why they are important to organizations.

8. Explain several reasons why performance appraisals are often ineffective.