1. Using the table format provided in the slides and discussed in class, develop an HR plan for the new fiscal year for the jobs of production worker and shipping clerk.

2. Given this HR plan, is there an over-supply or under-supply, or both, for these jobs? If there is an over-supply, what strategy would you use and why? If there is an under-supply what strategy would you use and why?

3. Create a job description for any ONE of the jobs discussed above, using the details provided in this case. If any information is missing, simply indicate n/a for not available. The job description format discussed in the textbook (also provided in the slides) should be used.

4. (a) briefly explain the job characteristics model in your own words AND (b) pick any ONE of these jobs from the above scenario and discuss which 2 strategies from this model that you would use to improve the workers interest and engagement.