Alberta Fabricators is considering purchasing innovative technology for their operations. The company has a strong company culture for its 150 employees. The company is concerned that employees could become dependent on technology and this would affect the culture. The company is also worried about the costs to implement the technology and whether the employees can be trained. What other potential negative effects could the technology have on its workers? Select one: O a. There would be less need for unskilled workers. b. The image of the firm would be adversely affected. O c. There would be pay cuts. Od. The organization would become more inefficient Canada Proud is a small food processing company located in northern British Columbia. Recently, it has faced pressures from competitors who have been able to produce similar products more cheaply. The owners of Canada Proud are looking into the possibility of starting a branch of the company in Mexico. Trade agreements among countries around the globe help companies like Canada Proud in becoming globally competitive. However, the company is aware that there may be opposition to such a move, especially if it affects the future viability of its current operations. What would be a big challenge for Canada Proud's HRM professionals if the company decides to open a division in Mexico? Select one: a. laying off workers in its current operations O b. convincing the Canadian government that it would be better to do business in Mexico Oc. acquiring the physical facilities in Mexico d. hiring employees in Mexico Svith the relevant skills Modern Accounting and Network Consulting are in the early phase of a joint venture. As the HR Manager, you can best ensure that things go smoothly by Select one: O a. teaching employees about the other organization O b. systematically monitoring employee morale for both organizations O c. assessing the compatibility of the two organizational cultures O d. planning labour supply needs for both organizations Zap Accounting wants to track the percentage and the actual number of employees who remain in each of the firm's job from one year to the next. Which of the following would Zap Accounting benefit from? Select one: a. a replacement chart b. a skills inventory c. a Markov analysis d. a succession plan