Chapter 2 Human Resource Strategy and Planning Critical Thinking Essays - Please prepare a thorough written response to the below five questions. I am not as concerned with length as I am with substance. Thank you, 1. Discuss how globalization has changed jobs in an organization where you have worked. What are some HR responses to those changes? Globalization is the integration of global operations, management, and strategic alliance, which has affected how human resources, is managed. I was the second employee hired at my former company, and within 3 years grew into a massive multimillion dollar establishment. As the company grew more diverse, positions l in the HR department, Operations and marketing were created. HR seemed to have a difficult time adopting to new policies and new guidelines to keep up with the company changing. Although the company grew we did not cross borders, or operate internationally. 2. What steps can HR professionals take to ensure that mergers and acquisitions are successful? How can HR help during the integration process? 3. How can an organization maintain its image while dealing with a talent surplus? If layoffs are necessary, what would you recommend managers do to ensure that survivors remain committed and productive? 4. As the HR manager for a multinational corporation, you want to identify HR competencies that are critical for global companies. Visit the website for the World Federation of People Management Associations (www.wfpma.com) to research the topic and to identify differences in the body of knowledge in different parts of the world. 5. As the HR Director of a U.S.-based company that is looking at global opportunities in China, you have been asked by the company president to prepare an outline for an HR strategic plan as part of the company's expansion process. You need to develop an HR strategic plan that will integrate the goals, objectives, and strategies of the HR department with those of the company. The plan also needs to support the objectives of other departments within the company. To get ideas on how to develop an HR strategic plan, go to www.workinfo.com. A. What is the process to use for identifying the components of the HR strategic planning process? B. What other company strategic objectives must the HR strategic plan integrate and support