Mr. Khan is a HR manager in United Pvt Limited Company. Mr. Khan is a graduate in Business Management. Having specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM), he thinks that HRM department cannot waste its time on recruitment and selection activity because it consumes a lot of time and diverts the attention of HR personnel from other important activities. Focusing on this view, he follows a recent trend of outsourcing recruitment and selection activities of the company to a private employment agency.

1. Do you agree or disagree with Mr. Khan's decision? Why or why not? 

2. As a business student, do you think that there are some risks associated with outsourcing recruitment and selection activities? Highlight those risks. 

3. Can you give suggestions to Mr. Khan that how he can manage recruitment and selection activities within the company without outsourcing them? 

B) Today, the concept of diverse workforce has gained much popularity and many companies fear that if they do not hire diverse workforce, then their competitors will gain the benefit. Do you agree or disagree? Justify your answer with appropriate reasons. 

C) Career development is considered as very important in organizations but it can be very costly for small business owners. Do you think that small business owners should invest on the career development of their employees? Why or why not? 

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