QUESTION TWO

$[25]$

The contemporary trends and challenges in the business environment necessitate that even greater

attention be given to the human resources of an organization. HR can play a major role in creating

and sustaining a competitive advantage through people.

Organizations of all types and sizes, including schools, retail stores, government agencies,

restaurants and manufacturers have at least one thing in common; they must employ competent and

motivated workers. This need has become even stronger as organizations grapple with the

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challenges presented by a fast$-$paced, highly dynamic, and increasingly global economy. To

compete and thrive, many organizations are including employee education, training and

development as an important and effective part of their organizational strategy

$2\mathrm{.}1.$

$2\mathrm{.}2.$

Identify and describe the various challenges facing HR managers in the $21$st century.

$(10)$

One of the main reasons it is necessary to plan human resources effectively is that they are a

very significant part of almost any organisations cost. Describe the various cost associated

with human resources planning.

$(15)$