$$The process through which company goals are put forward in mission statements and company plans are translated into HR objectives,$($Dyer cited in Grobler et al$,2006$: $105).$

$2\mathrm{.}1.$ Identify and explain the implications of a low$-$cost strategy on HR planning, particularly regarding employee demand and supply, and how should HR practitioners respond to these implications $(15)$

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ Evaluate the differentiation strategy that affect the balance between employee demand and supply, and what HR interventions are necessary to ensure that the organization can successfully implement this strategy $(10$