This assignment provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate the development and achievement of the following course learning outcomes:

Explain organizational strategies and implications aimed to mitigate corporate and human resources risks.

Explain how a merger and an acquisition affect HR planning, selection, compensation, performance appraisal, training and development, and labour and employee relations.

Activity Instructions

On March $14,2022,$ Loblaw acquired Lifemark Health Group. This acquisition has added to its growing role as a supermarket chain and healthcare service provider. Loblaw has invested more than $$10$B over the past decade and is currently in looking to introduce more than $40$ new discount stores and $140$ pharmacy care clinics. Rumour has it that acquisition of another healthcare provider is being negotiated to facilitate this expansion.

As the Director of Human Resources, you understand the importance of conducting HR due diligence.$$ What sort of background information would your HR Planning Team require and investigate when doing your due diligence in each of these instances?