1- You have recently assumed the role of Human Resource Manager in your company. Reviewing the company records, you note that the job descriptions were last updated five years ago. The companyàPresident has assumed that there is no need to update the job descriptions. However, you also note that the company has grown by 50 percent during the past five years, resulting in many changes, including some in job functions. You want to build a business case to convince the President of the need to update the job descriptions. To help you build your case, use the information on the purpose of job descriptions at www.hrtools.com.

How can job descriptions be used as a management tool?

What role do job descriptions have in helping companies comply with various legal issues? 

2-  Because of the rapid growth of your technology company, the executive team has asked HR to develop an internal training program. The purpose of the program is to help employees recently promoted to supervisory positions develop the leadership skill sets they need to be successful as supervisors. This will be the first formal training program for your small company. As part of the process, you want to consider the learning styles of the new supervisors. To help you develop a successful, results-oriented program, review various training websites, including www.agelesslearner.com

• What training techniques should be implemented to meet the needs of the varied learning styles and maximize the learning potential of the participants?
• Identify the content topics that you will recommend being included in the program to ensure the development of successful leaders.