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Part I
Question 1 (350 words)
Read the article "Why We Hate HR (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.". Address three out of the five questions below:
• Is there more to HR than its predecessor, PA? Discuss the arguments for and against this notion.
• Based on your experience, to what extent do you agree or disagree with Hammonds' arguments and why?
• In your opinion, who is responsible for HR not reaching its full potential in general? Who is responsible for HR not reaching its full potential in your organization (if applicable)?
• Based on what you have learned so far, how can HR act as a strategic business partner in general? How can HR act as a strategic partner in your organization?
• After reading Hammond's article, do you think your employer should increase, decrease or outsource HR roles and functions and why?

Use at least one additional scholarly source and provide the link within the body of your initial post to further support your analysis.

Question 2 (350 words)
Read "Case Studies of Age Discrimination in Job Ads (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.". Select two out of the five case studies and present your defense strategy as if you were the HR representative for the company that potentially violated EEOC guidelines. Try to explain why you may be in compliance, or simply defend your company in lieu of a potential lawsuit. In order to provide a thorough analysis, please use at least two other sources in addition to the official EEOC (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. website.
Respond to at least two of your classmate's posts. Select those who have presented a different defense strategy than your own, noting any pros and cons of their argument.

Part II
4 pages, APA format. 3 Sources-including the provided text
OCBC Bank Case Study
Analyze OCBC Bank after reading this article (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
In a three- to five-page paper (not including the title and references pages), address the following:
a. Describe OCBC's unique approach to talent management and development.
b. Compare OCBC's approach to talent management and development to other organizations you are familiar with (e.g., current or past employers, a family business).
c. Explain how OCBC's approach to talent management and employee development been a primary contributing factor to the firm's success.
d. Evaluate the extent to which OCBC's approach to talent management and development fits other organizations or industries, including some limitations if applied elsewhere without modification.
Conduct some additional internet research on OCBC, and examine how OCBC has performed recently-what has it done more of, less of, or differently from in the area of human resource management. Use this information to support your paper in addition to cited sources from the textbook; you must also use at least two scholarly sources.