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Question 1

Consider the human resources function of Labor Relations, including all of the responsibilities contained in this specialized area of HR. Which of SHRM's nine competencies do you think an HR practitioner would be required to possess in order to execute his/her responsibilities well in this functional area? As you compose your response, please describe why each of the competencies you choose are important, and how you would envision each of these competencies being displayed by an excellent HR professional.

Question 2

Consider the human resources function of recruitment and selection (also referred to as talent acquisition). Why are SHRM's competency of HR Expertise and HRCI's functional area of Talent Planning and Acquisition so critical to this HR function? You will want to consider the various laws governing equal employment opportunity and the ramifications to the organization of HR being less than competent in overseeing this function. Give examples of the knowledge required in administering equal employment opportunity and explain why technical competency in this area is so crucial.

Question 3

Consider HRCI's functional area of Business Management and SHRM's competency of Business Acumen. Why is knowledge of the particular business of the organization so important to an effective human resources professional. Give examples of how different workplace settings could present different business needs that would require the HR practitioner to be knowledgeable about the business, and examples of how different business needs might change recruitment and hiring strategy and pay and compensation decisions.