DISCUSSION 1
In order to attract people to apply for and accept positions, an organization must emphasize the positive aspects of a job. When employees discover their new job also has negative elements, they sometimes regret their choice and leave soon after they are hired.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- What can organizations do to avoid the outcome described above?
- How can understanding the role transition process help an organization reduce new employee turnover?
- How can orientation and onboarding programs improve employee retention?
DISCUSSION 2
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- There is a saying, “Nice guys finish last.” Is this true of organizations? Do companies need to be ruthless to be successful? How can socially responsible organizations also be competitive?
- How can organizations encourage ethical and socially responsible behavior among their various stakeholders?
DISCUSSION 3
Being let go from a job is usually a life-altering experience for an individual, often with far-reaching negative consequences.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- Should an organization feel a moral obligation to avoid lay-offs even when there are compelling economic reasons to justify them?
- When lay-offs are necessary, how can an employer handle it in a way that respects the dignity of the dismissed employees? What considerations should organizations make for employees who are not dismissed in a mass layoff?
