Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations

30 Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofi t Organizations

Chapter Questions

1. In a small group, each member should select three HRM challenges
   discussed in the chapter and describe how they are evident in a current
   or past employer. If you are unemployed at present, discuss how the
   HRM challenges might be affecting your university.


2. In your opinion, discuss why it is important for HRM to evolve from
   an administrative and operational role to a strategic one.

Online Activities

1. Visit the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Web
   page and review Occupation Outlooks and Demographics Data. What addi-
   tional workforce changes do you believe might take place in the next
   fi ve to ten years? What strategies will public and nonprofi t agencies
   need to implement to be prepared for the future?


2. Visit the Monthly Labor Review Online. Review the two most recent
   editions, and select two articles from each edition. What topics are
   discussed, and why do the authors think they are important? Explain
   your answer.