You are required to provide written responses to each of the following seven Criteria
questions:
Question 1
Your organisation is based in two different countries (the UK and another
country of your choice). Write a short account which briefly assesses the 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
labour market trends in each country. In your account, briefly explain the
significance of tight and loose labour market conditions and how organisations
position themselves strategically in competitive labour markets.
Question 2
Give a brief description of the role of government, employers and trade unions
in ensuring future skills needs are met. 1.4
Question 3
Briefly describe the main principles of effective workforce planning and give
some examples of any tools that may be used for this. 2.1
Question 4

1. Develop and provide a basic succession and career development plan
2. Provide evidence to show your contribution to plans for downsizing an 2.2
   organisation 2.3
3. Provide evidence to show your contribution to the development of job
   descriptions, person specifications and competency frameworks. 2.4
   Question 5
   Explain some of the main legal requirements in relation to recruitment and
   selection and briefly assess the strengths and weaknesses of at least two 2.5, 2.6,
   different methods of recruitment and selection.
   Question 6
   Briefly explain briefly why people leave or remain with organisations and
   provide a summary of some of the costs associated with dysfunctional 3.1
   employee turnover. Go on to assess the strengths and weaknesses of at least 3.2
   two different approaches to retaining talent.

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