1. Identify and discuss 2 or 3 major insights from Keller (chapters 5-8) as applied to
employee performance management and appraisal processes (Valentine chapter 10).

2. Identify and discuss 2 or 3 major insights from Hardy (chapters 3-4) as applied to
employee training and career development processes (Valentine chapters 8-9).

3. Employer branding is a key means by which contemporary organizations implement a
strategic approach to HR. What are 2 or 3 key differentiators of a branded approach to
employee recruitment and employee selection (Valentine chapters 6-7)?

4. Consider your current or most recent employer organization. Delineate 2 or 3 strategic
HR recommendations for improving the employee recruitment, employee selection, or
the employee performance management and appraisal processes (Valentine chapters 6-7,
10).