Master in International Human Resources Management
Whilst using the textbook as a basis for your answers, answer in your own words. If at all possible use real life examples to support your argument. If conducting further research, identify your sources for material i.e. websites, textbooks etc.
Assignment 10
(Ref. Module 10 - Managing Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers)
1. Describe a comprehensive approach to retaining employees.
2. Explain why employee engagement is important, and how to foster such engagement. Give examples of companies that engage employees.
3. Discuss what employers and supervisors can do to support employees’ career development needs. Please give examples.
4. List and discuss the four steps in effectively coaching an employee.
5. List the main decisions employers should address in reaching promotion decisions.
6. What roles do employers and managers play in an employees career management?
7. What would you as a supervisor do to avoid someone accusing you of wrongful dismissal?
Carter Cleaning Company
The Career Planning Program – complete the small case study on page 349 of your textbook.
Discuss with one of your classmates this case study and answer the following questions
10.26 What would be the advantage to Carter Cleaning of setting up a career planning program?
10.27 Who should participate in the program? All employees? Selected employees?
10.28 Outline and describe the career development program you would propose for the cleaners, pressers, counter people, and managers at the Carter Cleaning Centers.
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