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?