Scenario 1.4: HRM Challenges-Innovative Hydraulic Systems
Lansdowne Inc. ,a Quebec-based company,designs and manufactures innovative hydraulic systems which are sold to projects in more than 20 countries.They hire people based on their specialized technical and broader innovation and communication skills.They recruit globally.They also continue to provide training to their employees in the leading edge hydraulic systems technology and provide workplace environments that encourage innovation.Their mission and strategy is to be competitive through technical innovation.
-Please refer to Scenario 1.4.What is the influence of technology on Lansdowne Inc.'s HRM?
A)increased contracting out,outsourcing and employee leasing
B)concerns about privacy,ethics and culture
C)complicated issues related to language and communication
D)operational (i.e.automation),enhanced services and increased access to information

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best choice is D as Lansdowne Inc.'s mission and strategy is to be competitive through technical innovation. This suggests that technology has a significant impact on the company's HRM. Specifically, the company invests in training its employees in leading-edge hydraulic systems technology to maintain their competitive edge in the market. This also implies that Lansdowne Inc. aims to automate its operations and enhance services through technology, which will lead to increased access to information. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.