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Human Resource Management S.R.Luthra Institute of Management Page 2 Questions:- 1. Based on the information in this case, provide examples for Siemens of atleast four strategically required organizational outcomes and four requiredworkforce competencies and behaviors.Ans: Strategically required organizational outcomes would be the following:1) An employee selection and compensation system that attracts and retains thehuman talent necessary to support global diversification into high-tech products andservices; 2) A “learning company” in which employees are able to learn on a continuing basis; 3) A culture of global teamwork which will develop and use all the potential of the firm’s human resources; 4) A climate of mutual respect in a global organization. Workforce competencies andbehaviors could include: 1) openness to learning; 2) teamwork skills; 3) cross-cultural experience; 4) openness, respect, and appreciation for workforce diversity 2. Identify at least four of the strategically relevant HR system policies andactivites that Siemens has instituted in order to help HR contribute to achieving Siemens’ strategic goals. Ans: 1) Training and development activities to support continuous learning througha system of combined classroom and hands-on apprenticeship training to supporttechnical learning;2) Continuing education and management development to develop skills necessaryfor global teamwork and appreciation for cultural diversity;3) Enhanced internal selection process which includes pre-requisites of cross-border and cross-cultural experiences for career advancement;4) Organizational development activities aimed at building openness, transparency,fairness, and diversity support. Human Resource Management S.R.Luthra Institute of Management Page 3 3. Provide a brief illustrative strategy map for Siemens. Ans: Student answers will vary

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