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DISCUSSION 1
 
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words and references: 
The business world has experienced numerous changes as a result of technology and globalization. It is important for Human Resource Management (HRM) professionals to be prepared for these changes.
Explain in what way have technology and globalization changed the work environment. Provide two real-life examples.
Discuss the effects of these changes on HRM. You may use one of the human resource management functions (staffing, training and development, motivation, maintenance) in your response, if needed.

DISCUSSION 2
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words and references: 
Consider each of the public speaking scenarios below and discuss some of the factors that impact the communication process.
Public speaking to a live (in person) audience. 
Given this channel (face-to-face), what are some of the problems that can occur with sending your message (think of technology you might use to present)? What types of noise around the receiver(s) might impact delivery of the message (discuss external and internal noises that might occur)? What can the speaker do to help the audience better receive the message?
Public speaking via teleconference (phone/video).
Given this channel (teleconference), what are some of the problems that can occur with sending the message? What types of noise around the receiver(s) might impact delivery of the message (consider external and internal noise)? What can the public speaker do to ensure better communication with the audience? What can the receiver(s) do to ensure better receipt of the message?