1Select and apply legally and practically appropriate staffing techniques according to basic principles of validity and reliability.

2Articulate the value of employee training, development, job design, and job enrichment.

3Summarize basic components of compensation plans and performance evaluation systems, assess potential deficiencies, and compare elements as they relate to organizational objectives.

4Apply major labor laws to employment practices in employee relations, health, safety and security, and to consider the connection between labor relations practices and outcomes.

5Articulate unique challenges throughout HRM related to practice in public, private, and non-profit sectors.

6Compare HRM practices and policies from varying perspectives, evaluate source credibility, and draw conclusions based on that information.