Scenario 1.4: HRM Challenges-Innovative Hydraulic Systems

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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.According to the Conference Board of Canada,what two employee skills will contribute to the innovation required in Lansdowne's workplace?

• A)creativity and continuous improvement;and relationship-building
• B)conflict resolution,and communication
• C)planning,and risk taking
• D)team building and analytical skills

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