solved the main purpose of hrm is to ensure that organisations achieve success through people do you agree or disagree with this statement use the theory in your prescribed material to substantiat
1.1. [SOLVED] The main purpose of HRM is to ensure that organisations achieve success
through people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use the theory in your
prescribed material to substantiate your answer................................................................................... 3
2.1. [SOLVED] Which job design approach [1 mark] and methods (or techniques) [4 marks]
are evident in the scenario? In your answer, you are required to identify the methods and quote
an example from the scenario. (5) ........................................................................................................... 4
2.2. [SOLVED] Critically evaluate Lerato’s comment by referring to the roles and
responsibilities of the line manager in HRM. In your answer, you should address the typical HR-
related aspects that Vusi may have to deal with during Ayanda’s absence. (10) ............................ 5
2.3. [SOLVED] What must Vusi do to determine why Abigail is not performing at an
acceptable standard? Identify the HR process [1 mark] and briefly discuss the steps that must
be followed [4 marks]. ................................................................................................................................ 6
3.1. [SOLVED] Which challenge that you have identified in activity 1.4 has the most
significant impact on line managers, and why? (2) ............................................................................... 7
3.2. [SOLVED] How can the line manager, with the assistance of HR, mitigate or even reduce
the impact of this challenge? .................................................................................................................... 8
4.1. [SOLVED] Explain how strategic human resource planning (SHRP) and recruitment and
selection are used together, to ensure that an organisation has sufficient staff with the required
skills, knowledge and experience to do the work. ................................................................................. 9
5.1. [SOLVED] Which criteria was applied to promote Cynthia to team leader? [1 mark]
Substantiate your answer with an example from the scenario [1 mark]. ........................................... 9
5.2. [SOLVED] Is it necessary for Cynthia to attend onboarding and orientation training? [½
mark] Give a reason for your answer. [½ mark] .................................................................................. 10
5.3. [SOLVED] Briefly discuss the role of Cynthia’s line manager in the onboarding and
orientation process ................................................................................................................................... 11
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