1.1. What is your opinion on this extract? Use theory from the prescribed material to
substantiate your answer. [4 marks] In addition, to further substantiate your answer, provide an
example from your personal life or workplace. [1 mark]....................................................................... 3
2.1. In the case study, there appears to be an HR issue that is clearly affecting Themba’s health
and morale. Identify the issue [1 mark] and explain how the owner (Sajan) should resolve it [1
mark]. ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Discuss the role of the line manager in job analysis. .................................................................... 4
2.3. Identify and discuss the health condition that Themba is experiencing because of his
situation at work [2 marks]. Substantiate your answer with an example from the case study [1
mark]. ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4. Explain how Sajan can assist Themba in managing this health condition. The initiatives that
you identify must relate to the case study. ............................................................................................. 6
2.5. The following snippet was taken from the last paragraph of the case study: “Perhaps it was
time to look for other employment.” Evaluate this statement and advise Sajan on the actions that
he, as the owner, can take to ensure that Themba does not leave the organisation. (5) ............... 6
3.1. Is Tech-Solution’s performance management system in line with the performance criteria
and objectives of an effective performance management system? Substantiate your answer with
theory from the prescribed book. ............................................................................................................. 8
3.2. Explain how you would go about conducting effective performance appraisals if you were
the CEO of Tech-Solutions. Use the prescribed material as a guide. ............................................... 9
3.3. Discuss the requirements that must be met to ensure that a dismissal for poor performance
is substantively and procedurally fair. ................................................................................................... 10
4.1. In which HR function, in your opinion, does the line manager play the most significant role?
[1 mark] Substantiate your answer with theory from the prescribed material [2 marks]. .............. 11
4.2. How can HR support the line manager in the role identified in question 4.1? ........................ 11
4. References ........................................................................................................................................ 12
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