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HRM1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
This document contains
workings and solutions to
the question below
COMMISSIONER JAY
, HRM1501 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023
(229802) - DUE 26 September % TRUSTED workings, explanations and
solutions. for assistance .. .................
QUESTION 1
1.1 Veeshnee is in charge of conducting the selection tests within your
organisation. Explain to her the characteristics of a properly designed
selection test and provide an example of each. (6)
1.2 Distinguish between the following performance appraisal errors and
provide an example of each.
Halo effect
Recency error
Central Tendency
Leniency (8)
1.3 After the selection process has been completed, Nadine, the new
candidate, needs to be made comfortable in her new job and environment as
soon as possible. You have been given HRM1501/2022 Assignment 03
(Semester 02) 2 the task of handling the orientation programme and it is your
duty to ensure that Nadine settles down into her new role as soon as possible.
Provide a list of advantages that could result from Nadine’s orientation
programme. (6)
1.4 Explain the difference between classroom training and distance learning.
(4) Total [24 marks]
1.1 Characteristics of a Properly Designed Selection Test:
1. Validity: A properly designed selection test should
accurately measure the specific skills, abilities, or traits that
are relevant to the job. For example, if you are hiring for a
software developer position, a coding skills test should
accurately assess a candidate's coding abilities.
2. Reliability: The test should produce consistent results when
administered to different candidates on different occasions.
HRM1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
This document contains
workings and solutions to
the question below
COMMISSIONER JAY
, HRM1501 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023
(229802) - DUE 26 September % TRUSTED workings, explanations and
solutions. for assistance .. .................
QUESTION 1
1.1 Veeshnee is in charge of conducting the selection tests within your
organisation. Explain to her the characteristics of a properly designed
selection test and provide an example of each. (6)
1.2 Distinguish between the following performance appraisal errors and
provide an example of each.
Halo effect
Recency error
Central Tendency
Leniency (8)
1.3 After the selection process has been completed, Nadine, the new
candidate, needs to be made comfortable in her new job and environment as
soon as possible. You have been given HRM1501/2022 Assignment 03
(Semester 02) 2 the task of handling the orientation programme and it is your
duty to ensure that Nadine settles down into her new role as soon as possible.
Provide a list of advantages that could result from Nadine’s orientation
programme. (6)
1.4 Explain the difference between classroom training and distance learning.
(4) Total [24 marks]
1.1 Characteristics of a Properly Designed Selection Test:
1. Validity: A properly designed selection test should
accurately measure the specific skills, abilities, or traits that
are relevant to the job. For example, if you are hiring for a
software developer position, a coding skills test should
accurately assess a candidate's coding abilities.
2. Reliability: The test should produce consistent results when
administered to different candidates on different occasions.
