This assessment has two sections
Section 1: Short answer responses (75%)
Section 2: Essay (25%)
Requirements
• As this assessment replaces the exam, no referencing is required
• You MUST add a cover page(all student details, course code and title of assessment)
• This Assessment does not require a format. Instead, simply choose your topic and
number each.
• Section 2: Essay please start a new page and use essay format.
Section 1: From the questions below, select five (5) to answer. Each question is worth 15
marks – making a total of 75% marks for this section.
You will be assessed on your depth of knowledge and completeness of response; use
examples to illustrate your points and improve your answer. Each answer should be in the
ange of half to one page. You are not expected to cite or reference.
Short Answer Questions (answer any five questions form the list below). Each question is
worth 15%.
1. Define the concept of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM). Discuss two
challenges that a HR Manager will need to understand and deal with, using relevant
examples to support your answer.
2. Define and discuss a theory of motivation. Include diagrams where appropriate to
support your response.
3. How would you evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and selection programs?
Why is evaluation so important?
4. Describe the concept of Human Resource Planning (HRP). How is HRP ca
ied out
in organisations?
5. Define and describe a Human Resource Information Management System (HRIMS).
How does a HRIMS contribute to operational and business objectives?
6. Describe and provide examples of the three (3) main Industrial Relations
approaches.
7. Outline and describe the key steps taken in organisational change. How is change
implemented by an organisation?
Section 2: Essay (25%)
Instructions.
The essay topic focuses on the Covid -19 Virus. Your essay should include and identify
Human Resource Functions within organisations and the wider-community that are cu
ently
impacted by the Covid-19 virus. You should construct an essay outlining the positives and
negatives of the topic and provide examples where possible.
Your essay is worth 25% Your essay should be between 2-3 pages in length and written in
essay format.
Total 100%