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MGMT2008 - Human Resources Management Introduction - Curtin University

PART A

Question 1
Mary returned to work from her six-month maternity leave. However, she finds out that she has been relocated to a much lower position with significantly less pay. The treatment has ultimately resulted in her resigning from the accounting firm. Identify the type of dismissal in Mary's case. Identify three (3) other types of dismissal that may be used by an employer, describe the reason behind each dismissal type.

Question 2
You have been asked to help Universal Ltd to establish a well-designed and effective performance appraisal system. Explain how performance appraisal differs from performance management. Identify and explain three (3) main objectives of a performance appraisal system. Identify and describe three (3) rater errors that could occur in performance appraisals.

Question 3
Star-wise consultancy Ltd. is currently reviewing the organization's HR planning to ensure optimum performance for the next three years. Define HR planning. Identity and explain the three sets of forecasts required in this HR planning. Describe two (2) consequences for Star-wise consultancy Ltd. if the organization was experiencing a labour shortage. Additionally describe two (2) consequences for the organisation if it was experiencing a labour surplus.

Question 4
You have been asked to evaluate Dein Ltd.'s recruitment strategy. Explain what is meant by ‘strategic recruitment' (4 marks). Give one (1) practical example to illustrate your answer. Discuss two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of internal and external recruitment.

PART B

1. "In today's flexible workplace, the job description is obsolete".
Do you agree with the statement? Please define job description and discuss the importance of a well-crafted job description. Please identity and explain approaches can be used to gather job related information in order to develop a job description. Please provide a brief discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of your identified job information collection approaches.

2. "Training is a waste of Time and Money".
Do you agree with the statement regarding training? Please discuss the steps of the steps of the systematic approach to training and development. Explain what you can do to measure the effectiveness of the training and development program.

Attachment:- Human Resources Management Introduction.rar