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HRM2601
EXAM PACK
DISTINCTION QUALITY
UNISA EXAM
,HRM2601 EXAM 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 Recruitment strategy and advantages & disadvantages (6)
Recruitment strategy identified:
The recruitment strategy used is internal recruitment, because the HR manager
shortlisted five internal candidates already working in the organisation who meet
the requirements.
Advantages Disadvantages
Employees already understand Limits new ideas and innovation from
organisational culture and processes. external candidates.
Recruitment costs are lower compared to May create conflict or resentment
external advertising. among unsuccessful employees.
Promotes employee morale and career Organisation may miss better talent
development opportunities. available externally.
,1.2 Six steps in the employee selection process and purpose
Step 1: Preliminary Screening
Purpose
To remove candidates who do not meet minimum job requirements such as
qualifications and experience. It saves time and reduces the applicant pool.
Step 2: Application Form Review
Purpose
To obtain structured information about candidates’ education, skills and work history to
compare applicants fairly.
Step 3: Testing
Purpose
To assess candidates’ abilities, personality, skills or aptitude relevant to job
performance.
Step 4: Interview
, Purpose
To evaluate communication skills, motivation, behaviour and suitability for
organisational culture through direct interaction.
Step 5: Reference and Background Checks
Purpose:
To verify qualifications, previous work performance and personal integrity.
Step 6: Medical Examination and Final Selection/Job Offer
Purpose:
To ensure the candidate is physically capable of performing the job and to finalise
employment through an offer.
1.3 Does Jacob require orientation?
Yes, Jacob still requires orientation.
Although he is an internal employee, he has moved into a new senior management role,
which includes new responsibilities, expectations and reporting structures. Orientation
helps him understand his leadership duties, performance standards and strategic goals.
1.4 Alderfer’s ERG Theory and Jacob’s motivation
HRM2601
EXAM PACK
DISTINCTION QUALITY
UNISA EXAM
,HRM2601 EXAM 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 Recruitment strategy and advantages & disadvantages (6)
Recruitment strategy identified:
The recruitment strategy used is internal recruitment, because the HR manager
shortlisted five internal candidates already working in the organisation who meet
the requirements.
Advantages Disadvantages
Employees already understand Limits new ideas and innovation from
organisational culture and processes. external candidates.
Recruitment costs are lower compared to May create conflict or resentment
external advertising. among unsuccessful employees.
Promotes employee morale and career Organisation may miss better talent
development opportunities. available externally.
,1.2 Six steps in the employee selection process and purpose
Step 1: Preliminary Screening
Purpose
To remove candidates who do not meet minimum job requirements such as
qualifications and experience. It saves time and reduces the applicant pool.
Step 2: Application Form Review
Purpose
To obtain structured information about candidates’ education, skills and work history to
compare applicants fairly.
Step 3: Testing
Purpose
To assess candidates’ abilities, personality, skills or aptitude relevant to job
performance.
Step 4: Interview
, Purpose
To evaluate communication skills, motivation, behaviour and suitability for
organisational culture through direct interaction.
Step 5: Reference and Background Checks
Purpose:
To verify qualifications, previous work performance and personal integrity.
Step 6: Medical Examination and Final Selection/Job Offer
Purpose:
To ensure the candidate is physically capable of performing the job and to finalise
employment through an offer.
1.3 Does Jacob require orientation?
Yes, Jacob still requires orientation.
Although he is an internal employee, he has moved into a new senior management role,
which includes new responsibilities, expectations and reporting structures. Orientation
helps him understand his leadership duties, performance standards and strategic goals.
1.4 Alderfer’s ERG Theory and Jacob’s motivation
