HRM2605
(Human Resources for Line Managers)
Assignment 1
Semester 1_ 2023
Multiple choice questions & answers
, Question 1
Critically evaluate the following extract and then answer the question that follows.
Line managers play a central role in HRM. In many organisations, they are charged with a myriad of HR-related tasks, such as filling out performance
appraisal forms, interviewing candidates for employment, making recommendations about salary increases and breaking employment-related news to
employees.
From the options below, identify the statements that are true and indicative of the roles and responsibilities of the line manager in HRM.
a The responsibility of performing the HR function does not reside only in the HR department. All managers at all levels within the
organisation share this responsibility and line managers play a central role in HRM.
b Line managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organisation and contribute directly to the bottom line of the business.
c Line managers are responsible for creating a work environment in which employees can perform optimally to enhance the effectiveness
of the organisation.
d Line managers are responsible for HR-related tasks such as interviewing job applicants, orientating new employees, identifying training
and development needs, and evaluating employee performance.
e Line managers are responsible for implementing HR policies and procedures on a daily basis.
Select one:
b, c and e
✓ a, d and e
b, d and e
a, c and d
Feedback
The correct answer is options a, d and e.
Refer to section 1.5 in Lesson 01 and section 1.6.1 (p 23) in chapter 1 in the prescribed book.
As you learned in Lesson 01, the responsibility of performing the HR function does not reside only in the HR department. All managers at all levels
within the organisation share this responsibility and line managers play a central role in HRM. Line managers are now, for example, responsible for
HR-related tasks such as interviewing job applicants, orientating new employees, identifying training and development needs, and evaluating
employee productivity. Line managers further play an active role in SHRP (strategic HR planning), job design, employee engagement and retention,
and managing employees' health and safety, to name just a few. In larger organisations, the HR department designs HR policies and procedures and
line managers implement them within their respective departments.
Question 2
From the options below, identify the statement(s) that best represent the concept of human resource management (HRM).
a. HRM is concerned with the processes and procedures required to attract, acquire, develop, manage, and retain people within an organisation.
b. The primary objective of HRM is to ensure that the organisation has the right skills, abilities, and knowledge to implement its strategy.
c. The study of HRM is board and incorporates scientific theory and practice from various disciplines such as management and psychology.
d. Currently, HRM is mostly concerned with personnel administration such as recording and storing personal details of employees, doing leave
administration, and administering basic training.
e. HRM adds value to an organisation by effectively managing people so that the organisation gains a competitive advantage.
Select one:
b, c, d and e
✓ a, b, c and e
only a
a, c and e
(Human Resources for Line Managers)
Assignment 1
Semester 1_ 2023
Multiple choice questions & answers
, Question 1
Critically evaluate the following extract and then answer the question that follows.
Line managers play a central role in HRM. In many organisations, they are charged with a myriad of HR-related tasks, such as filling out performance
appraisal forms, interviewing candidates for employment, making recommendations about salary increases and breaking employment-related news to
employees.
From the options below, identify the statements that are true and indicative of the roles and responsibilities of the line manager in HRM.
a The responsibility of performing the HR function does not reside only in the HR department. All managers at all levels within the
organisation share this responsibility and line managers play a central role in HRM.
b Line managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organisation and contribute directly to the bottom line of the business.
c Line managers are responsible for creating a work environment in which employees can perform optimally to enhance the effectiveness
of the organisation.
d Line managers are responsible for HR-related tasks such as interviewing job applicants, orientating new employees, identifying training
and development needs, and evaluating employee performance.
e Line managers are responsible for implementing HR policies and procedures on a daily basis.
Select one:
b, c and e
✓ a, d and e
b, d and e
a, c and d
Feedback
The correct answer is options a, d and e.
Refer to section 1.5 in Lesson 01 and section 1.6.1 (p 23) in chapter 1 in the prescribed book.
As you learned in Lesson 01, the responsibility of performing the HR function does not reside only in the HR department. All managers at all levels
within the organisation share this responsibility and line managers play a central role in HRM. Line managers are now, for example, responsible for
HR-related tasks such as interviewing job applicants, orientating new employees, identifying training and development needs, and evaluating
employee productivity. Line managers further play an active role in SHRP (strategic HR planning), job design, employee engagement and retention,
and managing employees' health and safety, to name just a few. In larger organisations, the HR department designs HR policies and procedures and
line managers implement them within their respective departments.
Question 2
From the options below, identify the statement(s) that best represent the concept of human resource management (HRM).
a. HRM is concerned with the processes and procedures required to attract, acquire, develop, manage, and retain people within an organisation.
b. The primary objective of HRM is to ensure that the organisation has the right skills, abilities, and knowledge to implement its strategy.
c. The study of HRM is board and incorporates scientific theory and practice from various disciplines such as management and psychology.
d. Currently, HRM is mostly concerned with personnel administration such as recording and storing personal details of employees, doing leave
administration, and administering basic training.
e. HRM adds value to an organisation by effectively managing people so that the organisation gains a competitive advantage.
Select one:
b, c, d and e
✓ a, b, c and e
only a
a, c and e
