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Educating the world for a better change
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Contents
PART A: PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY ................................................................... 6
QUESTION 1 ............................................................................................................. 6
1.1 As the HR Manager for SFS, you acknowledge the importance of addressing
the performance appraisal system's attitudinal, interpersonal and technical
components. In light hereof, discuss the nine fundamental requirements of
successful performance management systems. In your discussion, provide a
practical example of how SFS can embed each of the nine requirements into
their performance management system. [18] ........................................................ 6
1.2 Training can be a costly exercise. Therefore, it is essential first to determine
what training is necessary before expending resources. You are tasked to
conduct a needs assessment amongst line managers. Determine what training
the line managers will need to effectively manage their virtual teams'
performance. Discuss the Training Needs-Assessment Model (Cascio &
Aguinis, 2019 or 2024 – Figure 15.3) and illustrate what information should guide
all future choices about training methods and evaluation strategies. [12] ....... 11
QUESTION 2 ........................................................................................................... 14
1.1 The difference between unfair discrimination and adverse impact. (2) ...... 14
1.2 Discuss the complexity of fairness in employment decisions by referring to:
Figures 8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, and 8.8 in Cascio and Aguinis (2019, pp. 181-
184) or (2024, pp. 195-200). In your discussion, refer to each scatterplot and
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WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore, the documents provided here including past assignments, tests and
notes are intended SOLELY for educational purposes and as a guide to help students
understand academic concepts and improve their writing skills. These materials should
not be submitted as final work, as doing so may constitute academic dishonesty. Students
are encouraged to use them as reference points, develop their own understanding and
produce original work that reflects their knowledge and critical thinking. Students are also
encouraged to regenerate their own (personalized) solutions paying particular attention
to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and supervisors. If this
document is plagiarized by the users and fails, ELITE ACADEMIC INSTITUTE should not
be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give learners a kick-
start on what is expected of them from their areas of specialty.
CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE ALL THE INFORMATION IN
THIS DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENTS
Educating the world for a better change
, Elite Academic Institute 068 053 513 262 1185
Contents
PART A: PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY ................................................................... 6
QUESTION 1 ............................................................................................................. 6
1.1 As the HR Manager for SFS, you acknowledge the importance of addressing
the performance appraisal system's attitudinal, interpersonal and technical
components. In light hereof, discuss the nine fundamental requirements of
successful performance management systems. In your discussion, provide a
practical example of how SFS can embed each of the nine requirements into
their performance management system. [18] ........................................................ 6
1.2 Training can be a costly exercise. Therefore, it is essential first to determine
what training is necessary before expending resources. You are tasked to
conduct a needs assessment amongst line managers. Determine what training
the line managers will need to effectively manage their virtual teams'
performance. Discuss the Training Needs-Assessment Model (Cascio &
Aguinis, 2019 or 2024 – Figure 15.3) and illustrate what information should guide
all future choices about training methods and evaluation strategies. [12] ....... 11
QUESTION 2 ........................................................................................................... 14
1.1 The difference between unfair discrimination and adverse impact. (2) ...... 14
1.2 Discuss the complexity of fairness in employment decisions by referring to:
Figures 8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, and 8.8 in Cascio and Aguinis (2019, pp. 181-
184) or (2024, pp. 195-200). In your discussion, refer to each scatterplot and
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