2025 – S2 – HRM2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Thursday, 14 August 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 14 August 2025,
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Read the scenario below and then answer the questions that follow:
Armando is the executive manager at Tax Professionals. Since the onset of Covid-
19, the company has introduced workplace flexibility, including remote working which
enables employees in the organisation to work from home regularly. In February
2025, a strategic session was held for all the team members and only six of the
thirty-three staff members attended. Many employees were unaware about the
strategic session as they did not receive any official communication regarding this.
Identify which methods of communication you suggest Armando should implement
within the company regarding communication of important meetings.
Select one:
➢ Emails
➢ Newsletters
➢ Communication meetings
➢ Employee handbook
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is option 4. Refer to section 1.5 of the prescribed book.
Although Armando can make use of employee handbooks (digital), communication
meetings (online and face to face) and newsletters, all current and important
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,2025 – S2 – HRM2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
information should be communicated through email. Managers should make use of
emails and set up a meeting request where employees are prompted to accept or
reject the meeting and this will automatically record the meeting on their calendars.
The correct answer is:
Emails
Question 2
Hello Commica is an IT company that specialises in computer support. It deals with
all aspects of computer technology, from the most basic office workstation to the
most advanced enterprise servers available. The company spends a large amount of
money each year on training and developing the employability of its employees. In
HR terms, the approach followed by Hello Communica is regarded as being … .
Select one:
➢ related to human relations
➢ scientific
➢ related to human resource management
➢ related to strategic management
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
Refer to section 1.2 of the prescribed book.
The HR approach that Hello Communica is following is the human relations
approach. The HR approach is a relatively new approach and the most favoured
approach since it encourages managers to treat employees as valuable resources
rather than just factors of production
The correct answer is:
related to human resource management
Question 3
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Goosen Prop makes use of an electronic network that allows delivery of programmes
customised primarily for them. What type of electronic network is used here?
Select one:
➢ HR portals
➢ internet
➢ intranet
➢ extranet
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
To answer this question you must understand the different ways to access the HRIS
(human resource information system). Sascom uses the intranet, which is an
electronic network that connects people to each other and allows for sharing of
information within the organisation.
The correct answer is:
intranet
Question 4
Read the scenario below and then answer the question that follows
The manager at PMB Miners has identified that relationships with trade union
representatives need to be strengthened at the company. As conduits between
employees and management, trade union representatives need to understand the
challenges being faced, share the vision and help craft a win-win situation.
Identify which HR function is required to strengthen the trade union relationship?
Select one:
➢ Compensation management
➢ Labour relations
➢ Performance management
➢ Strategic human resource planning (SHRP)
Feedback
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QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Thursday, 14 August 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 14 August 2025,
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Read the scenario below and then answer the questions that follow:
Armando is the executive manager at Tax Professionals. Since the onset of Covid-
19, the company has introduced workplace flexibility, including remote working which
enables employees in the organisation to work from home regularly. In February
2025, a strategic session was held for all the team members and only six of the
thirty-three staff members attended. Many employees were unaware about the
strategic session as they did not receive any official communication regarding this.
Identify which methods of communication you suggest Armando should implement
within the company regarding communication of important meetings.
Select one:
➢ Emails
➢ Newsletters
➢ Communication meetings
➢ Employee handbook
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is option 4. Refer to section 1.5 of the prescribed book.
Although Armando can make use of employee handbooks (digital), communication
meetings (online and face to face) and newsletters, all current and important
1
,2025 – S2 – HRM2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
information should be communicated through email. Managers should make use of
emails and set up a meeting request where employees are prompted to accept or
reject the meeting and this will automatically record the meeting on their calendars.
The correct answer is:
Emails
Question 2
Hello Commica is an IT company that specialises in computer support. It deals with
all aspects of computer technology, from the most basic office workstation to the
most advanced enterprise servers available. The company spends a large amount of
money each year on training and developing the employability of its employees. In
HR terms, the approach followed by Hello Communica is regarded as being … .
Select one:
➢ related to human relations
➢ scientific
➢ related to human resource management
➢ related to strategic management
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
Refer to section 1.2 of the prescribed book.
The HR approach that Hello Communica is following is the human relations
approach. The HR approach is a relatively new approach and the most favoured
approach since it encourages managers to treat employees as valuable resources
rather than just factors of production
The correct answer is:
related to human resource management
Question 3
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, 2025 – S2 – HRM2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Goosen Prop makes use of an electronic network that allows delivery of programmes
customised primarily for them. What type of electronic network is used here?
Select one:
➢ HR portals
➢ internet
➢ intranet
➢ extranet
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
To answer this question you must understand the different ways to access the HRIS
(human resource information system). Sascom uses the intranet, which is an
electronic network that connects people to each other and allows for sharing of
information within the organisation.
The correct answer is:
intranet
Question 4
Read the scenario below and then answer the question that follows
The manager at PMB Miners has identified that relationships with trade union
representatives need to be strengthened at the company. As conduits between
employees and management, trade union representatives need to understand the
challenges being faced, share the vision and help craft a win-win situation.
Identify which HR function is required to strengthen the trade union relationship?
Select one:
➢ Compensation management
➢ Labour relations
➢ Performance management
➢ Strategic human resource planning (SHRP)
Feedback
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