HRM2602 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026 - Due 10 April 2026

• Begin each question of the assignment by carefully studying the information in the scenario. • Make sure your answers are based on the information provided in the scenario. HRM2602 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026 Question 1 Read the following scenario and then answer questions 1.1 Lumumba Resorts in Cape Town consists of a game reserve, a golf course and a luxury hotel. It has a workforce of 1 200 employees. Patricia has recently been appointed as the HR manager and was told that Lumumba Resorts prides itself on being a leader in diversity management. Yet, Patricia has observed that diversity is managed primarily by ignoring differences and, instead, providing equal employment opportunities. It is clear to her that Lumumba Resorts does not yet appreciate the diversity of people or see the advantages that differences can bring to the business. 1.1 Differentiate clearly between the concepts of employment equity and diversity management. (8) Read the following scenario and then answer questions 1.2 and 1.3: Kala is the owner of Sprinkles Bakery. One of her employees, George, is the head baker and has taken two weeks’ sick leave. Shahidah is a junior baker who completed Grade 12 two years ago and has been working for Sprinkles Bakery ever since. Benita is a retired teacher and was recently hired as a new baker. In Godfrey’s absence, Shahidah and Benita are unable to cope with the orders. Kala is helping to ice and decorate the cupcakes, as well as packaging and delivering them. Apart from handling these additional responsibilities, Kala still performs