Assignment 02
Lessons 01, 02, and 04
Relevant chapters in the prescribed book
Due date:
14 April 2022 at 19H00
As explained in section 8.3 of Tutorial Letter
HRM3705/101/3/2022, there are two assignments for this module.
Both these assignments contribute equally to your final mark as
explained in section 8.5 in Tutorial Letter HRM3705/101/3/2022.
You therefore need to complete and submit both these
assignments. If you fail to submit an assignment or submit only
one assignment, you will forfeit the marks for the assignment not
submitted.
Submit this assignment only if you are registered for the
first semester in 2022.
This assignment consists of 8 pages
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All written assignments must be submitted online (via myUnisa/myModules) in PDF format.
You should type your answers (1½ spacing, Arial font size 12) and then convert your document to
PDF. However, if this is not possibly, you may write your answers down and scan them into a PDF
file. Please ensure that your answers are legible.
2. The cover page or first page of your document should contain information such as the
module code, assignment number, and your name and student number.
3. This should be followed by your answers to the questions. For this module, there is no need to include a table
of contents, introduction and conclusion. Simply answer the questions and include a reference list with the
sources that you have consulted at the end of your assignment. Remember, Unisa has zero tolerance for
plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonest. Students suspected of dishonest conduct
will be subjected to disciplinary processes.
4. Each page of the completed assignment must be numbered consecutively.
By completing this assignment, you will work towards achieving the following learning outcomes:
Critically analyse the shift in remuneration from a general to a strategic approach
, HRM3705 Assignment 2 Semester 01 (2022)
Evaluate the alignment between remuneration and the overall strategic plan of the organisation
Evaluate the influence of various contextual influences on an organisation’s remuneration strategy
Make suggestions on how to implement a total rewards approach to the remuneration strategy
Evaluate the various building blocks (processes) involved in the design of a remuneration system
Apply the process involved in the design of a remuneration system to a case study
General guidelines and technical requirements for this assignment
When answering the questions, you first need to read the questions carefully, break the questions
down and ensure that you answer everything that is asked. Some of the questions have two to
three parts and you need to ensure that you answer all the parts of the question. Use the marking
rubric provided on page 7 to assist you in identifying whether you have answered everything that is
asked.
Ensure that you provide answers that are related to what is asked.
Ensure that you provide answers that are related to what is asked.
You can earn extra marks for using additional sources, acknowledging the sources and using the
correct referencing technique.
If you make use of additional resources, you need to acknowledge these where you used them in
the text and provide full details in the reference list. Not citing sources in the text
amounts to plagiarism.
Although we encourage you to make use of additional resources, your prescribed book and
study guide should be used as a basis from where you need to work. DO NOT IGNORE YOUR
PRESCRIBED MATERIAL.
Use the mark allocation as a guide. A 10-mark question requires 10 facts. You cannot expect to
obtain full marks, if you did not produce the right amount of content.
When you answer questions set on a case study/scenario, it is important to remember
that you need to base your answers on theory and not on your own opinions. When you
answer such questions, always do the following:
Identify the theory that is involved in the case study
Write down the theory and discuss/define it.
Integrate the theory with the information from the case study.
Make sure that you have answered all the questions fully.
In answering case study/scenario-type questions, you should not only focus on memorising, but
also on problem-solving and understanding.
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the case study on the following page.
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Lessons 01, 02, and 04
Relevant chapters in the prescribed book
Due date:
14 April 2022 at 19H00
As explained in section 8.3 of Tutorial Letter
HRM3705/101/3/2022, there are two assignments for this module.
Both these assignments contribute equally to your final mark as
explained in section 8.5 in Tutorial Letter HRM3705/101/3/2022.
You therefore need to complete and submit both these
assignments. If you fail to submit an assignment or submit only
one assignment, you will forfeit the marks for the assignment not
submitted.
Submit this assignment only if you are registered for the
first semester in 2022.
This assignment consists of 8 pages
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All written assignments must be submitted online (via myUnisa/myModules) in PDF format.
You should type your answers (1½ spacing, Arial font size 12) and then convert your document to
PDF. However, if this is not possibly, you may write your answers down and scan them into a PDF
file. Please ensure that your answers are legible.
2. The cover page or first page of your document should contain information such as the
module code, assignment number, and your name and student number.
3. This should be followed by your answers to the questions. For this module, there is no need to include a table
of contents, introduction and conclusion. Simply answer the questions and include a reference list with the
sources that you have consulted at the end of your assignment. Remember, Unisa has zero tolerance for
plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonest. Students suspected of dishonest conduct
will be subjected to disciplinary processes.
4. Each page of the completed assignment must be numbered consecutively.
By completing this assignment, you will work towards achieving the following learning outcomes:
Critically analyse the shift in remuneration from a general to a strategic approach
, HRM3705 Assignment 2 Semester 01 (2022)
Evaluate the alignment between remuneration and the overall strategic plan of the organisation
Evaluate the influence of various contextual influences on an organisation’s remuneration strategy
Make suggestions on how to implement a total rewards approach to the remuneration strategy
Evaluate the various building blocks (processes) involved in the design of a remuneration system
Apply the process involved in the design of a remuneration system to a case study
General guidelines and technical requirements for this assignment
When answering the questions, you first need to read the questions carefully, break the questions
down and ensure that you answer everything that is asked. Some of the questions have two to
three parts and you need to ensure that you answer all the parts of the question. Use the marking
rubric provided on page 7 to assist you in identifying whether you have answered everything that is
asked.
Ensure that you provide answers that are related to what is asked.
Ensure that you provide answers that are related to what is asked.
You can earn extra marks for using additional sources, acknowledging the sources and using the
correct referencing technique.
If you make use of additional resources, you need to acknowledge these where you used them in
the text and provide full details in the reference list. Not citing sources in the text
amounts to plagiarism.
Although we encourage you to make use of additional resources, your prescribed book and
study guide should be used as a basis from where you need to work. DO NOT IGNORE YOUR
PRESCRIBED MATERIAL.
Use the mark allocation as a guide. A 10-mark question requires 10 facts. You cannot expect to
obtain full marks, if you did not produce the right amount of content.
When you answer questions set on a case study/scenario, it is important to remember
that you need to base your answers on theory and not on your own opinions. When you
answer such questions, always do the following:
Identify the theory that is involved in the case study
Write down the theory and discuss/define it.
Integrate the theory with the information from the case study.
Make sure that you have answered all the questions fully.
In answering case study/scenario-type questions, you should not only focus on memorising, but
also on problem-solving and understanding.
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the case study on the following page.
2|Page
