HRM2605 ASSIGNMENT 6
SEMESTER 2
YEAR 2022
, Table of Contents
1.1 Identify the internal staffing moves that took place at the manufacturing plant. Use the
following table to structure your answer. ................................................................................................ 3
1.2 From the scenario, it is evident that on-the-job training in the form of coaching and
mentoring has been used to train the new supervisors. This approach has, however, been
unsuccessful. Identify at least two techniques that should be used to train the new supervisors
[2 marks], by using the theory in the prescribed material as a guideline and give reasons for
your answers [2 marks]. ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Is it necessary for Terrance to conduct a needs assessment? If so, at which level(s)
should the assessment be conducted; and what techniques should be used to obtain
information to determine where the newly appointed supervisors’ immediate training need lies?
Give reasons for your answer. ................................................................................................................. 4
2.1. According to the article, bullying is a form of harassment, as set out in section 6(1) of the
Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? [1 mark] Give
reasons for your answer [1 mark]. ........................................................................................................... 6
2.2. The author mentions that employees who are found guilty of harassment – including
bullying – may be summarily dismissed. Identify and briefly discuss the grounds on which these
employees may be dismissed [1 mark]. In your answer you should also outline the substantive
provisions that should have been met to ensure that the dismissal is fair [5 marks]....................... 6
2.3. In terms of the article, who is responsible for preventing bullying in the workplace [1
mark], and what measures/initiatives should the identified stakeholder take or implement to
prevent workplace bullying [4 marks]? .................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Differentiate between person-based and performance-based pay systems [1 mark] and
give an example of each system [½ mark each]. .................................................................................. 8
6. References .......................................................................................................................................... 8
SEMESTER 2
YEAR 2022
, Table of Contents
1.1 Identify the internal staffing moves that took place at the manufacturing plant. Use the
following table to structure your answer. ................................................................................................ 3
1.2 From the scenario, it is evident that on-the-job training in the form of coaching and
mentoring has been used to train the new supervisors. This approach has, however, been
unsuccessful. Identify at least two techniques that should be used to train the new supervisors
[2 marks], by using the theory in the prescribed material as a guideline and give reasons for
your answers [2 marks]. ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Is it necessary for Terrance to conduct a needs assessment? If so, at which level(s)
should the assessment be conducted; and what techniques should be used to obtain
information to determine where the newly appointed supervisors’ immediate training need lies?
Give reasons for your answer. ................................................................................................................. 4
2.1. According to the article, bullying is a form of harassment, as set out in section 6(1) of the
Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? [1 mark] Give
reasons for your answer [1 mark]. ........................................................................................................... 6
2.2. The author mentions that employees who are found guilty of harassment – including
bullying – may be summarily dismissed. Identify and briefly discuss the grounds on which these
employees may be dismissed [1 mark]. In your answer you should also outline the substantive
provisions that should have been met to ensure that the dismissal is fair [5 marks]....................... 6
2.3. In terms of the article, who is responsible for preventing bullying in the workplace [1
mark], and what measures/initiatives should the identified stakeholder take or implement to
prevent workplace bullying [4 marks]? .................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Differentiate between person-based and performance-based pay systems [1 mark] and
give an example of each system [½ mark each]. .................................................................................. 8
6. References .......................................................................................................................................... 8
