HRM2605 ASSIGMENT NO.8
SEMESTER 2
YEAR 2023
10 NOVEMBER 2023 BEFORE
23:00
, Table of Contents
1.1. Identify the key challenges the hotel may face due to its current staffing situation. ............ 3
1.2. How can understanding the current staffing situation help in devising an effective staffing
strategy for the hotel’s expansion? .......................................................................................................... 3
1.3. What factors should be considered while projecting the future demand for the hotel’s
services?...................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. Propose at least three talent acquisition strategies that the boutique hotel can consider to
attract qualified candidates. ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.5. What are the potential benefits for the hotel in investing in employee training and
development? ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.6. Suggest three retention strategies that the hotel can implement to retain its top-
performing employees. .............................................................................................................................. 5
2.1. Examine the key elements of a comprehensive approach to fostering employee well-
being in the workplace, as discussed in the article. .............................................................................. 6
3.1. Is Tumi’s accusation of unfair treatment by Pharm Chem accurate? [1 mark] In other
words, is there no pay equity between her and the other pharmacists? Give reasons for your
answer [2 marks]. (3) ................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2. Given Tumi's talent and your desire to retain her, would you consider raising her salary to
match Dan's? (1 mark) Provide a rationale for your decision. (1 mark) ............................................ 9
4.1. How can the management of Merck, Bayer and Roche ensure that the potential dismissal
of Aiden Fick is conducted fairly, considering his unique circumstances and physical limitations
resulting from the accident? Identify the grounds on which Aiden could be dismissed. ............... 11
SEMESTER 2
YEAR 2023
10 NOVEMBER 2023 BEFORE
23:00
, Table of Contents
1.1. Identify the key challenges the hotel may face due to its current staffing situation. ............ 3
1.2. How can understanding the current staffing situation help in devising an effective staffing
strategy for the hotel’s expansion? .......................................................................................................... 3
1.3. What factors should be considered while projecting the future demand for the hotel’s
services?...................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. Propose at least three talent acquisition strategies that the boutique hotel can consider to
attract qualified candidates. ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.5. What are the potential benefits for the hotel in investing in employee training and
development? ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.6. Suggest three retention strategies that the hotel can implement to retain its top-
performing employees. .............................................................................................................................. 5
2.1. Examine the key elements of a comprehensive approach to fostering employee well-
being in the workplace, as discussed in the article. .............................................................................. 6
3.1. Is Tumi’s accusation of unfair treatment by Pharm Chem accurate? [1 mark] In other
words, is there no pay equity between her and the other pharmacists? Give reasons for your
answer [2 marks]. (3) ................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2. Given Tumi's talent and your desire to retain her, would you consider raising her salary to
match Dan's? (1 mark) Provide a rationale for your decision. (1 mark) ............................................ 9
4.1. How can the management of Merck, Bayer and Roche ensure that the potential dismissal
of Aiden Fick is conducted fairly, considering his unique circumstances and physical limitations
resulting from the accident? Identify the grounds on which Aiden could be dismissed. ............... 11
