, IOP3706 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 Memo | Due
August 2025; 100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
SCENARIO 1
You are the HR Officer at a South African engineering firm facing high voluntary
turnover. Recent exit interviews show a pattern: skilled employees cite
dissatisfaction with development opportunities, a lack of supervisory support, and
burnout. One engineer shared that leaving was difficult due to the strong social
bonds in the company, but she felt unsupported by management. Your director
tasks you with proposing strategies to improve retention among skilled employees.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Identify and briefly explain two psychological factors that may have influenced
the employee’s decision to leave the organisation.
(6 marks)
Two key psychological factors likely contributed to the employee’s
decision:
a) Burnout and job stress (3 marks)
Definition: Burnout is a psychological state of emotional
exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced personal accomplishment
caused by prolonged job stress.
Application to scenario: The exit interviews revealed high levels
of burnout. Prolonged stress from work demands without adequate
support likely reduced the employee’s engagement and motivation,
prompting her decision to resign.
b) Perceived lack of supervisory support (3 marks)
Definition: This refers to an employee’s belief that their
supervisor values their contributions and cares about their
well-being.
Application to scenario: The employee felt unsupported by
management, which can lead to feelings of neglect, low morale,
August 2025; 100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
SCENARIO 1
You are the HR Officer at a South African engineering firm facing high voluntary
turnover. Recent exit interviews show a pattern: skilled employees cite
dissatisfaction with development opportunities, a lack of supervisory support, and
burnout. One engineer shared that leaving was difficult due to the strong social
bonds in the company, but she felt unsupported by management. Your director
tasks you with proposing strategies to improve retention among skilled employees.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Identify and briefly explain two psychological factors that may have influenced
the employee’s decision to leave the organisation.
(6 marks)
Two key psychological factors likely contributed to the employee’s
decision:
a) Burnout and job stress (3 marks)
Definition: Burnout is a psychological state of emotional
exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced personal accomplishment
caused by prolonged job stress.
Application to scenario: The exit interviews revealed high levels
of burnout. Prolonged stress from work demands without adequate
support likely reduced the employee’s engagement and motivation,
prompting her decision to resign.
b) Perceived lack of supervisory support (3 marks)
Definition: This refers to an employee’s belief that their
supervisor values their contributions and cares about their
well-being.
Application to scenario: The employee felt unsupported by
management, which can lead to feelings of neglect, low morale,
