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Well-structured PUB3702 Assignment 2 (ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED. (DETAILED ANSWERS - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!)..... Assuming that the human resource function also has a management perspective, what do you suppose this implies?  What does the word “public“ mean in the term “public sector human resource management”?  Identify the different resources for the public sector human resource management function and explain how it can be utilised in the human resource management process.  Would you say that the human resource function is the sole responsibility of those working in the human resource office?  Discuss and evaluate human resources management as an integrated process in public organisations in South Africa. You may use examples or case studies. List and explain the network of functions and practices, management tasks, additional management skills and outcomes and indicate how they are integrated in the human resource process.The above are definitions of human resource management from six different sources. Compile your own definition of public sector human resource management using these examples. Pages 5 to 6 of Van der Westhuizen and Wessels (2011) describe the management perspective of human resource management in the public sector. Read it through and then do the following: Discuss and evaluate human resources management as an integrated process in public organisations in South Africa. You may use examples or case studies.  Write down the main elements of the management perspective and describe how they relate to the public sector human resource functionAssuming that the human resource function also has a management perspective, what do you suppose this implies?  What does the word “public“ mean in the term “public sector human resource management”?  Identify the different resources for the public sector human resource management function and explain how it can be utilised in the human resource management process.  Would you say that the human resource function is the sole responsibility of those working in the human resource office?  Discuss and evaluate human resources management as an integrated process in public organisations in South Africa. You may use examples or case studies. List and explain the network of functions and practices, management tasks, additional management skills and outcomes and indicate how they are integrated in the human resource process.The above are definitions of human resource management from six different sources. Compile your own definition of public sector human resource management using these examples. Pages 5 to 6 of Van der Westhuizen and Wessels (2011) describe the management perspective of human resource management in the public sector. Read it through and then do the following: Discuss and evaluate human resources management as an integrated process in public organisations in South Africa. You may use examples or case studies.  Write down the main elements of the management perspective and describe how they relate to the public sector human resource functionAssuming that the human resource function also has a management perspective, what do you suppose this implies?  What does the word “public“ mean in the term “public sector human resource management”?  Identify the different resources for the public sector human resource management function and explain how it can be utilised in the human resource management process.  Would you say that the human resource function is the sole responsibility of those working in the human resource office?  Discuss and evaluate human resources management as an integrated process in public organisations in South Africa. You may use examples or case studies. List and explain the network of functions and practices, management tasks, additional management skills and outcomes and indicate how they are integrated in the human resource process.The above are definitions of human resource management from six different sources. Compile your own definition of public sector human resource management using these examples. Pages 5 to 6 of Van der Westhuizen and Wessels (2011) describe the management perspective of human resource management in the public sector. Read it through and then do the following: Discuss and evaluate human resources management as an integrated process in public organisations in South Africa. You may use examples or case studies.  Write down the main elements of the management perspective and describe how they relate to the public sector human resource functionAssuming that the human resource function also has a management perspective, what do you suppose this implies?  What does the word “public“ mean in the term “public sector human resource management”?  Identify the different resources for the public sector human resource management function and explain how it can be utilised in the human resource management process.  Would you say that the human resource function is the sole responsibility of those working in the human resource office?  Discuss and evaluate human resources management as an integrated process in public organisations in South Africa. You may use examples or case studies. List and explain the network of functions and practices, management tasks, additional management skills and outcomes and indicate how they are integrated in the human resource process.The above are definitions of human resource management from six different sources. Compile your own definition of public sector human resource management using these examples. Pages 5 to 6 of Van der Westhuizen and Wessels (2011) describe the management perspective of human resource management in the public sector. Read it through and then do the following: Discuss and evaluate human resources management as an integrated process in public organisations in South Africa. You may use examples or case studies.  Write down the main elements of the management perspective and describe how they relate to the public sector human resource function

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PUB3702
Assignment 3 Semester 2 2025
2 2025
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Due date: 20 October 2025
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AS AN INTEGRATED PROCESS IN THE SOUTH
AFRICAN PUBLIC SECTOR: FUNCTIONS, PRACTICES, CHALLENGES AND
OUTCOMES

1. INTRODUCTION

Human Resource Management (HRM) in the public sector is a central part of ensuring that
government institutions operate effectively and deliver quality services to citizens. In South
Africa, HRM has a special importance because the public service is one of the largest
employers in the country and plays a vital role in promoting equity, transformation and
service delivery (Van der Westhuizen, 2021). Unlike private sector HRM, public HRM is
guided by constitutional values, laws, and policies that aim to balance efficiency with
fairness and accountability.

The concept of HRM as an integrated process means that recruitment, training, policy-
making, financing, labour relations and employee care cannot be treated separately but
must be managed together in a coordinated way (Condrey, 2010). This approach helps

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AS AN INTEGRATED PROCESS IN THE
SOUTH AFRICAN PUBLIC SECTOR: FUNCTIONS, PRACTICES, CHALLENGES
AND OUTCOMES

1. INTRODUCTION

Human Resource Management (HRM) in the public sector is a central part of
ensuring that government institutions operate effectively and deliver quality services
to citizens. In South Africa, HRM has a special importance because the public
service is one of the largest employers in the country and plays a vital role in
promoting equity, transformation and service delivery (Van der Westhuizen, 2021).
Unlike private sector HRM, public HRM is guided by constitutional values, laws, and
policies that aim to balance efficiency with fairness and accountability.

The concept of HRM as an integrated process means that recruitment, training,
policy-making, financing, labour relations and employee care cannot be treated
separately but must be managed together in a coordinated way (Condrey, 2010).
This approach helps government departments to use resources efficiently, develop
skills among employees and respond to the needs of communities.

This portfolio will discuss and evaluate HRM in the South African public sector as an
integrated process. It will explain the key functions and practices, the management
tasks, the additional skills required and the outcomes of integrated HRM. Examples
and case studies will be used to highlight both achievements and challenges.




2. UNDERSTANDING HRM AS AN INTEGRATED PROCESS

Public Human Resource Management (PHRM) in South Africa is designed as an
integrated process because the different functions and tasks cannot be managed in
isolation. Integration means that all activities such as recruitment, training,
performance management, labour relations and employee care are connected and
aligned to support service delivery (Van der Westhuizen, 2021). For example,
recruitment of skilled workers must be followed by training and development, while

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