HRM2605
ASSIGNMENT 01
YEAR 2021
TL001
FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT
RALPH
+27 680 77 9615
, Question 1
Which statement regarding SHRP (strategic human resource planning) is correct?
1 SHRP is a process whereby the HR manager anticipates and provides for the
movement of people into, within and even out of the organisation.
2 SHRP helps to ensure that the organisation is understaffed so that the
employees with the right skills are available to carry out their tasks.
3 SHRP implies that the organisation’s goals are reflected in the organisation’s
mission, which will then be translated into HR objectives that will ensure that
these goals are achieved.
4 SHRP allows for major transformation in the structure, size or functioning of an
organisation for the purpose of achieving strategic objectives.
Strategic HR planning. The process by which company goals, as put forth in mission
statements and company plans, are translated into HR objectives to ensure that the
company is neither over- nor understaffed, that employees with the appropriate
talents, skills and desire are available to carry out their tasks in the right jobs at the
right times.
Question 2
Andy is the HR manager of a large production organisation in South Africa. Currently,
he is studying the way in which work moves through the organisation. The first step
involves an examination of the desired and actual outputs in terms of both quality and
quantity. In which process is Andy involved in?
1 Workflow analysis
2 Job analysis
3 Job design
4 Workforce planning
Workflow analysis studies the way work moves through the organisation, and usually
begins with
an examination of the desired and actual outputs (goods and services) in terms of
both quantity and quality.
Question 3
Zero, a large accounting software company in Africa, is responding to the skilled labour
shortage by offering on-the-job training and developmental opportunities to its
employees. Employees are given the opportunity to learn from more experienced
ASSIGNMENT 01
YEAR 2021
TL001
FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT
RALPH
+27 680 77 9615
, Question 1
Which statement regarding SHRP (strategic human resource planning) is correct?
1 SHRP is a process whereby the HR manager anticipates and provides for the
movement of people into, within and even out of the organisation.
2 SHRP helps to ensure that the organisation is understaffed so that the
employees with the right skills are available to carry out their tasks.
3 SHRP implies that the organisation’s goals are reflected in the organisation’s
mission, which will then be translated into HR objectives that will ensure that
these goals are achieved.
4 SHRP allows for major transformation in the structure, size or functioning of an
organisation for the purpose of achieving strategic objectives.
Strategic HR planning. The process by which company goals, as put forth in mission
statements and company plans, are translated into HR objectives to ensure that the
company is neither over- nor understaffed, that employees with the appropriate
talents, skills and desire are available to carry out their tasks in the right jobs at the
right times.
Question 2
Andy is the HR manager of a large production organisation in South Africa. Currently,
he is studying the way in which work moves through the organisation. The first step
involves an examination of the desired and actual outputs in terms of both quality and
quantity. In which process is Andy involved in?
1 Workflow analysis
2 Job analysis
3 Job design
4 Workforce planning
Workflow analysis studies the way work moves through the organisation, and usually
begins with
an examination of the desired and actual outputs (goods and services) in terms of
both quantity and quality.
Question 3
Zero, a large accounting software company in Africa, is responding to the skilled labour
shortage by offering on-the-job training and developmental opportunities to its
employees. Employees are given the opportunity to learn from more experienced
