PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT (HRM3706)
ASSIGNMENT 2
SEMESTER 1
UNIQUE NUMBER 828035
DUE DATE: 13 APRIL 2018
, Study chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 in the prescribed book together with the corresponding workbooks in
the study guide
QUESTION 1
1.1 Briefly explain the concept of job analysis and state why it is essential in the p e r f o r m a n c e
management process. (10)
Read the following case study and answer the questions that follow.
A DEVELOPMENTAL PLAN: WHAT SOLUTIONS CAN IT BRING?
Tammie, your close friend, came to pay you a visit. When you saw him, you quickly realised that something was
troubling him. He initially denied this when you asked, but later admitted it. “My friend, I will try and to explain what
happened. I was recently promoted to a supervisory position. Actually, I could say this position was imposed on me
because I did not want it. There is too much responsibility attached to this new position, which is what I’m scared of.
I’m not confident that I have all the competencies and skills needed to become a supervisor. I’m better off in my current
position. I’ve been in this position for the past seven years, and think I’m still doing fine. What makes things worse is
that they even want to force me to take a management development training course, which they claim will prepare me
for the position. I’m not convinced. In a nutshell, my friend, the leadership position is not priority to me. So, do me a
favour. Please go speak to the management of my organisation. Just tell them that I am really not interested in their
offer.”
You thought about this for a few days and although you found it difficult, you decided, for the sake of your friend, to
meet with the management of Tammie’s organisation.
ANSWER
Refer to Chapter 1, pages 39 – 40 in the prescribed book.
Job analysis refers to a process of determining the key components of a particular job, including activities, tasks,
products, and processes.
This process is of utmost importance to the performance management process (PM process). We can only
understand jobs by conducting job analysis which helps to develop job specifications that clarify the level of
experience, skills, and qualifications required to perform certain duties
Job descriptions are also developed from the job analysis process, which clarifies the duties of each position in the
organisation, which in turn will link these positions to the organisational and departmental goals.
ASSIGNMENT 2
SEMESTER 1
UNIQUE NUMBER 828035
DUE DATE: 13 APRIL 2018
, Study chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 in the prescribed book together with the corresponding workbooks in
the study guide
QUESTION 1
1.1 Briefly explain the concept of job analysis and state why it is essential in the p e r f o r m a n c e
management process. (10)
Read the following case study and answer the questions that follow.
A DEVELOPMENTAL PLAN: WHAT SOLUTIONS CAN IT BRING?
Tammie, your close friend, came to pay you a visit. When you saw him, you quickly realised that something was
troubling him. He initially denied this when you asked, but later admitted it. “My friend, I will try and to explain what
happened. I was recently promoted to a supervisory position. Actually, I could say this position was imposed on me
because I did not want it. There is too much responsibility attached to this new position, which is what I’m scared of.
I’m not confident that I have all the competencies and skills needed to become a supervisor. I’m better off in my current
position. I’ve been in this position for the past seven years, and think I’m still doing fine. What makes things worse is
that they even want to force me to take a management development training course, which they claim will prepare me
for the position. I’m not convinced. In a nutshell, my friend, the leadership position is not priority to me. So, do me a
favour. Please go speak to the management of my organisation. Just tell them that I am really not interested in their
offer.”
You thought about this for a few days and although you found it difficult, you decided, for the sake of your friend, to
meet with the management of Tammie’s organisation.
ANSWER
Refer to Chapter 1, pages 39 – 40 in the prescribed book.
Job analysis refers to a process of determining the key components of a particular job, including activities, tasks,
products, and processes.
This process is of utmost importance to the performance management process (PM process). We can only
understand jobs by conducting job analysis which helps to develop job specifications that clarify the level of
experience, skills, and qualifications required to perform certain duties
Job descriptions are also developed from the job analysis process, which clarifies the duties of each position in the
organisation, which in turn will link these positions to the organisational and departmental goals.
