HRD3702 ASSESSMENT 7 SEMESTER 1 2024 Identify four management functions and explain how do HRD managers who oversee all HRD activities including the offering of courses such as the management development program, practice these four management functions

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Question 1: Management Function and what it entails in HRD .................................. 3

QUESTION 2 ............................................................................................................. 5

Question 3 .................................................................................................................. 7

Question 4 .................................................................................................................. 9

Question 5 ................................................................................................................ 10

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Question 1: Management Function and what it entails in HRD

Planning

Entails: Defining goals, establishing strategies, and developing plans to coordinate
activities (Erasmus, Loedolff, Mda & Nel, 2019).

Practice: HRD managers at People’s Bank set goals for the management development
program and plan its curriculum, schedule, and participant selection process.

Example: Lerato mentions the focus on career and talent management early in
employees' careers, which involves strategic planning to create a management
development program aimed at fostering future leaders.

Organizing

According to Dessler (2020) this entails determining tasks, grouping tasks into
departments, and allocating resources.

Practice: HRD managers organize resources and personnel to deliver training
programs effectively.

Example: The management development program is structured to include both
manager-nominated and self-nominated participants, requiring organization of
resources and coordination among different departments.

Leading

Entails: Motivating employees, directing their activities, selecting effective
communication channels, and resolving conflicts.

Practice: HRD managers lead by inspiring employees to participate in development
programs and encouraging diversity and inclusion within the workforce.

Example: Lerato’s emphasis on threading diversity through talent decisions reflects
the leadership role HRD managers play in promoting an inclusive culture.

Controlling


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