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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore students must use this document ONLY as a guideline. Hence
students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
provided information is not restricted by the authors. However, submitting this
document as one’s final work is considered unethical, and students should be
penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELGATE should
not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give learners a
kick-start on what is expected of them from their areas of specialty.
CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE EVERY DETAIL IN THIS
DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENTS
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,Question 1
Sophia is a human resources manager at a software development company. She
has noticed that employees in her organisation are experiencing high levels of
stress, which is affecting their productivity and well-being. To address this issue,
Sophia decides to focus on creating a positive organisational culture and reducing
stress through various initiatives.
What is a key aspect of a stress-reduction strategy focused on maintaining a
productive culture, as mentioned in the scenario?
A. Providing employee recognition and rewards
B. Developing and adhering to a mission statement
C. Implementing flexible work hours or remote work options
D. Conducting regular performance evaluations
Question 2
You are the human resource manager in a retail company based in South Africa.
The company has recently implemented a performance feedback system to support
employee development and enhance career growth. As part of this initiative, you
have been tasked with conducting performance evaluation sessions with employees
in the marketing department.
During one of these evaluation sessions, you meet with Thabo, a dedicated and
ambitious sales representative. Thabo has been working in the retail industry for a
few years and has expressed a strong desire to advance his career within the
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
, company. As you sit down to discuss his performance, Thabo eagerly awaits
feedback.
Which of the following statements best explains why performance feedback is
crucial for Thabo’s career development?
A. Thabo is eager to understand his supervisor's opinion of his performance.
B. Thabo desires specific goals to enhance his future career prospects.
C. Thabo wants to receive recognition for his current performance.
D. Thabo seeks guidance to improve his weaknesses.
Question 3
A performance appraisal programme has several important objectives.
Which option below does not concern decisions based on evaluative
objectives?
A. Staffing decisions
B. Performance feedback
C. Compensation decisions
D. Evaluating the recruitment and selection system
Question 4
Cynthia has been working for a large pharmaceutical distribution company, as a
sales representative, since 2015. In April 2023, Cynthia was promoted to team
leader, because she achieved her sales target every month, and was awarded sales
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
SHI
NG Y L E NC
OU TO THE GATE OF EXC EL
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore students must use this document ONLY as a guideline. Hence
students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
provided information is not restricted by the authors. However, submitting this
document as one’s final work is considered unethical, and students should be
penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELGATE should
not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give learners a
kick-start on what is expected of them from their areas of specialty.
CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE EVERY DETAIL IN THIS
DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENTS
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,Question 1
Sophia is a human resources manager at a software development company. She
has noticed that employees in her organisation are experiencing high levels of
stress, which is affecting their productivity and well-being. To address this issue,
Sophia decides to focus on creating a positive organisational culture and reducing
stress through various initiatives.
What is a key aspect of a stress-reduction strategy focused on maintaining a
productive culture, as mentioned in the scenario?
A. Providing employee recognition and rewards
B. Developing and adhering to a mission statement
C. Implementing flexible work hours or remote work options
D. Conducting regular performance evaluations
Question 2
You are the human resource manager in a retail company based in South Africa.
The company has recently implemented a performance feedback system to support
employee development and enhance career growth. As part of this initiative, you
have been tasked with conducting performance evaluation sessions with employees
in the marketing department.
During one of these evaluation sessions, you meet with Thabo, a dedicated and
ambitious sales representative. Thabo has been working in the retail industry for a
few years and has expressed a strong desire to advance his career within the
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
, company. As you sit down to discuss his performance, Thabo eagerly awaits
feedback.
Which of the following statements best explains why performance feedback is
crucial for Thabo’s career development?
A. Thabo is eager to understand his supervisor's opinion of his performance.
B. Thabo desires specific goals to enhance his future career prospects.
C. Thabo wants to receive recognition for his current performance.
D. Thabo seeks guidance to improve his weaknesses.
Question 3
A performance appraisal programme has several important objectives.
Which option below does not concern decisions based on evaluative
objectives?
A. Staffing decisions
B. Performance feedback
C. Compensation decisions
D. Evaluating the recruitment and selection system
Question 4
Cynthia has been working for a large pharmaceutical distribution company, as a
sales representative, since 2015. In April 2023, Cynthia was promoted to team
leader, because she achieved her sales target every month, and was awarded sales
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
