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Comprehensively structured HRM3703 Assignment 2 (ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED. Prepared to a distinction standard with detailed and well-developed responses.. Question 1 Read the case study at the end of chapter 4 in your prescribed book (6th edition). Now answer the questions below. 1.1 Imagine that you are an employee at Larson Properties and you are part of the HR team. Planning has commenced for the implementation of a new HRIS. Your task is to help your team to operationalise this plan. Write a brief plan where you specifically address both logical and physical design of the ATS for Larson Properties. (7 marks) 1.2 One of your team members obtained their BCom HRM degree in 2025 at Unisa and joined Larson Properties in January 2026. Explain to this inexperienced team member which one is more important, logical design or physical design. (2 marks) [9] Question 2 Sibongile Khoza works at BestTech, a company that sells cell phone, tablet and computer accessories. The initially started as a small business and then opened several stores in Gauteng. As their workforce grew, they implemented an HRIS that enables employees to capture some information on the HRIS and access policies of BestTech. Managers can use the HRIS to keep track of their team’s performance via the HRIS as the information from their sales application is automatically imported to the HRIS. The HRIS that BestTech is using can be accessed by all employees by means of an App (application) on their smart cell phones. 2.1 Refer to the information in chapter 6 of the prescribed book (6th edition) to identify the type of structural approach that BestTech is using for their human resource administration. (1 mark) 2.2 Apart from the fact that the implementation of such an HRIS could save time for the HR Department, why would an organisation like BestTech have chosen such a system? (3 marks) 2.3 Refer to the information in Lesson 06 on the HRM3703 module site. How would you put employees at BestTech at ease if they are concerned about the fact that all employees can access the HRIS, which contains their private information? (3 marks) [7] Question 3 Read the case study at the end of Chapter 05 in the 6th edition of the prescribed book, then answer the following questions that have been adapted from the prescribed book. 3.1 What approaches to justifying the HRIS investment can Sylvia consider and why? (8 marks) 3.2 What are some of the costs and benefits involved in this investment in an HRIS? If you were responsible for the BCA of this project, which costs and benefits would you include in the BCA and indicate why. (½ marks allocated = 2 marks) [10] Question 4 Explain to your family member or friend: 4.1 What is resistance to change in the context of implementing a new HRIS in an organisation. (1 mark) 4.2 Who in organisations might resist such change and why (see question 4.1)? (½ marks allocated = 2 marks) 4.3 Make suggestions on how this resistance to implementing a new HRIS can be overcome. (½ marks allocated = 2 marks)

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HRM3703
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
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Due Date: 1 April 2026
QUESTION 1

1.1 PLAN FOR LOGICAL AND PHYSICAL DESIGN OF THE ATS

Logical Design of the ATS

The logical design focuses on improving the hiring process at Larson Property Management
before thinking about technology. The aim is to create a clear, efficient, and paperless
recruitment system that meets business needs.

First, the HR team must define all recruitment steps. These include identifying job vacancies,
approving positions, analysing job requirements, advertising jobs, receiving applications,
screening candidates, conducting interviews, selecting suitable applicants, and placing them
in jobs. These steps must be organised into a smooth process so that no stage is delayed or
repeated unnecessarily.

Second, the system must allow easy tracking of applicants from the moment they apply until
they are hired. This will solve the current problem where files are lost or difficult to find. The
design must also ensure that managers can quickly search for candidates who meet job

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QUESTION 1

1.1 PLAN FOR LOGICAL AND PHYSICAL DESIGN OF THE ATS

Logical Design of the ATS

The logical design focuses on improving the hiring process at Larson Property
Management before thinking about technology. The aim is to create a clear, efficient,
and paperless recruitment system that meets business needs.

First, the HR team must define all recruitment steps. These include identifying job
vacancies, approving positions, analysing job requirements, advertising jobs,
receiving applications, screening candidates, conducting interviews, selecting
suitable applicants, and placing them in jobs. These steps must be organised into a
smooth process so that no stage is delayed or repeated unnecessarily.

Second, the system must allow easy tracking of applicants from the moment they
apply until they are hired. This will solve the current problem where files are lost or
difficult to find. The design must also ensure that managers can quickly search for
candidates who meet job requirements.

Third, the logical design must support accurate reporting. The system should
generate reports on recruitment progress, number of applicants, and hiring
outcomes. This helps management make informed decisions.

The main goal of logical design is to improve HR processes and ensure that the
system supports the company’s growth and hiring needs (Johnson, Carlson and
Kavanagh, 2021).




Physical Design of the ATS

The physical design focuses on how the system will be built using technology. It
translates the improved HR processes into a working system with hardware and
software.

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