HRD2602
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
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Due date: 6 May 2025
QUESTION 1
Leading involves mobilising, guiding, influencing, and motivating employees to achieve
organisational goals. It includes giving direction, motivating, and effective communication
(Smit et al., 2011).
Let’s assess each of the activities:
1. Drawing up the annual training and development plan
❌ Not part of the leading function
Reason: This activity falls under the planning function because it involves determining future
actions and setting out a strategy for the training year ahead (Erasmus et al., 2019).
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QUESTION 1
Leading involves mobilising, guiding, influencing, and motivating employees to
achieve organisational goals. It includes giving direction, motivating, and effective
communication (Smit et al., 2011).
Let’s assess each of the activities:
1. Drawing up the annual training and development plan
❌Not part of the leading function
Reason: This activity falls under the planning function because it involves
determining future actions and setting out a strategy for the training year ahead
(Erasmus et al., 2019).
2. Taking steps to motivate training and support staff at Trendhaus
❌Part of the leading function
Reason: Motivating staff is a core component of leading. It involves energising and
encouraging employees to work towards achieving training goals.
3. Selecting suitable training facilities for the training programmes
❌Not part of the leading function
Reason: This falls under the organising function because it involves arranging
physical resources to support training, ensuring that logistical aspects are in place.
4. Providing direction and guidelines for training and development staff at
Trendhaus
❌Part of the leading function
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due date: 6 May 2025
QUESTION 1
Leading involves mobilising, guiding, influencing, and motivating employees to achieve
organisational goals. It includes giving direction, motivating, and effective communication
(Smit et al., 2011).
Let’s assess each of the activities:
1. Drawing up the annual training and development plan
❌ Not part of the leading function
Reason: This activity falls under the planning function because it involves determining future
actions and setting out a strategy for the training year ahead (Erasmus et al., 2019).
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
, For additional support +27 81 278 3372
QUESTION 1
Leading involves mobilising, guiding, influencing, and motivating employees to
achieve organisational goals. It includes giving direction, motivating, and effective
communication (Smit et al., 2011).
Let’s assess each of the activities:
1. Drawing up the annual training and development plan
❌Not part of the leading function
Reason: This activity falls under the planning function because it involves
determining future actions and setting out a strategy for the training year ahead
(Erasmus et al., 2019).
2. Taking steps to motivate training and support staff at Trendhaus
❌Part of the leading function
Reason: Motivating staff is a core component of leading. It involves energising and
encouraging employees to work towards achieving training goals.
3. Selecting suitable training facilities for the training programmes
❌Not part of the leading function
Reason: This falls under the organising function because it involves arranging
physical resources to support training, ensuring that logistical aspects are in place.
4. Providing direction and guidelines for training and development staff at
Trendhaus
❌Part of the leading function
