HRM2605 ASSIGNMENT 3
SEMESTER 1
YEAR 2022
, Table of Contents
1. Critically evaluate the following extract from the prescribed material by referring to the roles
and responsibilities of the line manager in HRM. .................................................................................. 3
2. Identify the HR function that is described in the following scenarios. ........................................ 4
3. Assist Elma by firstly explaining her role and responsibilities in this process and secondly
explain to her which labour market sources (in other words, the people most available for
recruitment) she should consider when recruiting top candidates. .................................................... 5
4. Critically explain how the design of a job can affect the motivation and performance of an
employee ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Critically explain how the design of a job can affect the motivation and performance of an
employee. .................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1. Discuss five advantages of the recruitment strategy (or source) that Pumeza has used to
find suitable candidates............................................................................................................................. 7
5.2. Explain the role of the line manager in the recruitment and selection process. ................... 7
6.1. Is it necessary for Samuel to attend orientation again since he worked for the company
before? Give a reason for your answer .................................................................................................. 7
6.2. Draw up a summary outlining the role of Samuel, Ms Molotsi and Mr Patel respectively in
the orientation process. ............................................................................................................................. 8
6.3. Briefly explain the use of a job description in the onboarding and orientation process. ..... 8
7. Sumari has approached you for advice on how to address these issues. Assist Sumari by
explaining which HR functions (or processes) need to be put in place to reduce or eliminate the
problems identified in the scenario. In your answer, you should first identify the HR function and
then explain how the function will address the problem....................................................................... 9
8. References ........................................................................................................................................ 10
SEMESTER 1
YEAR 2022
, Table of Contents
1. Critically evaluate the following extract from the prescribed material by referring to the roles
and responsibilities of the line manager in HRM. .................................................................................. 3
2. Identify the HR function that is described in the following scenarios. ........................................ 4
3. Assist Elma by firstly explaining her role and responsibilities in this process and secondly
explain to her which labour market sources (in other words, the people most available for
recruitment) she should consider when recruiting top candidates. .................................................... 5
4. Critically explain how the design of a job can affect the motivation and performance of an
employee ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Critically explain how the design of a job can affect the motivation and performance of an
employee. .................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1. Discuss five advantages of the recruitment strategy (or source) that Pumeza has used to
find suitable candidates............................................................................................................................. 7
5.2. Explain the role of the line manager in the recruitment and selection process. ................... 7
6.1. Is it necessary for Samuel to attend orientation again since he worked for the company
before? Give a reason for your answer .................................................................................................. 7
6.2. Draw up a summary outlining the role of Samuel, Ms Molotsi and Mr Patel respectively in
the orientation process. ............................................................................................................................. 8
6.3. Briefly explain the use of a job description in the onboarding and orientation process. ..... 8
7. Sumari has approached you for advice on how to address these issues. Assist Sumari by
explaining which HR functions (or processes) need to be put in place to reduce or eliminate the
problems identified in the scenario. In your answer, you should first identify the HR function and
then explain how the function will address the problem....................................................................... 9
8. References ........................................................................................................................................ 10
