Question 1 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text Complete the
following sentence: The aim of human resource management (HRM) is to ____. Select one: invest
in leadership development ensure that the organisation achieves its objectives through people
make decisions that are influenced by the availability of employees create a culture of
The aim of human resource management (HRM) is to ensure that the organisation achieves its
objectives through people.
Which HRM concept is defined as “all the processes, methods, systems and procedures employed
to attract, acquire, develop and manage human resources (HR) to achieve the goals of the
organisation”? Select one: HRM Management Strategic HRM Strategic HR planning (SHRP)
The correct answer is: Strategic HRM
Question 3 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text Read the statement
below and fill in the missing word: _______________ is the procedure managers use to achieve an
organisation’s goals and objectives. More specifically, managers direct the activities of others to
achieve goals by making choices, allocating resources, and directing those activities. Select one:
2/2
Management
Read the statement below and fill in the missing word: _______________ is the procedure managers
use to achieve an organisation’s goals and objectives. More specifically, managers direct the
activities of others to achieve goals by making choices, allocating resources, and directing those
activities. Select one: Social psychology Psychology Management Social sciences
Management
Question 4 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text Which HR function is
required to strengthen the trade union relationship in the scenario below? Relationships with
trade union representatives need to be strengthened at Igolide Mine. As conduits between
employees and management, trade union representatives need to understand the challenges
being faced, share the vision and help craft a win-win situation. Select one: Compensation
management Strategic human resource planning (SHRP) Labour relations Performance
management
Labour relations
Critically evaluate the following extract and then answer the question that follows. Line managers
play a central role in HRM. In many organisations, they are charged with a myriad of HR-related
tasks, such as filling out performance appraisal forms, interviewing candidates for employment,
making recommendations about salary increases and breaking employment-related news to
employees. From the options below, identify the statements that are true and indicative of the
roles and responsibilities of the line manager in HRM. a The responsibility of performing the HR
, function does not reside only in the HR department. All managers at all levels within the
organisation share this responsibility and line managers play a central role in HRM. b Line
managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organisation and contribute
directly to the bottom line of the business. c Line managers are responsible for creating a work
environment in which employees can perform optimally to enhance the effectiveness of the
organisation. d Line managers are responsible for HR-related tasks such as interviewing job
applicants, orientating new employees, identifying training and development needs, and
evaluating employee performance. e Line managers are responsible for implementing HR policies
and procedures on a daily basis. Select one: a, c and d b, d and e a, d and e b, c and e Previous
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The true and indicative statements of the roles and responsibilities of the line manager in HRM
are:
b, c, and d
Question 6 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text Which statement
regarding SHRP (strategic human resource planning) is correct? Select one: SHRP is a process
whereby the HR manager anticipates and provides for the movement of people into, within and
even out of the organisation. SHRP helps to ensure that the organisation is understaffed so that
the employees with the right skills are available to carry out their tasks. SHRP implies that the
organisation’s goals are reflected in the organisation’s mission, which will then be translated into
HR objectives that will ensure that these goals are achieved. SHRP allows for major
transformation in the structure, size or functioning of an organisation for the purpose of
achieving strategic objectives.
The correct statement is:
SHRP is a process whereby the HR manager anticipates and provides for the movement of people
into, within, and even out of the organisation.
Question 7 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text Read the following
scenario and then answer the question that follows: Jason is the CEO of a fast-growing
technological start-up. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years and
Jason is now looking to expand the business into new markets. However, he realises that in order
to achieve this growth, he needs to have an experienced team in place. Jason calls a meeting with
the HR manager, Sally, to discuss the company’s strategic human resource planning. They review
the current workforce and identify the skills and experience required to support the company’s
expansion plans. Together, they develop a plan that includes appointing new employees,
promoting existing staff and investing in training and development programmes. They also
decide to introduce a new employee referral programme to attract top talent and to reduce the
cost of recruitment. Sally takes responsibility for implementing the plan and begins working
closely with the recruitment team to identify potential candidates. She also works with the
company’s training and development specialists to create a programme that will help employees
develop the skills needed to support the company’s growth. Over the next few months, the
company successfully hires several new employees and promotes a number of existing staff
members. The employee referral programme proves to be a success, with several highly qualified
candidates being referred by existing employees. Who is responsible for implementing the HR
following sentence: The aim of human resource management (HRM) is to ____. Select one: invest
in leadership development ensure that the organisation achieves its objectives through people
make decisions that are influenced by the availability of employees create a culture of
The aim of human resource management (HRM) is to ensure that the organisation achieves its
objectives through people.
Which HRM concept is defined as “all the processes, methods, systems and procedures employed
to attract, acquire, develop and manage human resources (HR) to achieve the goals of the
organisation”? Select one: HRM Management Strategic HRM Strategic HR planning (SHRP)
The correct answer is: Strategic HRM
Question 3 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text Read the statement
below and fill in the missing word: _______________ is the procedure managers use to achieve an
organisation’s goals and objectives. More specifically, managers direct the activities of others to
achieve goals by making choices, allocating resources, and directing those activities. Select one:
2/2
Management
Read the statement below and fill in the missing word: _______________ is the procedure managers
use to achieve an organisation’s goals and objectives. More specifically, managers direct the
activities of others to achieve goals by making choices, allocating resources, and directing those
activities. Select one: Social psychology Psychology Management Social sciences
Management
Question 4 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text Which HR function is
required to strengthen the trade union relationship in the scenario below? Relationships with
trade union representatives need to be strengthened at Igolide Mine. As conduits between
employees and management, trade union representatives need to understand the challenges
being faced, share the vision and help craft a win-win situation. Select one: Compensation
management Strategic human resource planning (SHRP) Labour relations Performance
management
Labour relations
Critically evaluate the following extract and then answer the question that follows. Line managers
play a central role in HRM. In many organisations, they are charged with a myriad of HR-related
tasks, such as filling out performance appraisal forms, interviewing candidates for employment,
making recommendations about salary increases and breaking employment-related news to
employees. From the options below, identify the statements that are true and indicative of the
roles and responsibilities of the line manager in HRM. a The responsibility of performing the HR
, function does not reside only in the HR department. All managers at all levels within the
organisation share this responsibility and line managers play a central role in HRM. b Line
managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organisation and contribute
directly to the bottom line of the business. c Line managers are responsible for creating a work
environment in which employees can perform optimally to enhance the effectiveness of the
organisation. d Line managers are responsible for HR-related tasks such as interviewing job
applicants, orientating new employees, identifying training and development needs, and
evaluating employee performance. e Line managers are responsible for implementing HR policies
and procedures on a daily basis. Select one: a, c and d b, d and e a, d and e b, c and e Previous
activity Jump to...
The true and indicative statements of the roles and responsibilities of the line manager in HRM
are:
b, c, and d
Question 6 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text Which statement
regarding SHRP (strategic human resource planning) is correct? Select one: SHRP is a process
whereby the HR manager anticipates and provides for the movement of people into, within and
even out of the organisation. SHRP helps to ensure that the organisation is understaffed so that
the employees with the right skills are available to carry out their tasks. SHRP implies that the
organisation’s goals are reflected in the organisation’s mission, which will then be translated into
HR objectives that will ensure that these goals are achieved. SHRP allows for major
transformation in the structure, size or functioning of an organisation for the purpose of
achieving strategic objectives.
The correct statement is:
SHRP is a process whereby the HR manager anticipates and provides for the movement of people
into, within, and even out of the organisation.
Question 7 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text Read the following
scenario and then answer the question that follows: Jason is the CEO of a fast-growing
technological start-up. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years and
Jason is now looking to expand the business into new markets. However, he realises that in order
to achieve this growth, he needs to have an experienced team in place. Jason calls a meeting with
the HR manager, Sally, to discuss the company’s strategic human resource planning. They review
the current workforce and identify the skills and experience required to support the company’s
expansion plans. Together, they develop a plan that includes appointing new employees,
promoting existing staff and investing in training and development programmes. They also
decide to introduce a new employee referral programme to attract top talent and to reduce the
cost of recruitment. Sally takes responsibility for implementing the plan and begins working
closely with the recruitment team to identify potential candidates. She also works with the
company’s training and development specialists to create a programme that will help employees
develop the skills needed to support the company’s growth. Over the next few months, the
company successfully hires several new employees and promotes a number of existing staff
members. The employee referral programme proves to be a success, with several highly qualified
candidates being referred by existing employees. Who is responsible for implementing the HR
