SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT THREE (3)
MODULE HRD4801
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRD)
UNISA-UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
NO GUARANTEES PROVIDED
USE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION FOR GUIDANCE
1
, QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
Bioware Corporation, a leading technology company specialising in software
development and information technology (IT) services, has been experiencing rapid
growth. The company, which has over 10 000 employees spread across the African
continent, has identified the need to enhance its training and development programmes
to ensure that its employees keep up with evolving industry standards and technological
advancements. The current in-house training department has struggled to meet these
demands efficiently. Following a thorough analysis, Bioware Corporation decided to
outsource its training function to an HRD service provider. This decision was based on
the need for high-quality, up-to-date training programmes, cost efficiency and the ability
to scale training efforts quickly. As the HRM manager of Bioware Corporation, you are
requested to develop an HRD policy for outsourcing the training function. Provide
background information on Bioware Corporation. (30)
QUESTION 2
Strategic alignment refers to the harmonious coordination of all organisational
activities, resources and strategies to achieve a company’s long-term objectives
(Ghonim et al., 2020). In the context of HRD, this means ensuring that HR policies,
practices and development programmes are designed to support and drive the overall
strategic goals of an organisation. Describe the HRD strategy of your organisation (4
marks) and explain how it aligns with the overall organisational strategy (6 marks). If you
are not currently employed, you can research any other organisation to answer this
question. It may be an organisation where a friend or family member works or an
organisation where information is available on the internet. (10)
QUESTION 3
Malaika Ltd. is a global technology company that is undergoing rapid growth and
expansion into new markets, leading to challenges in managing training and
development effectively due to an expanding workforce with diverse skill sets. Mr
Jonathan Proctor, the HRD manager, is tasked with assessing the outsourcing potential
of HRD functions to enhance resource optimisation and operational efficiency. Mr
Proctor is considering outsourcing certain HRD functions to external providers. Explain
how Mr Proctor can apply the model for the outsourcing of HRD (Part 1 in the model – 4
marks; Part 2 in the model – 4 marks) to prioritise functions for outsourcing. Include an
introduction (1 mark) and a conclusion (1 mark) in your discussion. (10)
2
,CONTENTS:
• UNISA ASSESSMENT TUTORIAL
• SAMPLE ANSWER
• UNISA FEEDBACK TUTORIAL
• UNISA DISCUSSION SLIDES
3
, 4
MODULE HRD4801
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRD)
UNISA-UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
NO GUARANTEES PROVIDED
USE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION FOR GUIDANCE
1
, QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
Bioware Corporation, a leading technology company specialising in software
development and information technology (IT) services, has been experiencing rapid
growth. The company, which has over 10 000 employees spread across the African
continent, has identified the need to enhance its training and development programmes
to ensure that its employees keep up with evolving industry standards and technological
advancements. The current in-house training department has struggled to meet these
demands efficiently. Following a thorough analysis, Bioware Corporation decided to
outsource its training function to an HRD service provider. This decision was based on
the need for high-quality, up-to-date training programmes, cost efficiency and the ability
to scale training efforts quickly. As the HRM manager of Bioware Corporation, you are
requested to develop an HRD policy for outsourcing the training function. Provide
background information on Bioware Corporation. (30)
QUESTION 2
Strategic alignment refers to the harmonious coordination of all organisational
activities, resources and strategies to achieve a company’s long-term objectives
(Ghonim et al., 2020). In the context of HRD, this means ensuring that HR policies,
practices and development programmes are designed to support and drive the overall
strategic goals of an organisation. Describe the HRD strategy of your organisation (4
marks) and explain how it aligns with the overall organisational strategy (6 marks). If you
are not currently employed, you can research any other organisation to answer this
question. It may be an organisation where a friend or family member works or an
organisation where information is available on the internet. (10)
QUESTION 3
Malaika Ltd. is a global technology company that is undergoing rapid growth and
expansion into new markets, leading to challenges in managing training and
development effectively due to an expanding workforce with diverse skill sets. Mr
Jonathan Proctor, the HRD manager, is tasked with assessing the outsourcing potential
of HRD functions to enhance resource optimisation and operational efficiency. Mr
Proctor is considering outsourcing certain HRD functions to external providers. Explain
how Mr Proctor can apply the model for the outsourcing of HRD (Part 1 in the model – 4
marks; Part 2 in the model – 4 marks) to prioritise functions for outsourcing. Include an
introduction (1 mark) and a conclusion (1 mark) in your discussion. (10)
2
,CONTENTS:
• UNISA ASSESSMENT TUTORIAL
• SAMPLE ANSWER
• UNISA FEEDBACK TUTORIAL
• UNISA DISCUSSION SLIDES
3
, 4
