2025 – S1 – HRM1501 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Thursday, 27 March 2025
State Finished
Completed Thursday, 27 March 2025
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Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
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Question 1
HRM is one of the seven functions of management. Name the correct function
to reflect the description provided
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Your answer is partially correct.
You have correctly selected 4.
Refer to workbook 1, section 1.5 on page 10 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
This management function ensures the availability of products and services that
clients need. → Production and operations management,
This management function ensures that the products and services reach the ultimate
user and other suppliers. → Marketing management,
This management function ensures that the organisation has a good corporate
image. → Public relations management,
This function is concerned with the planning, organising, leading and controlling of
the various functions and activities in an organisation. → General management,
This management function ensures that the raw materials and other supplies are
readily available for production. → Purchasing management,
This management function makes it easier for activities and functions to be executed
within an organisation. → Financial management
Question 2
Organisations normally recruit internally before recruiting externally. What is
an advantage of recruiting internally?
1.
The process is usually quicker and less expensive.
2.
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It reduces internal infighting.
3.
New ideas and contacts are formed.
4.
The applicant pool is greater.
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is the process is usually quicker and less expensive.
Refer to workbook 6, section 6.5 on page 36 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
The process is usually quicker and less expensive.
Question 3
HRM as a management function has a direct influence on every organisation's
success. Fit the correct definition to the different HR functions. Match the
definition with the correct management functions.
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Your answer is correct.
Refer to workbook 1, section 1.5 on page 10 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
Marketing management → 2. This function is about ensuring that the products and
services reach the ultimate user and other suppliers.,
General management → 1. The function is concerned with the planning, organising,
leading and controlling of the various functions and activities in an organisation.,
Public relations management → 4. This function ensures a good corporate image
for the organisation.,
Purchasing management → 3. This function ensures that raw materials and other
suppliers are available to produce finished products and services needed by both the
organisation itself and the ultimate user.
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QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Thursday, 27 March 2025
State Finished
Completed Thursday, 27 March 2025
on
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Feedback Thank you for your assessment. You will only be able to view
the results after the closing date of the assessment.
Question 1
HRM is one of the seven functions of management. Name the correct function
to reflect the description provided
1
,2025 – S1 – HRM1501 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Feedback
Your answer is partially correct.
You have correctly selected 4.
Refer to workbook 1, section 1.5 on page 10 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
This management function ensures the availability of products and services that
clients need. → Production and operations management,
This management function ensures that the products and services reach the ultimate
user and other suppliers. → Marketing management,
This management function ensures that the organisation has a good corporate
image. → Public relations management,
This function is concerned with the planning, organising, leading and controlling of
the various functions and activities in an organisation. → General management,
This management function ensures that the raw materials and other supplies are
readily available for production. → Purchasing management,
This management function makes it easier for activities and functions to be executed
within an organisation. → Financial management
Question 2
Organisations normally recruit internally before recruiting externally. What is
an advantage of recruiting internally?
1.
The process is usually quicker and less expensive.
2.
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It reduces internal infighting.
3.
New ideas and contacts are formed.
4.
The applicant pool is greater.
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is the process is usually quicker and less expensive.
Refer to workbook 6, section 6.5 on page 36 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
The process is usually quicker and less expensive.
Question 3
HRM as a management function has a direct influence on every organisation's
success. Fit the correct definition to the different HR functions. Match the
definition with the correct management functions.
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, 2025 – S1 – HRM1501 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
Refer to workbook 1, section 1.5 on page 10 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
Marketing management → 2. This function is about ensuring that the products and
services reach the ultimate user and other suppliers.,
General management → 1. The function is concerned with the planning, organising,
leading and controlling of the various functions and activities in an organisation.,
Public relations management → 4. This function ensures a good corporate image
for the organisation.,
Purchasing management → 3. This function ensures that raw materials and other
suppliers are available to produce finished products and services needed by both the
organisation itself and the ultimate user.
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