2025 – S1 – HRM2604 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Wednesday, 19 March 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, 19 March 2025,
Time taken
Marks 20/20
Grade 100 out of 100
Question 1
During which process is the emphasis on performance ratings, reward and
recognition?
Select one:
1.
Performance planning
2.
Performance management
This answer is incorrect. Performance management is a planned process of
directing, developing, supporting, aligning and improving individual and team
performance in enabling the achievement of organisational objectives.
3.
Performance bonus
4.
Performance appraisal
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
During the process of performance appraisal, the emphasis is on rewarding good
performance, recognising strong employees and especially on providing
performance ratings.
The correct answer is:
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Performance appraisal
Question 2
Ashraf has been working with his colleague, Shazia, for over a year. They have
always had a productive relationship but would struggle when it came to reaching
deadlines. At their performance meeting, their manager brought this to their
attention. This year, they try something different; when a deadline is approaching,
they work together on some of the tasks during the week, which helps them to get
the work completed on time.
Which objective of performance management is being met in this scenario?
Select one:
1.
Ensuring that each individual has a clear picture of how he or she contributes to the
goals of the organisation.
2.
Promoting teamwork between individuals, supporting one another to achieve goals
In the scenario, the performance management system and discussions have
improved the teamwork between Ashraf and Shazia. By helping each other, they are
able to meet the deadline and achieve their goal. Therefore, This option is correct.
3.
Identifying areas and people requiring additional performance support from
management.
4.
Becoming a powerful tool for employee engagement in driving improved
performance, especially if well implemented.
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
Refer to chapter 1, Section 1.2 – The objectives of performance management
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In the scenario, the performance management system and discussions have
improved the relationship between Ahmed and Simone. By Ahmed helping Simone,
there is improved teamwork.
The correct answer is:
Promoting teamwork between individuals, supporting one another to achieve goals
Question 3
The management at the Department of Economics came to realise that all the
lecturers were appointed at a senior level. Some lecturers have not even obtained
their doctorate degrees but hold Associate Professor positions. Management
decides to use the latest performance management appraisal scores and proof of
PhD qualifications to demote these employees where necessary.
Which purpose did the PM system serve in the scenario above?
1.
Administrative
In this case, PM provides information required to make administrative decisions
related to HRM. These decisions could include salary adjustments, promotions,
demotions, employee retention or termination, recognition of superior performance,
identification of poor performers, layoffs and merit increases. In the scenario, the
management of the Department of Economics uses the PM records to make
informed decisions about the possible demotions. Therefore, this option is correct.
2.
Organisational maintenance
3.
Strategic
4.
Developmental
Feedback
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QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Wednesday, 19 March 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, 19 March 2025,
Time taken
Marks 20/20
Grade 100 out of 100
Question 1
During which process is the emphasis on performance ratings, reward and
recognition?
Select one:
1.
Performance planning
2.
Performance management
This answer is incorrect. Performance management is a planned process of
directing, developing, supporting, aligning and improving individual and team
performance in enabling the achievement of organisational objectives.
3.
Performance bonus
4.
Performance appraisal
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
During the process of performance appraisal, the emphasis is on rewarding good
performance, recognising strong employees and especially on providing
performance ratings.
The correct answer is:
1
,2025 – S1 – HRM2604 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Performance appraisal
Question 2
Ashraf has been working with his colleague, Shazia, for over a year. They have
always had a productive relationship but would struggle when it came to reaching
deadlines. At their performance meeting, their manager brought this to their
attention. This year, they try something different; when a deadline is approaching,
they work together on some of the tasks during the week, which helps them to get
the work completed on time.
Which objective of performance management is being met in this scenario?
Select one:
1.
Ensuring that each individual has a clear picture of how he or she contributes to the
goals of the organisation.
2.
Promoting teamwork between individuals, supporting one another to achieve goals
In the scenario, the performance management system and discussions have
improved the teamwork between Ashraf and Shazia. By helping each other, they are
able to meet the deadline and achieve their goal. Therefore, This option is correct.
3.
Identifying areas and people requiring additional performance support from
management.
4.
Becoming a powerful tool for employee engagement in driving improved
performance, especially if well implemented.
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
Refer to chapter 1, Section 1.2 – The objectives of performance management
2
, 2025 – S1 – HRM2604 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
In the scenario, the performance management system and discussions have
improved the relationship between Ahmed and Simone. By Ahmed helping Simone,
there is improved teamwork.
The correct answer is:
Promoting teamwork between individuals, supporting one another to achieve goals
Question 3
The management at the Department of Economics came to realise that all the
lecturers were appointed at a senior level. Some lecturers have not even obtained
their doctorate degrees but hold Associate Professor positions. Management
decides to use the latest performance management appraisal scores and proof of
PhD qualifications to demote these employees where necessary.
Which purpose did the PM system serve in the scenario above?
1.
Administrative
In this case, PM provides information required to make administrative decisions
related to HRM. These decisions could include salary adjustments, promotions,
demotions, employee retention or termination, recognition of superior performance,
identification of poor performers, layoffs and merit increases. In the scenario, the
management of the Department of Economics uses the PM records to make
informed decisions about the possible demotions. Therefore, this option is correct.
2.
Organisational maintenance
3.
Strategic
4.
Developmental
Feedback
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