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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore students must use this document ONLY as a guideline. Hence
students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
provided information is not restricted by the authors. However, submitting this
document as one’s final work is considered unethical, and students should be
penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELGATE should
not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give learners a
kick-start on what is expected of them from their areas of specialty.
CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE EVERY DETAIL IN THIS
DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENTS
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
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HRM3704-25-S2 Welcome Message Assessment 1
QUIZ
Question 1
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Which of the following points explains the ability-motivation-opportunity (AMO) theory as one of the foundational theories
that informs contemporary strategic human resource management?
a The AMO theory argues that to perform, employees must have the ability to perform (both skill and attitude).
b The AMO theory argues that to perform, employees must have an ethnocentric view of the organisation.
c The AMO theory argues that to perform, employees must be exposed to the ‘gag’ test.
d The AMO theory argues that to perform, employees must have the motivation (must want to do the job) and must be
provided the opportunity (through well designed work systems and adequate resources).
a and c
a and d
b and d
b and c
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Question 2
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Which of the following points discuss the resource-based view as one of the foundational theories that informs
contemporary strategic human resource management?
a The RBV theory argues that an organisation’s resources (including HR) create a unique identity and competitive
advantage.
b The RBV theory advocates the importance of investing in people through training and development.
c The RBV theory advocates the deployment and redeployment of sections of the workforce on a wide range of tasks, in
response to market demand as and when required.
d The RBV theory advocates a quantitative approach in the utilisation of the workforce.
a and c
a and b
b and d
b and c
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SHI
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OU TO THE GATE OF EXC EL
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore students must use this document ONLY as a guideline. Hence
students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
provided information is not restricted by the authors. However, submitting this
document as one’s final work is considered unethical, and students should be
penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELGATE should
not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give learners a
kick-start on what is expected of them from their areas of specialty.
CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE EVERY DETAIL IN THIS
DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENTS
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,8/6/25, 9:34 PM Assessment 1 (page 1 of 13)
HRM3704-25-S2 Welcome Message Assessment 1
QUIZ
Question 1
Answer saved
Marked out of 1.00
Which of the following points explains the ability-motivation-opportunity (AMO) theory as one of the foundational theories
that informs contemporary strategic human resource management?
a The AMO theory argues that to perform, employees must have the ability to perform (both skill and attitude).
b The AMO theory argues that to perform, employees must have an ethnocentric view of the organisation.
c The AMO theory argues that to perform, employees must be exposed to the ‘gag’ test.
d The AMO theory argues that to perform, employees must have the motivation (must want to do the job) and must be
provided the opportunity (through well designed work systems and adequate resources).
a and c
a and d
b and d
b and c
Clear my choice
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Question 2
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Which of the following points discuss the resource-based view as one of the foundational theories that informs
contemporary strategic human resource management?
a The RBV theory argues that an organisation’s resources (including HR) create a unique identity and competitive
advantage.
b The RBV theory advocates the importance of investing in people through training and development.
c The RBV theory advocates the deployment and redeployment of sections of the workforce on a wide range of tasks, in
response to market demand as and when required.
d The RBV theory advocates a quantitative approach in the utilisation of the workforce.
a and c
a and b
b and d
b and c
Clear my choice
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