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HRM3704
EXAM PACK
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2025
HRM3704
Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
75 marks
Duration: 3 hours (15:00 – 18:00)
EXAMINERS:
FIRST EXAMINER: MR CV GUMEDE
SECOND EXAMINER: MR MJ TSHEHLA
MODERATOR: MS JDK STEYN
This paper consists of six (7) pages.
Instructions:
(1) Start with a cover page stating the module code (HRM3704) and your student number.
(2) The cover page should be followed by your answers to the question. Note that all three questions are compulsory.
There are no elective questions.
(3) There is no need for a table of contents, introduction, conclusion or list of references (as was required in your
assignments). Simply answer the questions asked. Make sure that each question and sub question is clearly and
correctly numbered.
(4) Facts must be written out in complete, well-formulated sentences. No marks will be awarded for vague or single-
word answers.
(5) Please ensure that you submitted a declaration of honesty on myUnisa. On myUnisa, you will be prompted to click
to declare the honesty pledge by clicking a button.
(6) Please ensure that your PDF document is NOT encrypted to a <secured= mode and that it is NOT password protected
as these files cannot be marked. Virus infected files will also not be marked. The maximum file size is 20Mb.
(7) While you are not required to cite your sources, this does not mean that you can simply copy information from any
source. You need to answer the questions in your own words. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in
disciplinary action if detected.
(8) No late or e-mailed submissions will be accepted.
(9) Submit your answers in a single PDF document on the myExams platform(https://myexams.unisa.ac.za/). Go to
Take-Home or Portfolio Exam (File Upload) On myExams for details on the steps that you should follow.
, Additional student instructions:
(1) Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not be password protected or
uploaded as <read only= files)
(2) NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted
(3) Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that the correct answer script
file has been uploaded
(4) Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial submission be unsatisfactory
(5) Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered
(6) Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms (including the invigilator
cellphone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
(7) A mark awarded for an incomplete submission will be the student9s final mark. No opportunity for resubmission
will be granted
(8) A mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student9s final mark. No opportunity for resubmission
will be granted. Only the last file uploaded and submitted will be marked
(9) Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
(10) Students who have not utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be deemed to have transgressed Unisa9s
examination rules and will have their marks withheld.
(11) Students have 48 hours from the day of their examination to upload their invigilator results from the Invigilator App.
Failure to do so will result in students deemed not have utilised invigilation or proctoring tools. Students must
complete the online declaration of own work when submitting.
(12) Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary processes. Students
may not communicate with other students, or request assistance from other students during the examinations.
Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and students who do plagiarise or copy verbatim from published work
will be in violation of the policy of academic integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to
disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
(13) Students are provided one hour to submit their answer scripts after the official examination time. Submissions made
after the official examination time will be rejected by the examination regulations and will not be marked. Non-
adherence to the process for uploading examination responses will not qualify the student for any special concessions
or future assessments.
(14) Students with queries that are beyond Unisa9s control including the following: personal network or service provider
issues, load shedding/limited space on a personal computer, crashed computer, using a computer that blocks access
to myExams site (work firewall challenges) and unlicensed software (e.g., lice expire during exams) are advised to
apply for an aegrotat and submit supporting evidence within ten days of the examination session. Students will not
be able to apply for an aegrotat for third examination opportunity.
(15) Students experiencing technical challenges during the examination session, please send an email to
and copy your lecturer () and copy
on your e-mail. Communicate your challenges prior to the end of the exam session.
Remember to include your student number, module code, a description of the problem and a print screen of the
problem (with the time visible). Communication received from your myLife email account will be considered.
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
To protect the integrity of your qualification and in the spirit of applying a high standard of invigilation for this online
assessment please adhere to the following:
• Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log into the Invigilator App and scan this QR code.
• If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can alternatively enter the Exam Access Code
below the QR code to start the invigilation
• Unless otherwise specified by your institution, note that you can only scan this QR code once. If your
assessment has multiple online sections, tests, or attempts, you should NOT finish the invigilation until your
entire assessment has been completed.
• Only scan the QR code when the assessment formally commences.
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• The QR code is only scannable for a limited time, and it should therefore be scanned as soon as possible to
start the invigilation.
• Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume Is turned up and place your smartphone next to
you. The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a request,
which you should then perform.
• We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment. If you only
have one device, you may access your assessment in the application by pressing the 8Access Exam9 button
in the top right corner of your app.
• Keep the Invigilator App open on your cell phone for the full duration of the assessment. You are not
allowed to minimise or leave the app.
• Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to commence the invigilation as well as at the end of the
assessment. No internet connection is required during the assessment.
• You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution as the time displayed
in the Invigilator App could differ from the time allocated to complete your assessment.
• You can click the "Finish Assessment" button in the app if you finish your assessment early.
• If you are performing a written or Scan-and-Upload assessment: The Invigilator App may request, you to
take a picture of every page of your answer sheet at the end of the assessment. Unless otherwise specified
by your institution, this does NOT replace the normal upload of your script to your institution9s online
portal
• After completing invigilation and following all app instructions, you must upload your Invigilation App
data. If however, there is a delay in the upload of the app data at the end of the assessment, you should
prioritise the upload of your script to your university portal and you can temporarily minimise the app to
do so. Uploading of app data is not time sensitive and you can come back and do it after you have
successfully uploaded your script to the exam portal.
• Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk on 073 505 8273.
ANSWER ALL THREE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
Question 1 [25]
Read the following case study and then answer questions 1.1 – 1.3.
Mondu
Mondu is an institution of higher education that offers private higher education online and face-to-face tuition.
They have only been in the market for eight years, but the number of their students has increased tremendously.
They offer mainly business, law, and teaching qualifications. They have recently introduced a few qualifications
in the field of engineering, which are offered face-to-face. Most of the staff members, especially those lecturing
business, law, and teaching qualifications at Mondu, have been allowed to work from home. The Institution seems
to have a very low turnover.
Mapha, a hardworking business management lecturer, says telecommuting has allowed him to be able to take his
children to school and collect them himself. Mapha has praised the visionary leadership of Mondu. Professor
HRM3704
EXAM PACK
, lOMoAR cPSD|
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2025
HRM3704
Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
75 marks
Duration: 3 hours (15:00 – 18:00)
EXAMINERS:
FIRST EXAMINER: MR CV GUMEDE
SECOND EXAMINER: MR MJ TSHEHLA
MODERATOR: MS JDK STEYN
This paper consists of six (7) pages.
Instructions:
(1) Start with a cover page stating the module code (HRM3704) and your student number.
(2) The cover page should be followed by your answers to the question. Note that all three questions are compulsory.
There are no elective questions.
(3) There is no need for a table of contents, introduction, conclusion or list of references (as was required in your
assignments). Simply answer the questions asked. Make sure that each question and sub question is clearly and
correctly numbered.
(4) Facts must be written out in complete, well-formulated sentences. No marks will be awarded for vague or single-
word answers.
(5) Please ensure that you submitted a declaration of honesty on myUnisa. On myUnisa, you will be prompted to click
to declare the honesty pledge by clicking a button.
(6) Please ensure that your PDF document is NOT encrypted to a <secured= mode and that it is NOT password protected
as these files cannot be marked. Virus infected files will also not be marked. The maximum file size is 20Mb.
(7) While you are not required to cite your sources, this does not mean that you can simply copy information from any
source. You need to answer the questions in your own words. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in
disciplinary action if detected.
(8) No late or e-mailed submissions will be accepted.
(9) Submit your answers in a single PDF document on the myExams platform(https://myexams.unisa.ac.za/). Go to
Take-Home or Portfolio Exam (File Upload) On myExams for details on the steps that you should follow.
, Additional student instructions:
(1) Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not be password protected or
uploaded as <read only= files)
(2) NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted
(3) Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that the correct answer script
file has been uploaded
(4) Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial submission be unsatisfactory
(5) Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered
(6) Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms (including the invigilator
cellphone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
(7) A mark awarded for an incomplete submission will be the student9s final mark. No opportunity for resubmission
will be granted
(8) A mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student9s final mark. No opportunity for resubmission
will be granted. Only the last file uploaded and submitted will be marked
(9) Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
(10) Students who have not utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be deemed to have transgressed Unisa9s
examination rules and will have their marks withheld.
(11) Students have 48 hours from the day of their examination to upload their invigilator results from the Invigilator App.
Failure to do so will result in students deemed not have utilised invigilation or proctoring tools. Students must
complete the online declaration of own work when submitting.
(12) Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary processes. Students
may not communicate with other students, or request assistance from other students during the examinations.
Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and students who do plagiarise or copy verbatim from published work
will be in violation of the policy of academic integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to
disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
(13) Students are provided one hour to submit their answer scripts after the official examination time. Submissions made
after the official examination time will be rejected by the examination regulations and will not be marked. Non-
adherence to the process for uploading examination responses will not qualify the student for any special concessions
or future assessments.
(14) Students with queries that are beyond Unisa9s control including the following: personal network or service provider
issues, load shedding/limited space on a personal computer, crashed computer, using a computer that blocks access
to myExams site (work firewall challenges) and unlicensed software (e.g., lice expire during exams) are advised to
apply for an aegrotat and submit supporting evidence within ten days of the examination session. Students will not
be able to apply for an aegrotat for third examination opportunity.
(15) Students experiencing technical challenges during the examination session, please send an email to
and copy your lecturer () and copy
on your e-mail. Communicate your challenges prior to the end of the exam session.
Remember to include your student number, module code, a description of the problem and a print screen of the
problem (with the time visible). Communication received from your myLife email account will be considered.
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
To protect the integrity of your qualification and in the spirit of applying a high standard of invigilation for this online
assessment please adhere to the following:
• Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log into the Invigilator App and scan this QR code.
• If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can alternatively enter the Exam Access Code
below the QR code to start the invigilation
• Unless otherwise specified by your institution, note that you can only scan this QR code once. If your
assessment has multiple online sections, tests, or attempts, you should NOT finish the invigilation until your
entire assessment has been completed.
• Only scan the QR code when the assessment formally commences.
, lOMoAR cPSD|
• The QR code is only scannable for a limited time, and it should therefore be scanned as soon as possible to
start the invigilation.
• Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume Is turned up and place your smartphone next to
you. The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a request,
which you should then perform.
• We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment. If you only
have one device, you may access your assessment in the application by pressing the 8Access Exam9 button
in the top right corner of your app.
• Keep the Invigilator App open on your cell phone for the full duration of the assessment. You are not
allowed to minimise or leave the app.
• Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to commence the invigilation as well as at the end of the
assessment. No internet connection is required during the assessment.
• You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution as the time displayed
in the Invigilator App could differ from the time allocated to complete your assessment.
• You can click the "Finish Assessment" button in the app if you finish your assessment early.
• If you are performing a written or Scan-and-Upload assessment: The Invigilator App may request, you to
take a picture of every page of your answer sheet at the end of the assessment. Unless otherwise specified
by your institution, this does NOT replace the normal upload of your script to your institution9s online
portal
• After completing invigilation and following all app instructions, you must upload your Invigilation App
data. If however, there is a delay in the upload of the app data at the end of the assessment, you should
prioritise the upload of your script to your university portal and you can temporarily minimise the app to
do so. Uploading of app data is not time sensitive and you can come back and do it after you have
successfully uploaded your script to the exam portal.
• Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk on 073 505 8273.
ANSWER ALL THREE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
Question 1 [25]
Read the following case study and then answer questions 1.1 – 1.3.
Mondu
Mondu is an institution of higher education that offers private higher education online and face-to-face tuition.
They have only been in the market for eight years, but the number of their students has increased tremendously.
They offer mainly business, law, and teaching qualifications. They have recently introduced a few qualifications
in the field of engineering, which are offered face-to-face. Most of the staff members, especially those lecturing
business, law, and teaching qualifications at Mondu, have been allowed to work from home. The Institution seems
to have a very low turnover.
Mapha, a hardworking business management lecturer, says telecommuting has allowed him to be able to take his
children to school and collect them himself. Mapha has praised the visionary leadership of Mondu. Professor
