HRM3704 ASSIGNMENT (8)
YEAR 2023
(SEMESTER 1)
, CONTENTS
1.1. Critically discuss the expatriation cycle that is portrayed in the case study. Use the
following steps of the expatriation cycle: selection (3 marks), training and development (3
marks) and, eventually, repatriation (3 marks) to answer question 1.1. ............................................ 3
1.2. One member of the executive team of Phumelele suggested that a third-country national
be appointed to the administrative position in China instead of sending someone from the
organisation’s home country to fill the position. What is the advantage of an appointment of a
third-country national? ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. In your opinion, is Dave a successful leader? Substantiate your answer with references
to the qualities of leadership that Dave portray in the case study. ..................................................... 5
4.1. What type of flexibility did the management of ANG Clothing adopt by introducing
overtime work? Substantiate your answer with reference to the benefits that ANG could gain
from the introduction of the identified type of flexibility. ........................................................................ 6
2.1. What problem does the obvious exclusion of Anri from senior management meetings
point to in respect of strategic management and strategic human resource management at
Denver Pty (Ltd)? (2 marks) Give one reason to substantiate your answer (1 mark). .................... 7
2.1. Critically discuss the neglect of corporate responsibility at Zen Paper (5 marks). Refer to
the socio-economic view of corporate responsibility in your discussion (5 marks) .......................... 8
2.2. What type of contract was violated in this scenario? ................................................................ 8
2.3. Two types of violations of the contract referred to in 2.1 can occur. What type of violation
relates to the scenario? Substantiate your answer with two reasons. ............................................... 9
2.4. Explain the concepts of utilitarianism and justice, and discuss ethical issues related to
these concepts in the case study. (4 marks for the theoretical discussion of each concept and 4
marks for the application of each concept to the case study) ............................................................. 9
3. References ........................................................................................................................................ 11
YEAR 2023
(SEMESTER 1)
, CONTENTS
1.1. Critically discuss the expatriation cycle that is portrayed in the case study. Use the
following steps of the expatriation cycle: selection (3 marks), training and development (3
marks) and, eventually, repatriation (3 marks) to answer question 1.1. ............................................ 3
1.2. One member of the executive team of Phumelele suggested that a third-country national
be appointed to the administrative position in China instead of sending someone from the
organisation’s home country to fill the position. What is the advantage of an appointment of a
third-country national? ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. In your opinion, is Dave a successful leader? Substantiate your answer with references
to the qualities of leadership that Dave portray in the case study. ..................................................... 5
4.1. What type of flexibility did the management of ANG Clothing adopt by introducing
overtime work? Substantiate your answer with reference to the benefits that ANG could gain
from the introduction of the identified type of flexibility. ........................................................................ 6
2.1. What problem does the obvious exclusion of Anri from senior management meetings
point to in respect of strategic management and strategic human resource management at
Denver Pty (Ltd)? (2 marks) Give one reason to substantiate your answer (1 mark). .................... 7
2.1. Critically discuss the neglect of corporate responsibility at Zen Paper (5 marks). Refer to
the socio-economic view of corporate responsibility in your discussion (5 marks) .......................... 8
2.2. What type of contract was violated in this scenario? ................................................................ 8
2.3. Two types of violations of the contract referred to in 2.1 can occur. What type of violation
relates to the scenario? Substantiate your answer with two reasons. ............................................... 9
2.4. Explain the concepts of utilitarianism and justice, and discuss ethical issues related to
these concepts in the case study. (4 marks for the theoretical discussion of each concept and 4
marks for the application of each concept to the case study) ............................................................. 9
3. References ........................................................................................................................................ 11
