HPS611S - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022


HPS611S - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022



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OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHno LOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIALSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION:BACHELOROF PUBLICMANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMA
LEVEL: 6
COURSECODE: HPS611S
COURSENAME: HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
SESSION:JULY 2022
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER:THEORY
MARKS: 100
SUPPLEMENTARY/SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Mr. B. Namabanda
Ms H. lmene
MODERATOR: Mr. E. !Owos-Oab
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of 6 (six) questions of equal value.
2. Answer any 4 (four) questions.
3. Write clearly and legibly.
4. This paper is applicable to full-time, part-time and distance
education students.
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QUESTION 1
As a human resource strategist, you have been requested to brief senior management in a
public sector institution on the benefits and shortcomings of adopting a strategic approach to
human resource management. With the use of relevant examples, describe what you would
include in such a briefing.
(25)
QUESTION 2
There are various institutional roles that are entrusted to human resource managers. Identify
and describe the specific roles that relate to the levels of obligations. Provide relevant examples
to illustrate your answers.
(25)
QUESTION 3
In workforce planning, developing and implementing workforce strategies and a workforce plan
is a crucial step. In order to ensure effective implementation of the plan, there are steps that
you should consider. With the use of relevant examples, identify and describe these steps when
implementing the plan.
(25)
QUESTION 4
You intend proposing a flexible benefit arrangement strategy as a remuneration specialist in a
public sector institution. Evaluate this type of benefit arrangement strategy. In addition, provide
your motivation for recommending the flexible benefit arrangement strategy to management.
Use relevant examples in your motivation.
(25)
QUESTION 5
Though the last, making the appointment is a critical step in the talent management process. In
an effort to facilitate a smooth integration process, you have been tasked to design an
induction or on-boarding programme for new employees. By using relevant examples, outline
the aspects you would include in an induction programme.
(25)
QUESTION 6
Like every other prospective public sector employee, you should be aware of the major causes
of employee dismissals. With the use of relevant examples, outline these major causes of
employee dismissals in the public sector.
(25)
END OF PAPER
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