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HRV610S - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN TVET - 2ND OPP - JULY 2023 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
QUALIFICATION: DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
TRAINER
QUALIFICATION CODE: 0GDTVT
COURSE CODE: HRVGl0S
SESSION: JULY 2023
LEVEL: 6
COURSE NAME: HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT IN TVET
PAPER: 2
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Ms lndepentia de Waldt
MODERATOR: Mr Kamwi Subasubani
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF_ 4_ PAGES (Including this front page)
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Question 1
{S x 2 = 10 marks)
Match the definitions in Column B to the terms in Column A. Write down only the correct
answer (for example: 1.1 Job Description: An organised factual statement, which entails
the environment, conditions, duties and responsibilities of a specific job )
COLUMN A
1.1
Job Analysis
1.2
Workforce Planning
1.3
Reference Checking
1.4
Induction
1.5
Selection
COLUMN B
Refers to the selection of the most suitable
candidate, judged by predetermined criteria, to be
placed in a specific position
Verifying the accuracy of factual information
provided by the applicant
Process of studying and collecting information
relating to activities and responsibilities of a
specific job
Process of making sure that individuals with the
right skills are where they need to be at the right
time to meet an organisation's current and future
needs
Process of introducing a new employee to the
company culture, processes and co-workers
Question 2
(10 marks)
Mali (2018) defines Human Resources Management as "making decisions that relate to
developing and implementing policies and practices for managing work and employment
relationships for effectively and efficiently achieving the goals of an organisation while also
keeping in mind the needs of the employees."
You are the Head of Training at Tl VTC, explain your role, in the following Human Resources
Management functions:
a. Recruitment and Selection
(2 marks)
b. Induction/ Orientation
(2 marks)
C. Retention
(2 marks)
d. Performance Management
(2 marks)
e. Job Descriptions
(2 marks)
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Question 3
{15 marks)
You are the Head of Training at a VTC. Recently one of your Trainers refused to carry out a
lawful instruction given to him. Upon investigation, you realize that the Trainer was never
provided with a Job Description.
3.1 Explain the benefits of a good job description.
(10 marks)
3.2 Discuss how you, as the Head of Training, would remedy the situation. (5 marks)
Question 4
(25 marks)
You were recently appointed as Centre Manager at XYZVTC. You have noticed there are no
health and safety programmes in place. During your short time at XYZVTC, you have been
receiving several queries regarding workplace health and safety.
4.1 Mention any three benefits to the organisation and three benefits to the employees
for promoting a healthy workforce.
(6 marks)
4.2 Discuss at least two possible reasons as to why you as Centre Manager receive
queries regarding workplace health and safety.
(4 marks)
4.3 Provide solutions to solve the above-mentioned.
(4 marks)
4.4 One of the employees got injured in the workshop. Mention three direct costs and
three indirect costs the VTC may incur as a result of the injuries.
(6 marks)
4.5 Mention at least five duties, you as an Employer has towards your employees in
terms of Health and Safety as outlined in Namibia's Labour Act, 2007 (Act No. 11 of
2007}.
(5 marks)
Question 5
As Centre Manager at your VTC, you have a vacancy for Head Training.
(25 marks)
5.1 Discuss whether you will use internal or external recruitment.
(2 marks)
5.2 Explain why you would prefer the specific recruitment source.
(8 marks)
5.3 Discuss and explain the method you would use to advertise the position. (4 marks)
5.4 Discuss the interview type you would use when interviewing the shortlisted
candidates.
(2 marks)
5.5 Mention five guidelines you would follow to ensure effective interviewing takes
place.
(5 marks)
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5.6 Mention two reasons why you would use reference check on the candidates who
were found suitable for appointment.
(4 marks)
Question 6
(15 marks)
Induction is a formal process of familiarizing new employees with the organisation, their job
and their work unit. As Head of Training at your VTC you have to arrange an induction
session for new employees.
6.1 Mention five (5) benefits of induction/ orientation.
(5 marks)
6.2 Mention and explain five organization information you would share with the new
employees, to introduce them to the centre.
(10 marks)
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