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Section A
Question 1
Read the below case study and answer the questions that follow in detail.
(4+3+8=15)
George Harris has just graduated from the college having completed a diploma in travel and tourism. He has
accepted a position with a medium sized local travel agency as office clerk. Paul feels that this is not the sort
of position for which he has been trained, but that it is a foot in the door and should lead to a position as
sales consultant.
While travelling to work on the first day, Paul wonders if he made the right decision or whether he should
have waited for a sales position. He is also thinking: Will I be bored by my job, how will I fit in? Will my peers
and the new boss Mr. Belamy like me.
At the same time Mr Belamy is travelling to work and thinking: Would George fit in with the others in the
· team? will he follow my suggestions and leadership? will he be satisfied with the clerical position while he
waits for a promotion, or will he leave a soon as another opportunity arises.
1.1 Do you think George made the correct decision? Motivate your answer
(4)
1.2 What would you do to ensure success if you were George?
(3)
1.3 What can Mr Belamy do to make the job interesting for George? Motivate your suggested solutions in
detail.
(8)
Section B
Question 2
(5+10=15)
Performance appraisal is the process by which the human resource manager or other manager/ supervisor
monitors and evaluates what is actually happening in the workplace.
A. What are the objectives of a performance appraisal program in the workplace?
(5)
B. Which methods are used to perform such appraisals?
(10)
Question 3
(5+8=13)
Job design is the development and alteration of the components of a job (such as the tasks one performs
and the scope of one's responsibility) to improve productivity and the quality of the employee's work life.
3.1 Outline the principles/ purpose of job design.
3.2 Define the various methods of Job Design
(5)
(4x2=8)
Question 4
(8)
Each component of a Company is responsible for very specific functions within the company and so too is
Human Resources. Write a detailed outline of the scope of Human Resource Management.
Question 5
(6x2=12)
Trade unions are organizations that represent people at work. Representing could mean someone from the
union meeting with management on behalf of a member or a group of staff or taking up a problem with the
employer. Outline the services provided by Trade Unions to their members.
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