- The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocatedfolder.
- Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
- Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reducedfor poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
- Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
- Late submission will NOT be accepted.
- Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or otherresources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
- All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. Nopictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
- Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
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Learning Outcomes:
After completion of Assignment one students will be able to understand the role ofhuman resources within the organization.
Assignment Question(s):
Part 1- Discussion Questions (4 marks):
- 1. Discuss how can Human Resources balance organizational goals with employeewell-being in todays changing work environment? (minimum words: 200,marks:2)
- 2. You have been offered two positions in HRM. One is a generalist position in asmaller business, and one is a recruiting position in a large corporation. Which ofthe two jobs do you believe will give you more involvement in a variety of HRMactivities? Explain and defend your answer. (minimum words: 200, marks:2)
Part 2- Case Study (6 marks)
Read the case given below and answer the questions:
ABC Solutions is a mid-sized technology company experiencing rapid growth. As theworkforce expanded from 80 to 250 employees within two years, management beganfacing challenges related to employee turnover, inconsistent performance, and unclearworkplace policies. The Human Resources (HR) department was tasked with addressingthese issues.
HR played a central role by recruiting and onboarding skilled employees aligned with thecompanys culture and strategic goals. It introduced standardized performancemanagement systems to evaluate and develop employees fairly. HR also implementedtraining programs to improve technical and leadership skills, helping employees adapt tothe companys changing needs.
In addition, HR ensured compliance with labor laws and promoted employee well-beingby developing clear policies on conduct, compensation, and benefits. By acting as abridge between management and employees, HR improved communication, increasedengagement, and reduced turnover.
This case highlights how Human Resources is not only an administrative function but astrategic partner that supports organizational growth, employee satisfaction, and long-term success.
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Questions
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of HRs interventions in reducing turnover and improvingperformance. Which HR action do you think had the greatest impact, and why? (2Marks)
4. Assess how aligning recruitment and training with organizational culture influencedemployee engagement and productivity. (2Marks)
5. If you were the HR manager at ABC Solutions, what additional strategies would youintroduce to support long-term organizational sustainability? (2Marks)
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