1.1. [SOLVED] Which challenge that you have identified in activity 1.4 has the most
significant impact on line managers, and why? (2) ............................................................................... 3
1.2. How can line managers work together with HR to reduce or even eliminate the impact of
this challenge? ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1. [SOLVED] Argue for or against the following statement: “The responsibility for
performing the HR function does not reside only in the HR department. All managers at
all levels of the organisation share in that responsibility”, (Wärnich et al., 2021:23). Support
your argument with evidence from at least three (3) reliable academic sources. (10) .................... 4
4.1. [SOLVED] Explain the relationship between strategic human resource planning (SHRP),
recruitment, and selection. ........................................................................................................................ 6
4.1. [SOLVED] Describe the specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the job design of
the individual (yourself, a family member, or a friend) chosen for this analysis. .............................. 7
4.2. [SOLVED] Evaluate the effectiveness of the employee's level of performance and
engagement during the pandemic. Discuss any challenges or opportunities that arose because
of the pandemic and its impact on job design. ...................................................................................... 7
4.3. [SOLVED] Assess the support provided by the organisation and the line manager during
this time. Highlight any measures or initiatives that were implemented to facilitate job continuity
and employee well-being. ......................................................................................................................... 8
5.1. [SOLVED] Why is it important to have a well-designed onboarding and orientation
programme for new employees? In your answer, you should mention the benefits of onboarding
and orientation programmes for the new employees and the organisation (4 marks). Then,
provide an example of how an effective onboarding and orientation programme can contribute
to achieving the organisation’s goals (1 mark). ..................................................................................... 8
6.1. [SOLVED] How can John identify the cause of Sarah’s underperformance? (1 mark)
From a performance management perspective, what steps can be taken to address the
underlying performance issue and support Sarah in improving her performance (4 marks)? ....... 9
6.2. [SOLVED] What are the potential problems for John and the company for not addressing
poor performance within a team? .......................................................................................................... 10
References ................................................................................................................................................ 11
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