HRM1501 Oct/Nov 2015 exam paper — questions

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1. Question 1.1 · Recruitment and selection · 3 marks

   Quali-grape (Pty) Ltd is a winery based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape Province, that has been operating for ten years. It employs both skilled and unskilled workers, including people drawn from the local coloured community, with a small number of whites occupying executive posts. The company began as a family business under CEO Mr Duncan Shoe. Because of government pressure, Quali-grape must now recruit job candidates from all cultural groups nationwide so as to comply with labour legislation. Like other firms in the industry, Quali-grape wants to win the competitive race and become the leading winery of the 21st century, and to do this it has decided to introduce highly sophisticated machinery and the latest available technology. Another key strategy is making sure the right mix of job candidates is on hand whenever required, drawing on both local and international applicants. This means every employee will need training, with any non-core skills being outsourced; training will target all skills gaps and will comply with the Skills Development Act. Because new machines are being introduced, health and safety must be prioritised so as to keep accidents to a minimum. The plan is also that, after one year of service, every employee's performance will be evaluated to secure good product and service delivery and help Quali-grape outcompete rivals. Quali-grape is committed to offering market-related pay and opportunities to all its staff. Given that Quali-grape must recruit job applicants from across all cultural groups, state whether this should be classified as internal recruitment or as external recruitment, and motivate your answer.Show the full questionShow less

2. Question 1.2 · Recruitment and selection · 6 marks

   Quali-grape (Pty) Ltd is a winery based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape Province, that has been operating for ten years. It employs both skilled and unskilled workers, including people drawn from the local coloured community, with a small number of whites occupying executive posts. The company began as a family business under CEO Mr Duncan Shoe. Because of government pressure, Quali-grape must now recruit job candidates from all cultural groups nationwide so as to comply with labour legislation. Like other firms in the industry, Quali-grape wants to win the competitive race and become the leading winery of the 21st century, and to do this it has decided to introduce highly sophisticated machinery and the latest available technology. Another key strategy is making sure the right mix of job candidates is on hand whenever required, drawing on both local and international applicants. This means every employee will need training, with any non-core skills being outsourced; training will target all skills gaps and will comply with the Skills Development Act. Because new machines are being introduced, health and safety must be prioritised so as to keep accidents to a minimum. The plan is also that, after one year of service, every employee's performance will be evaluated to secure good product and service delivery and help Quali-grape outcompete rivals. Quali-grape is committed to offering market-related pay and opportunities to all its staff. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the recruitment method you identified in your answer to question 1.1.Show the full questionShow less

3. Question 1.3 · Recruitment and selection · 6 marks

   Quali-grape (Pty) Ltd is a winery based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape Province, that has been operating for ten years. It employs both skilled and unskilled workers, including people drawn from the local coloured community, with a small number of whites occupying executive posts. The company began as a family business under CEO Mr Duncan Shoe. Because of government pressure, Quali-grape must now recruit job candidates from all cultural groups nationwide so as to comply with labour legislation. Like other firms in the industry, Quali-grape wants to win the competitive race and become the leading winery of the 21st century, and to do this it has decided to introduce highly sophisticated machinery and the latest available technology. Another key strategy is making sure the right mix of job candidates is on hand whenever required, drawing on both local and international applicants. This means every employee will need training, with any non-core skills being outsourced; training will target all skills gaps and will comply with the Skills Development Act. Because new machines are being introduced, health and safety must be prioritised so as to keep accidents to a minimum. The plan is also that, after one year of service, every employee's performance will be evaluated to secure good product and service delivery and help Quali-grape outcompete rivals. Quali-grape is committed to offering market-related pay and opportunities to all its staff. Name any two methods of external recruitment and give a brief discussion of each one.Show the full questionShow less

4. Question 1.4 · Recruitment and selection · 3 marks

   Quali-grape (Pty) Ltd is a winery based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape Province, that has been operating for ten years. It employs both skilled and unskilled workers, including people drawn from the local coloured community, with a small number of whites occupying executive posts. The company began as a family business under CEO Mr Duncan Shoe. Because of government pressure, Quali-grape must now recruit job candidates from all cultural groups nationwide so as to comply with labour legislation. Like other firms in the industry, Quali-grape wants to win the competitive race and become the leading winery of the 21st century, and to do this it has decided to introduce highly sophisticated machinery and the latest available technology. Another key strategy is making sure the right mix of job candidates is on hand whenever required, drawing on both local and international applicants. This means every employee will need training, with any non-core skills being outsourced; training will target all skills gaps and will comply with the Skills Development Act. Because new machines are being introduced, health and safety must be prioritised so as to keep accidents to a minimum. The plan is also that, after one year of service, every employee's performance will be evaluated to secure good product and service delivery and help Quali-grape outcompete rivals. Quali-grape is committed to offering market-related pay and opportunities to all its staff. Decide whether the employees in Quali-grape's production department should be classified as a formal group or as an informal group, and motivate your answer.Show the full questionShow less

5. Question 1.5 · Recruitment and selection · 7 marks

   Quali-grape (Pty) Ltd is a winery based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape Province, that has been operating for ten years. It employs both skilled and unskilled workers, including people drawn from the local coloured community, with a small number of whites occupying executive posts. The company began as a family business under CEO Mr Duncan Shoe. Because of government pressure, Quali-grape must now recruit job candidates from all cultural groups nationwide so as to comply with labour legislation. Like other firms in the industry, Quali-grape wants to win the competitive race and become the leading winery of the 21st century, and to do this it has decided to introduce highly sophisticated machinery and the latest available technology. Another key strategy is making sure the right mix of job candidates is on hand whenever required, drawing on both local and international applicants. This means every employee will need training, with any non-core skills being outsourced; training will target all skills gaps and will comply with the Skills Development Act. Because new machines are being introduced, health and safety must be prioritised so as to keep accidents to a minimum. The plan is also that, after one year of service, every employee's performance will be evaluated to secure good product and service delivery and help Quali-grape outcompete rivals. Quali-grape is committed to offering market-related pay and opportunities to all its staff. Give a brief explanation of why people form groups.Show the full questionShow less