HRM1501 Oct/Nov 2016 exam paper — questions

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1. Question 1.1 · Recruitment and selection · 5 marks

   Bingo Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd specialises in producing up-market furniture. The business began as a small family concern run from a temporary structure in the backyard of its owner, Mr Bingo. Because of stiff competition and shifting market conditions, Mr Bingo expanded the business by leasing a large manufacturing plant in Pretoria and opening additional outlets across South Africa. He acquired large, sophisticated machinery and recruited more experienced crafters and carpenters both locally and from abroad, selecting only the strongest candidates after interviews. As chief operating officer (CEO), Mr Bingo and his top management team introduced a policy requiring performance appraisals every quarter to confirm that employees were working towards organisational goals and adding real value. Given its size, Bingo Manufacturing now has separate departments for Human Resources, Production and Operations, Marketing, Purchasing, Public Relations and Finance, each headed by a director. Mavis Cele serves as personal assistant (PA) to the CEO. Training and development at the company will comply with the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, and occupational health and safety will be maintained according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Name and describe only three external recruitment methods that Bingo Manufacturing could use to attract international job applicants.Show the full questionShow less

2. Question 1.2 · Recruitment and selection · 8 marks

   Bingo Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd specialises in producing up-market furniture. The business began as a small family concern run from a temporary structure in the backyard of its owner, Mr Bingo. Because of stiff competition and shifting market conditions, Mr Bingo expanded the business by leasing a large manufacturing plant in Pretoria and opening additional outlets across South Africa. He acquired large, sophisticated machinery and recruited more experienced crafters and carpenters both locally and from abroad, selecting only the strongest candidates after interviews. As chief operating officer (CEO), Mr Bingo and his top management team introduced a policy requiring performance appraisals every quarter to confirm that employees were working towards organisational goals and adding real value. Given its size, Bingo Manufacturing now has separate departments for Human Resources, Production and Operations, Marketing, Purchasing, Public Relations and Finance, each headed by a director. Mavis Cele serves as personal assistant (PA) to the CEO. Training and development at the company will comply with the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, and occupational health and safety will be maintained according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Explain what is meant by external recruitment, and give three advantages and three disadvantages of using this method to recruit job applicants.Show the full questionShow less

3. Question 1.3 · Recruitment and selection · 3 marks

   Bingo Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd specialises in producing up-market furniture. The business began as a small family concern run from a temporary structure in the backyard of its owner, Mr Bingo. Because of stiff competition and shifting market conditions, Mr Bingo expanded the business by leasing a large manufacturing plant in Pretoria and opening additional outlets across South Africa. He acquired large, sophisticated machinery and recruited more experienced crafters and carpenters both locally and from abroad, selecting only the strongest candidates after interviews. As chief operating officer (CEO), Mr Bingo and his top management team introduced a policy requiring performance appraisals every quarter to confirm that employees were working towards organisational goals and adding real value. Given its size, Bingo Manufacturing now has separate departments for Human Resources, Production and Operations, Marketing, Purchasing, Public Relations and Finance, each headed by a director. Mavis Cele serves as personal assistant (PA) to the CEO. Training and development at the company will comply with the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, and occupational health and safety will be maintained according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Bingo Manufacturing needs to follow a particular process to work out which job applicants and which skills it will require in the future. Name and briefly explain this process.Show the full questionShow less

4. Question 1.4 · Recruitment and selection · 5 marks

   Bingo Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd specialises in producing up-market furniture. The business began as a small family concern run from a temporary structure in the backyard of its owner, Mr Bingo. Because of stiff competition and shifting market conditions, Mr Bingo expanded the business by leasing a large manufacturing plant in Pretoria and opening additional outlets across South Africa. He acquired large, sophisticated machinery and recruited more experienced crafters and carpenters both locally and from abroad, selecting only the strongest candidates after interviews. As chief operating officer (CEO), Mr Bingo and his top management team introduced a policy requiring performance appraisals every quarter to confirm that employees were working towards organisational goals and adding real value. Given its size, Bingo Manufacturing now has separate departments for Human Resources, Production and Operations, Marketing, Purchasing, Public Relations and Finance, each headed by a director. Mavis Cele serves as personal assistant (PA) to the CEO. Training and development at the company will comply with the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, and occupational health and safety will be maintained according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. To establish what each job at Bingo Manufacturing will involve and what type of employees will be needed, a job analysis must be carried out. Describe what a job analysis is and give three purposes for using one.Show the full questionShow less

5. Question 1.5 · Recruitment and selection · 4 marks

   Bingo Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd specialises in producing up-market furniture. The business began as a small family concern run from a temporary structure in the backyard of its owner, Mr Bingo. Because of stiff competition and shifting market conditions, Mr Bingo expanded the business by leasing a large manufacturing plant in Pretoria and opening additional outlets across South Africa. He acquired large, sophisticated machinery and recruited more experienced crafters and carpenters both locally and from abroad, selecting only the strongest candidates after interviews. As chief operating officer (CEO), Mr Bingo and his top management team introduced a policy requiring performance appraisals every quarter to confirm that employees were working towards organisational goals and adding real value. Given its size, Bingo Manufacturing now has separate departments for Human Resources, Production and Operations, Marketing, Purchasing, Public Relations and Finance, each headed by a director. Mavis Cele serves as personal assistant (PA) to the CEO. Training and development at the company will comply with the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, and occupational health and safety will be maintained according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. A job analysis produces both a job specification and a job description. Explain the differences between these two concepts.Show the full questionShow less