Human Resources Management

The current Covid-19 Pandemic has acted as a significant disruptor to individuals, organizations and economies.

1. Discuss how it has impacted your current workplace and job function (5 marks)
2. Strategic HRM is the process of linking the human resource function with the strategic objectives of the organization to improve performance. In the wake of the pandemic what changes do you anticipate would have to be made to ensure that your organization is able to contribute to the national recovery effort and/or recover market share. Be very specific (15 marks)

Part B: Select any four (4) questions.

Question 1

SHRM President, Johnny Taylor said, “We’ve engaged in a lot of activity, but activity doesn’t matter… it’s all about impact.”

1. What are the four core functions in which human resource management impacts an organization?  (4 marks)
2. Describe an example of how each function can have a positive impact if done well within an organization.(8 marks)
3. Describe an example of how each function can have a negative impact if absent or done poorly within an organization.(8 marks)

Question 2

You, the HR Director, are preparing a business case for the senior leadership team on attracting and retaining a top chef for one of your hotel’s franchised restaurants.

1. Recommend two methods to attract the best talent locally and internationally and explain why.(10 marks)

1. Explain how you would close a job offer with a high-potential candidate using specific compensation and benefits strategies? (10 marks)

Question 3

In many organizations, “empowerment is the cornerstone for change.” When two companies merge, the HR department is required to optimize the organization’s structure, coordinate human assets and transform corporate culture. Identify and explain three key HR risks/issues related to this type of organizational change. Provide your professional opinion on ways to mitigate or address them.

Question 4

1. Explain the term “Employer of Choice” and discuss its benefits. (8 marks)
2. Demonstrate using practical examples, how any three local or international tourism related organizations have utilized this strategy to enhance their brand (12 marks)

Question 5

Many organizations spend significant amounts of time crafting values, mission and vision statements and then they ignore them.  You have just been appointed as the HR management of Sunny Isles Hotel which has struggled with inconsistent service and you are expected to turn around the situation..

1. Explain the role that mission, vision and values play in organizational success (4 marks)
2. Discuss the role that HR managers may play in inculcating the mission, vision and values in new employees (6 marks)
3. Explain how performance management may be utilized to increase adherence to mission and vision. (10 marks)