Major challenges associated with HR planning

Major challenges associated with HR planning

End of Session 1 Examination – 10 June 2020

 UNIT:   MNG10714 – The HRM Expert Practitioner

SUBMISSION TIME: 4 hours (2 to 6 pm). Only one attempt is permitted.

PERMITTED MATERIALS: This is an OPEN BOOK exam where the use of study resources such as textbooks and tutorial materials are permitted.

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Exam questions:

• Explain what you understand by HR planning and discuss 2-3 of the challenges associated with HR planning. How might a proactive HR practitioner deal with these challenges? Provide examples to illustrate your answer.

• Job analysis has long been a fundamental HRM activity but, at present, not many senior managers (or even some HR professionals) perceive it as important. Discuss the pro’s and con’s (give at least 2 of each) of undertaking regular job analysis activities. Provide example(s) to support your points.

• Discuss the three learning styles (visual, auditory and kinaesthetic). Provide example(s) of each learning style. Explain the practical implications of this theory to the design of a L&D strategy for an HR practitioner.

• Explain what you understand as the role of trade unions today and discuss 2-3 of the challenges facing trade unions. How do they impact the practice of HR in an organisation? Support your answer with examples.
• Discuss the importance of diversity management. In your answer, discuss at least two challenges/risks of not managing diversity well in organisations, and provide advice as to how HR can deal strategically with these risks.