Essay The Labour Relations Amendment Act – Skills Development Legislation – Management Assignment Help

Assignment Task:

QUESTION 1 [20 MARKS] 

1.1 As a Human Resource Manager, explain how the Labour Relations Amendment Act, No. 12 of 2002 is being implemented in your department for compliance purposes. 

1.2 As a human resources officer, what must you ensure happens in your department with regard to skills development legislation? 

In your own words, explain how the National Qualifications Framework Act is related to your skills development initiatives for your department? 

QUESTION 2 [20 MARKS] 

2.1 The human resource planning process must be linked to the department’s strategic objectives so that that staffing is sufficient, qualified and competent to achieve departmental objectives. 

Tabulate factors with details to set the context for your HR plan for your department’s strategic objectives and priorities. 

2.2 HR planning is directly related to the formulation and implementation of organisational strategy, it must align a department’s workforce with government priorities. 

Discuss the five steps of DPSA Strategic Human Resource Planning Cycle. 

QUESTION 3 [20 MARKS] 

3.1 List and evaluate the training you have received during your working career. Further advice how the improvements you have suggested could be used to improve training for your team?  

3.2 Performance appraisal is the systematic evaluation of the work done by a person. In your own words, explain why performance appraisals are important to your organisation. 

QUESTION 4 [20 MARKS] 

4.1 Tabulate your understanding of the similarities and differences between mediation and arbitration. You may need to do further research when compiling your answer. 

4.2 Compensation refers to money the employee expects to receive as a result of working for the organisation and may include benefits. Explain with examples the five types of employee benefits. 

QUESTION 5 [20 MARKS] 

A succession plan is a unique reflection of the organisation. Discuss and explain the five steps in the succession planning process.