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Assignment - 1 HRM BBA 15042020 042715pm

This document outlines the instructions for Assignment #1 for the course "Human Resource Management". It provides 5 questions for students to answer relating to human resource management. Students are asked to work in groups of 2-4 and submit both a hard copy and soft copy of their responses by February 26th. The questions cover topics such as the role of HR and line managers in motivation, career choices in HR, transparency of salaries, the responsibilities of an HR manager, strategic human resource management, high-performance work systems, and trends influencing HR practices.

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Assignment - 1 HRM BBA 15042020 042715pm

This document outlines the instructions for Assignment #1 for the course "Human Resource Management". It provides 5 questions for students to answer relating to human resource management. Students are asked to work in groups of 2-4 and submit both a hard copy and soft copy of their responses by February 26th. The questions cover topics such as the role of HR and line managers in motivation, career choices in HR, transparency of salaries, the responsibilities of an HR manager, strategic human resource management, high-performance work systems, and trends influencing HR practices.

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Course Title: “Human Resource Management”

Assignment # 1 –Spring Semester – 2020

Class: BS (A & F) -4A


Max Marks: 5
Time allowed: 08 days
Course Instructor: Shair Muhammad ([email protected])

Instructions:

I. Use appropriate examples and/or diagrams to support your answer/arguments.


II. Avoid plagiarism. Do your own work which should involve your personal efforts and
contribution. Plagiarism is not allowed at all.
III. This is a group assignment, maximum members 4, and minimum 2.
IV. Date of Assignment:- 19-02-2020, Wednesday
V. Date of submission:- 26-02-2020, Wednesday
VI. Form of submission: - Hard copy (typed) and Soft copy (email) both.

Ques 1:- Being an HR specialist, provide your opinions and interpretations for the following
scenarios.

a. “Motivation is the primary responsibility of line managers. HRM’s role in motivating


organizational employees is limited to providing programs that equip line managers with
means of motivating their employees.” Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Explain
your position.

b. You have been offered two positions in HRM. One is a Recruitment Officer in a large
manufacturing company, and one is a Training Specialist in a large telecommunications
corporation. Which of the two jobs do you believe will give you more involvement in a
variety of HRM activities? Defend your answer.

c. Would you rather work for an organization where everyone knows what other are earning
gradually (salary, wages, increments, bonuses, overtime payment, leave encashment or any
reward which involves cash compensation or monetary returns) or for an organization where
this information is kept secret? Why?

Ques 2:- “The HR manager’s basic responsibility is to enhance his/her understanding for
optimizing human resource potential in order to achieve firm’s strategic objectives.” What’s your
analysis of this statement with respect of HRM?

Good Luck....! 
Ques 3:- Define strategic human resource management and give two examples of strategic
human resource management in practice.

Ques 4:- What is a High-Performance Work System? Provide one specific examples for each of
the four typical components in a High-Performance Work System.

Ques 5:- Briefly discuss and illustrate (with examples) each of the five important trends
influencing human resource management practices in today’s changing and competitive business
environment?

Good Luck....! 

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