HRM2605 Assignment 2 Answers - Semester 1 ,2026 | Due Date 9 April 2026

, Table of Contents

 Question 1
o 1.1 Difference between traditional HRM and strategic HRM …………………3
o 1.2 Advantages of adopting a strategic HRM approach ……………………….3
o 1.3 Proactive action to improve employee engagement………………………..3
o 1.4 Type of HR research conducted …………………………………………...4
o 1.5 Data collection technique and justification ………………………………..4
o 1.6 Advantages of using HR metrics ………………………………………….4
o 1.7 Limitation of HR metrics ………………………………………………….4
 Question 2

o 2.1 Job-design approach applied ……………………………………………...5
o 2.2 Influence on motivation …………………………………………………..5
o 2.3 Recruitment and selection process ………………………………………. 5
o 2.4 Steps in the selection process ……………………………………………..5
o 2.5 Ensuring reliability and validity …………………………………………..6
o 2.6 Final hiring decision ………………………………………………………6
o 2.7 Building a psychological contract ……………………………………… ..6

 Question 3

o 3.1 Rater errors ………………………………………………………………..6
o 3.2 Avoiding rater errors ……………………………………………………. .7
o 3.3 Benefit of reducing bias …………………………………………………..7

 Question 4

o 4.1 First phase of T&D (Training Needs Analysis) …………………………..7
o 4.2 Training and development methods ………………………………………7

 References…………………………………………………………………………….8