HRM2602 Assignment 1 semester 1

University of South Africa HRM2602 Assignment 1 semester 1 2022 ASSIGNMENT 01 (SEMESTER 1) Assignment 01 (semester 1) Study workbook 1-5 and the relevant chapters in the prescribed book. Due date Unique number 2 March 2022 Read the following scenario and answer question 1, 2 and 3 Linda is a hard-working employee and she has been employed with Brains Trade for nearly ten years. She has moved up the corporate ladder and now holds a managerial position where she is responsible for retail outlets in three provinces in South Africa. Linda attends monthly strategic planning meetings at the head office in Pretoria. She has built up her region over a period of five years and its turnover increased from R1,8 million to over R11,6 million. Her manager, Mavis, has recently noticed that Linda does not seem happy any more. She calls Linda to her office and Linda tells her that she feels depressed. Although she really works hard every day, it feels that nothing she does is worthwhile. She also suffers from a lung infection and headaches. Mavis has noticed that lately she drinks a lot of coffee and takes regular smoke breaks. As Linda’s manager, Mavis suggests that Linda takes two weeks’ leave. But Linda believes that leave will not improve the situation. She says: “Nothing will help; my only option is to resign because l cannot carry on like this. l am picking up weight and l do not have time to exercise because