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BSBHRM405 : Assessment Task 1: Assignment
Question: 1
a) Complete the following diagram of the HR Life Cycle. Identify the human
resource activities (3 at a minimum) for each stage. Highlight the function for
recruitment, selection and induction.
Answer
Plan Attain
Separation Integrate
Retain
Plan
Organization design
ensure the structure supports the organization’s goals and objectives
Job evaluation
align salaries and roles based on the value of work to the organization
Strategic planning
allow for business growth and change
Attain
Develop job descriptions
Develop selection criteria
Develop interview guides and questions
Integrate
Inform management of appointment
Arrange commencement date
Arrange employment contracts and other paperwork
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BSBHRM405 : Assessment Task 1: Assignment
Retain
Performance management
Set goals and objectives
Training and development
Separation
Payroll
Counselling
Assistance with retraining
b) During the planning stage of the human resource life cycle, HR practitioners
must consider future recruitment needs. Identify 3 reasons why additional staff
might be required.
Answer
New Skills
Current employees might not have the skills company needs if you plan to
offer a new product or service.
Too Much Overtime
We might discover that it would be cheaper to hire a few new employees
rather than pay current employees time-and-a-half.
New Business
Expand business by adding a new location or offering new services.
c) What could be the consequences of failing to plan recruitment needs?
Answer
Turnover
When the wrong person for the position is hired, it typically results in having
to refill the position again. Time, money and energy are lost during this downtime, as
well as additional recruiting and training costs.
Morale
A wrong hire due to an ineffective recruitment and selection process can hurt
the morale and productivity of good employees. If the employee was in upper
management, good employees may reconsider their tenure. If it was a lower-level
employee, then fellow workers having to take up that person's slack may feel
BSBHRM405 : Assessment Task 1: Assignment
Question: 1
a) Complete the following diagram of the HR Life Cycle. Identify the human
resource activities (3 at a minimum) for each stage. Highlight the function for
recruitment, selection and induction.
Answer
Plan Attain
Separation Integrate
Retain
Plan
Organization design
ensure the structure supports the organization’s goals and objectives
Job evaluation
align salaries and roles based on the value of work to the organization
Strategic planning
allow for business growth and change
Attain
Develop job descriptions
Develop selection criteria
Develop interview guides and questions
Integrate
Inform management of appointment
Arrange commencement date
Arrange employment contracts and other paperwork
, CHANSE RATTANAGUARAN 1294el0318 2
BSBHRM405 : Assessment Task 1: Assignment
Retain
Performance management
Set goals and objectives
Training and development
Separation
Payroll
Counselling
Assistance with retraining
b) During the planning stage of the human resource life cycle, HR practitioners
must consider future recruitment needs. Identify 3 reasons why additional staff
might be required.
Answer
New Skills
Current employees might not have the skills company needs if you plan to
offer a new product or service.
Too Much Overtime
We might discover that it would be cheaper to hire a few new employees
rather than pay current employees time-and-a-half.
New Business
Expand business by adding a new location or offering new services.
c) What could be the consequences of failing to plan recruitment needs?
Answer
Turnover
When the wrong person for the position is hired, it typically results in having
to refill the position again. Time, money and energy are lost during this downtime, as
well as additional recruiting and training costs.
Morale
A wrong hire due to an ineffective recruitment and selection process can hurt
the morale and productivity of good employees. If the employee was in upper
management, good employees may reconsider their tenure. If it was a lower-level
employee, then fellow workers having to take up that person's slack may feel
