2025 – S1 - HRM3706 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Sunday, 23 March 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Sunday, 23 March 2025,
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Which one of the following statements about performance appraisal is correct?
a.
The role of the manager is to manage the overall process of performance.
b.
It involves a meeting between the manager and the employee to discuss how the
employee is performing and to provide ratings
c.
During the performance appraisal employee goals are aligned with those of the
organization
d.
The manager’s role is to track employee performance as evidence for employee
performance
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The correct answer is:
It involves a meeting between the manager and the employee to discuss how the
employee is performing and to provide ratings
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Question 2
One of the objectives of performance management is to…
a.
clarify performance targets and how to achieve them.
b.
ensure that employees are paid in accordance with their performance
c.
deal with poor performance.
d.
promote employee’s engagement.
Feedback
The correct answer is:
ensure that employees are paid in accordance with their performance
Question 3
UNISA has a two-day onboarding process whereby new employees are introduced
to the culture through narration of the UNISA milestones and the history of the
institution. Newcomers finds it easy to find their footing as boards and signs
communicating missions, vision and values are visible in almost all common spaces.
Everyone is expected to live the UNISA’s 11Cs+1. These are the values driving the
behaviour and action of all involved with UNISA. Which feature of the organisational
culture did you identify from this scenario.
a.
Values or statements of principles
b.
Jargon
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c.
Stories
d.
All of the above
Feedback
The correct answer is:
All of the above
Question 4
Nomsa feels her performance rating is not a true reflection of her performance.
When she raised her concerns with her line manager, she was told she did not meet
the performance standard. This was a shock to her as she had never been made
aware that she was not meeting the performance standard. Therefore, Nomsa has
decided to appeal her performance rating score. Indicate which issues can Nomsa
question.
a.
Judgmental issues
b.
Fairness issues
c.
Administrative issues
d.
All of the above
Feedback
The correct answer is:
3
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Administrative issues
Question 5
Peter is a consultant responsible for developing the performance management
system for a prestigious bank. Below are the activities he undertook to ensure a
proper running performance management system was in place.
1) He facilitated performance management training for line managers and staff.
2) He consulted line managers and staff about their skills set, their work input,
their work output and he checked their job descriptions.
3) He discussed with line managers and staff about the various performance
management methods available for consideration.
In terms of the first three steps of developing the performance management system,
which of the following order is correct for Peter to follow?
a.
3,1,2
b.
2,1,3
c.
2,3,1
d.
1,2,3
Feedback
The correct answer is:
2,3,1
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QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Sunday, 23 March 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Sunday, 23 March 2025,
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Which one of the following statements about performance appraisal is correct?
a.
The role of the manager is to manage the overall process of performance.
b.
It involves a meeting between the manager and the employee to discuss how the
employee is performing and to provide ratings
c.
During the performance appraisal employee goals are aligned with those of the
organization
d.
The manager’s role is to track employee performance as evidence for employee
performance
Feedback
The correct answer is:
It involves a meeting between the manager and the employee to discuss how the
employee is performing and to provide ratings
1
,2025 – S1 - HRM3706 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Question 2
One of the objectives of performance management is to…
a.
clarify performance targets and how to achieve them.
b.
ensure that employees are paid in accordance with their performance
c.
deal with poor performance.
d.
promote employee’s engagement.
Feedback
The correct answer is:
ensure that employees are paid in accordance with their performance
Question 3
UNISA has a two-day onboarding process whereby new employees are introduced
to the culture through narration of the UNISA milestones and the history of the
institution. Newcomers finds it easy to find their footing as boards and signs
communicating missions, vision and values are visible in almost all common spaces.
Everyone is expected to live the UNISA’s 11Cs+1. These are the values driving the
behaviour and action of all involved with UNISA. Which feature of the organisational
culture did you identify from this scenario.
a.
Values or statements of principles
b.
Jargon
2
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c.
Stories
d.
All of the above
Feedback
The correct answer is:
All of the above
Question 4
Nomsa feels her performance rating is not a true reflection of her performance.
When she raised her concerns with her line manager, she was told she did not meet
the performance standard. This was a shock to her as she had never been made
aware that she was not meeting the performance standard. Therefore, Nomsa has
decided to appeal her performance rating score. Indicate which issues can Nomsa
question.
a.
Judgmental issues
b.
Fairness issues
c.
Administrative issues
d.
All of the above
Feedback
The correct answer is:
3
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Administrative issues
Question 5
Peter is a consultant responsible for developing the performance management
system for a prestigious bank. Below are the activities he undertook to ensure a
proper running performance management system was in place.
1) He facilitated performance management training for line managers and staff.
2) He consulted line managers and staff about their skills set, their work input,
their work output and he checked their job descriptions.
3) He discussed with line managers and staff about the various performance
management methods available for consideration.
In terms of the first three steps of developing the performance management system,
which of the following order is correct for Peter to follow?
a.
3,1,2
b.
2,1,3
c.
2,3,1
d.
1,2,3
Feedback
The correct answer is:
2,3,1
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