2025 – S1 – HRM3706 – ASSESSMENT 2 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 2
Started on Thursday, 24 April 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 24 April 2025,
Time taken
Marks 30.00/30.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows.
Shahan works in a construction company in his town. He is currently going through a
disciplinary hearing for taking two bags of cement to his house. In his defense, he
claimed that he took only two bags while he saw his colleagues taking several bags
a few times, and they got away with it.
Which category of dismissal should Shahan face should he be found guilty,
according to the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995?
Select one:
A.
Non-compliance
B.
Incapacity due to workplace compliance
C.
Incapacity due to theft
D.
Misconduct
Feedback
The correct answer is:
Misconduct
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Question 2
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows.
After 12 months of employment at Curtain Fields Inc., Sizwe was shocked to receive
a low rating during the performance appraisal. What frustrates him even more is that
all this time, he thought his manager was happy with his work. He was told during
the performance appraisal that customers have been complaining about his work
since he started working.
Identify the cause of Sizwe's poor performance in the options below.
Select one:
A.
Poor performance culture
B.
Inadequate feedback or counseling
C.
Unclear standards of performance
D.
An unsupportive work environment
Feedback
The correct answer is:
Inadequate feedback or counseling
Question 3
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows.
At Dikolobe Cash and Carry (DCC) the performance is measured to allow
management to assess if employees are on track in achieving the organisational
goals to ensure that DCC is positioned as the best-performing organisation in the
retail industry.
Which one of the following statements is a reason for performance
measurement in the scenario?
Select one:
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A.
Enhancing competitive advantage
B.
Improving performance
C.
Retaining food performers
D.
Reinforcing good performance
Feedback
The correct answer is:
Enhancing competitive advantage
Question 4
Mbali scored the highest rating during the performance appraisal, and according to
Botho Cash and Carry's performance management (PM) policy, she should be
promoted.
Which objective of the performance appraisal manifests in Moeketsi's
situation?
Select one:
A.
Developmental objective
B.
Feedback Objective
C.
Evaluative objective
D.
Performance improvement objective
Feedback
The correct answer is:
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Evaluative objective
Question 5
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows.
During his performance appraisal, Moeketsi, a supervisor in the merchandising
department at Mimosa Cash and Carry (DCC), was informed that his department
was underperforming. Employees from other departments were trained to assist the
merchandising department during peak periods. Management further stated that,
when necessary, some of these trained employees could be absorbed into the
merchandising department to avoid recruitment costs.
Which one of the following statements is a reason for performance
measurement in the scenario?
Select one:
A.
Reinforcing good performance
B.
Compliance with government regulations
C.
Creating plans and forecasts.
D.
Enhancing competitive advantage
Feedback
The correct answer is:
Creating plans and forecasts.
Question 6
Leonie works as a local taxi driver in Soweto. During the meeting with his boss, he
was told that he was expected to make 10 trips per day and that he would be paid
R25 per trip.
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QUIZ
Assessment 2
Started on Thursday, 24 April 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 24 April 2025,
Time taken
Marks 30.00/30.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows.
Shahan works in a construction company in his town. He is currently going through a
disciplinary hearing for taking two bags of cement to his house. In his defense, he
claimed that he took only two bags while he saw his colleagues taking several bags
a few times, and they got away with it.
Which category of dismissal should Shahan face should he be found guilty,
according to the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995?
Select one:
A.
Non-compliance
B.
Incapacity due to workplace compliance
C.
Incapacity due to theft
D.
Misconduct
Feedback
The correct answer is:
Misconduct
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,2025 – S1 – HRM3706 – ASSESSMENT 2 – Q&A
Question 2
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows.
After 12 months of employment at Curtain Fields Inc., Sizwe was shocked to receive
a low rating during the performance appraisal. What frustrates him even more is that
all this time, he thought his manager was happy with his work. He was told during
the performance appraisal that customers have been complaining about his work
since he started working.
Identify the cause of Sizwe's poor performance in the options below.
Select one:
A.
Poor performance culture
B.
Inadequate feedback or counseling
C.
Unclear standards of performance
D.
An unsupportive work environment
Feedback
The correct answer is:
Inadequate feedback or counseling
Question 3
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows.
At Dikolobe Cash and Carry (DCC) the performance is measured to allow
management to assess if employees are on track in achieving the organisational
goals to ensure that DCC is positioned as the best-performing organisation in the
retail industry.
Which one of the following statements is a reason for performance
measurement in the scenario?
Select one:
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A.
Enhancing competitive advantage
B.
Improving performance
C.
Retaining food performers
D.
Reinforcing good performance
Feedback
The correct answer is:
Enhancing competitive advantage
Question 4
Mbali scored the highest rating during the performance appraisal, and according to
Botho Cash and Carry's performance management (PM) policy, she should be
promoted.
Which objective of the performance appraisal manifests in Moeketsi's
situation?
Select one:
A.
Developmental objective
B.
Feedback Objective
C.
Evaluative objective
D.
Performance improvement objective
Feedback
The correct answer is:
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Evaluative objective
Question 5
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows.
During his performance appraisal, Moeketsi, a supervisor in the merchandising
department at Mimosa Cash and Carry (DCC), was informed that his department
was underperforming. Employees from other departments were trained to assist the
merchandising department during peak periods. Management further stated that,
when necessary, some of these trained employees could be absorbed into the
merchandising department to avoid recruitment costs.
Which one of the following statements is a reason for performance
measurement in the scenario?
Select one:
A.
Reinforcing good performance
B.
Compliance with government regulations
C.
Creating plans and forecasts.
D.
Enhancing competitive advantage
Feedback
The correct answer is:
Creating plans and forecasts.
Question 6
Leonie works as a local taxi driver in Soweto. During the meeting with his boss, he
was told that he was expected to make 10 trips per day and that he would be paid
R25 per trip.
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