HRM3704 ASSIGNMENT
(TWO) YEAR 2023
(SEMESTER 2)
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1. What could the healthcare company do to minimise the work/family challenges
experienced by Stephen? Substantiate your answer with good reasons and examples from the
case study. .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. After Stephen’s sudden departure, the HR director suggested the implementation of
functional flexibility. How could functional flexibility assist in the future? .......................................... 3
1.3. Critically discuss the challenges related to the implementation of flexible work patterns at
the health care company. Support your answer by providing examples from the case study. ...... 4
2.1. CompuTech operates in a competitive landscape. Identify, and discuss the mindset
CompuTech seems to have adopted to survive and gain a competitive advantage. Support your
answer with relevant case study examples............................................................................................ 5
2.2. According to the resource-based paradigm, a motivated employee is someone whose
goals are aligned with the goals of the organisation. Would you say Benjamin’s interests are
aligned with the goals of Plumbing Excellence? Support your answer by giving one example
from the case study.................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3. Would you say Benjamin is violating his psychological contract with Plumbing
Excellence? If so what kind of violation is this and why is it called so? Provide two examples
from the case study.................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4. Do you think extrinsic motivation can drive Benjamin to start working ethically at
Plumbing Excellence? Support your answer by providing examples of extrinsic rewards
Benjamin has received .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.5. References ...................................................................................................................................... 8
(TWO) YEAR 2023
(SEMESTER 2)
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1. What could the healthcare company do to minimise the work/family challenges
experienced by Stephen? Substantiate your answer with good reasons and examples from the
case study. .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. After Stephen’s sudden departure, the HR director suggested the implementation of
functional flexibility. How could functional flexibility assist in the future? .......................................... 3
1.3. Critically discuss the challenges related to the implementation of flexible work patterns at
the health care company. Support your answer by providing examples from the case study. ...... 4
2.1. CompuTech operates in a competitive landscape. Identify, and discuss the mindset
CompuTech seems to have adopted to survive and gain a competitive advantage. Support your
answer with relevant case study examples............................................................................................ 5
2.2. According to the resource-based paradigm, a motivated employee is someone whose
goals are aligned with the goals of the organisation. Would you say Benjamin’s interests are
aligned with the goals of Plumbing Excellence? Support your answer by giving one example
from the case study.................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3. Would you say Benjamin is violating his psychological contract with Plumbing
Excellence? If so what kind of violation is this and why is it called so? Provide two examples
from the case study.................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4. Do you think extrinsic motivation can drive Benjamin to start working ethically at
Plumbing Excellence? Support your answer by providing examples of extrinsic rewards
Benjamin has received .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.5. References ...................................................................................................................................... 8
