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What is the primary purpose of performance appraisal?
What is the primary purpose of performance appraisal?
Which method involves one person sharing knowledge to foster the other's growth?
Which method involves one person sharing knowledge to foster the other's growth?
What does job instruction training typically consist of?
What does job instruction training typically consist of?
What are the two main types of employee compensation?
What are the two main types of employee compensation?
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Which appraisal method provides comprehensive feedback from multiple sources?
Which appraisal method provides comprehensive feedback from multiple sources?
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What is one of the primary roles of HR in an effective organization?
What is one of the primary roles of HR in an effective organization?
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Which training method provides a realistic overview of job and organizational conditions?
Which training method provides a realistic overview of job and organizational conditions?
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What is intrinsic compensation?
What is intrinsic compensation?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a successful HR management attribute?
Which of the following is NOT considered a successful HR management attribute?
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What is essential for organizational success according to HR management?
What is essential for organizational success according to HR management?
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Which performance appraisal purpose helps determine whether an employee should be promoted?
Which performance appraisal purpose helps determine whether an employee should be promoted?
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The contribution of HR to organizational effectiveness should include which of the following?
The contribution of HR to organizational effectiveness should include which of the following?
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Which factor is involved in human resource planning?
Which factor is involved in human resource planning?
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What should every manager in the organization understand about the HR department?
What should every manager in the organization understand about the HR department?
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What type of benefits do successful companies typically offer through HR management?
What type of benefits do successful companies typically offer through HR management?
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What is a crucial component of retaining talent within an organization?
What is a crucial component of retaining talent within an organization?
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What is the primary characteristic of someone who earns a salary?
What is the primary characteristic of someone who earns a salary?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a fringe benefit?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fringe benefit?
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Which step involves comparing salaries with similar positions outside one's organization?
Which step involves comparing salaries with similar positions outside one's organization?
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According to content approaches to motivation, which of the following theories is focused on needs?
According to content approaches to motivation, which of the following theories is focused on needs?
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Which of the following best represents process theories of motivation?
Which of the following best represents process theories of motivation?
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What is an example of indirect compensation?
What is an example of indirect compensation?
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Which of the following theories includes a hierarchy of needs?
Which of the following theories includes a hierarchy of needs?
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What is typically the most common form of reward in organizations?
What is typically the most common form of reward in organizations?
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What is the primary focus of expectancy theory in motivation?
What is the primary focus of expectancy theory in motivation?
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What does the concept of 'instrumentality' in expectancy theory refer to?
What does the concept of 'instrumentality' in expectancy theory refer to?
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In equity theory, what motivates employees when comparing efforts and rewards?
In equity theory, what motivates employees when comparing efforts and rewards?
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Which type of justice is concerned with the perceived fairness of the distribution of resources?
Which type of justice is concerned with the perceived fairness of the distribution of resources?
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Which component of expectancy theory reflects the attractiveness of a given outcome?
Which component of expectancy theory reflects the attractiveness of a given outcome?
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What does procedural justice refer to in the context of organizational justice?
What does procedural justice refer to in the context of organizational justice?
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What does interactional justice assess within the workplace?
What does interactional justice assess within the workplace?
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Which of the following is essential for a motivation strategy based on goal-setting theory?
Which of the following is essential for a motivation strategy based on goal-setting theory?
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What is the main purpose of the Skills Development Levies Act?
What is the main purpose of the Skills Development Levies Act?
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Which organization is responsible for receiving funds from the skills development levy?
Which organization is responsible for receiving funds from the skills development levy?
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What does the Occupational Health and Safety Act aim to do?
What does the Occupational Health and Safety Act aim to do?
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Which responsibility falls to employers under the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
Which responsibility falls to employers under the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
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What principle underlies the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act?
What principle underlies the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act?
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What does the Unemployment Insurance Act provide for individuals who are unable to find work?
What does the Unemployment Insurance Act provide for individuals who are unable to find work?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of employees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of employees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
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Which of the following describes the main function of SETAs?
Which of the following describes the main function of SETAs?
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Study Notes
The Relationship between Line Management and the HR Department
- HR acts as a strategic partner, contributing to the profitability of the organization by improving employee skills.
- Every manager in the organization must understand the importance of HR functions such as recruitment, selection, training, development, rewarding, assisting, and motivating employees.
- Successful companies prioritize primary benefits (monetary benefits), secondary benefits and working conditions (non-monetary benefits), training and development, career development, and company culture and diversity.
- Efficient use of skills and abilities is essential for organizational success.
Human Resource Planning
- HR planning involves ensuring the organization has the right people with the right skills in the right place at the right time.
- Key aspects include:
- Determining the number and type of personnel needed with consideration of organizational goals, market conditions, and industry trends.
- Recruiting, selecting, and inducting individuals with the necessary skills and potential.
- Developing employees through training, mentoring, and education.
- Motivating employees to optimize performance and commitment to the organization.
- Retaining talent with competitive compensation, benefits, and career opportunities.
Finding Qualified Talent
- Recruitment: Attract suitable candidates by utilizing various methods such as job advertising, social media, employee referrals, and headhunting.
- Selection: Choose the most suitable candidate by evaluating skills, experience, and qualifications. Evaluate candidates through application forms, interviews, tests, and assessments.
Developing Talent
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Training: Develop employee skills with various methods including:
- On-the-job training: Providing practical experience in the actual work environment.
- Off-the-job training: Classroom programs or workshops focusing on theoretical knowledge and skills.
- Mentoring: Providing guidance and support from experienced professionals to individuals.
- Apprenticeships and internships: Providing practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge.
- E-learning: Using online platforms to access training materials.
- Simulations: Providing realistic scenarios to practice skills and knowledge.
- Case studies: Analyzing real-world situations to learn from past experiences.
Retaining Talent
- Competitive compensation: Provide a salary or wage that is comparable to the market rate. Use salary surveys and job evaluations to determine a fair compensation package.
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Benefits: Include non-monetary benefits such as:
- Leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and maternity leave.
- Insurance Benefits: Medical, life insurance, and disability insurance.
- Housing benefits: Company housing or housing allowances.
- Car benefits: Company vehicles or car allowances.
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Rewards: Provide recognition and rewards for employee performance and achievement.
- Salary increases
- Financial bonuses
- Paid holidays/trips
Motivating Employees
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Content theories of motivation: Focus on what factors within a person motivate behavior.
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Employees are motivated by a hierarchy of needs: physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization.
- Alderfer's ERG Theory: Focuses on three categories of needs: existence, relatedness, and growth.
- Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory: Identifies motivators and hygiene factors that affect employee satisfaction.
- McClelland's Theory of Needs: Identifies three needs: achievement, affiliation, and power.
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Process Theories of Motivation: Focus on how employee behavior is energized, directed, and maintained.
- Expectancy Theory: Employees are motivated by the expectation of a reward for their efforts.
- Equity Theory: Employees compare their input and output to that of others with similar roles.
- Goal-Setting Theory: Setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals motivates employees.
Labour Legislation
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Skills Development Levies Act (No. 9 of 1999): This legislation requires employers to pay a skills development levy of 1% of an employee’s total remuneration to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
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The Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993): This Act focuses on ensuring the health and safety of employees in the workplace:
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Duties of Employers:
- Take measures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
- Ensure work is supervised by trained individuals.
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Duties of Employees:
- Report any unsafe or unhealthy work conditions
- Take reasonable care of their own health and safety.
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Duties of Employers:
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The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (No. 130 of 1993): This Act provides for compensation for employees injured or disabled due to work-related accidents or diseases.
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The Unemployment Insurance Act (No. 63 of 2001): This Act provides financial assistance to individuals who are unemployed and actively seeking work.
Skills Development Institutions
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Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs): These institutions promote skills development within specific sectors.
- Develop sector skills plans.
- Provide practical work experience.
- Establish learning programs, allocate grants, and monitor training.
- Learnerships and Apprenticeships: Offer a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
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Explore the vital relationship between line management and the HR department in enhancing organizational profitability and employee development. This quiz covers HR planning, recruitment, and the significance of both monetary and non-monetary benefits in creating a productive workplace culture.