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CAREFULLY
• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of Assignment one students will be able to understand the following
1. LO1: To understand the role of human resources within the organization.
2. LO2: To differentiate between the major functions of Human Resources and their interdependency.
Assignment Question(s):
Part 1- Discussion Question (2 marks):
1. You have been offered two positions in HRM. One is a generalist position in a smaller business, and one is a recruiting position in a large corporation. Which of the two jobs do you believe will give you more involvement in a variety of HRM activities? Explain and defend your answer. (minimum words: 200, marks:2)
Part 2- Case Study (8 marks)
Read the case given below and answer the questions:
Tech Innovators Inc. is a mid-sized software development company that has been in operation for over a decade. Despite its impressive growth, the company faced a challenge: employee engagement was declining, leading to lower productivity and increased turnover rates.
In 2023, the Human Resources (HR) department decided to conduct an employee engagement survey. The results revealed significant issues, including poor communication between teams, a lack of recognition for achievements, and a feeling among employees that their ideas were not valued.
To address these issues, the HR team implemented several initiatives:
Monthly Town Hall Meetings,to improve communication, the company introduced town hall meetings where teams could share updates, celebrate successes, and discuss challenges openly. The goal was to foster a sense of community and ensure employees felt heard.Recognition Program: A new employee recognition program was launched, allowing peers to nominate each other for monthly awards. This program highlighted individual and team contributions, boosting morale and motivation.Feedback Channels: The HR team created anonymous feedback channels for employees to voice their opinions and suggestions. This encouraged open dialogue and provided management with insights into issues that needed attention.Innovation Days: The company established quarterly innovation days, allowing employees to work on personal projects or team initiatives. This not only fostered creativity but also gave employees a sense of ownership over their work.
After implementing these initiatives over the course of a year, Tech Innovators Inc. saw a marked improvement in employee engagement scores in the following survey. Employees reported feeling more valued and involved in the company’s direction. Turnover rates decreased, and productivity levels rose, leading to improved company performance.
Questions for Discussion:
1. What specific elements of the town hall meetings do you think were most beneficial in improving employee engagement? (2Marks)
2. How can the effectiveness of the recognition program be measured over time? (2Marks)
3. What additional strategies could HR implement to further enhance communication within the company? (2Marks)
4. In your opinion, which initiative had the biggest impact on the company’s turnaround, and why? (2Marks)
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 1
Human Resources Management (MGT 211)
Due Date: 01/03/2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: HR Management
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT211
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Academic Year:2024-25-2nd
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade:
Marks Obtained/Out of 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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•
•
•
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•
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of Assignment one students will be able to understand the following
1. LO1: To understand the role of human resources within the organization.
2. LO2: To differentiate between the major functions of Human Resources and
their interdependency.
Assignment Question(s):
Part 1- Discussion Question (2 marks):
1. You have been offered two positions in HRM. One is a generalist position in a
smaller business, and one is a recruiting position in a large corporation. Which of
the two jobs do you believe will give you more involvement in a variety of HRM
activities? Explain and defend your answer. (minimum words: 200, marks:2)
Part 2- Case Study (8 marks)
Read the case given below and answer the questions:
Tech Innovators Inc. is a mid-sized software development company that has been in
operation for over a decade. Despite its impressive growth, the company faced a
challenge: employee engagement was declining, leading to lower productivity and
increased turnover rates.
In 2023, the Human Resources (HR) department decided to conduct an employee
engagement survey. The results revealed significant issues, including poor
communication between teams, a lack of recognition for achievements, and a feeling
among employees that their ideas were not valued.
To address these issues, the HR team implemented several initiatives:
Monthly Town Hall Meetings, to improve communication, the company introduced town
hall meetings where teams could share updates, celebrate successes, and discuss
challenges openly. The goal was to foster a sense of community and ensure employees
felt heard. Recognition Program: A new employee recognition program was launched,
allowing peers to nominate each other for monthly awards. This program highlighted
individual and team contributions, boosting morale and motivation. Feedback Channels:
The HR team created anonymous feedback channels for employees to voice their
opinions and suggestions. This encouraged open dialogue and provided management with
insights into issues that needed attention. Innovation Days: The company established
quarterly innovation days, allowing employees to work on personal projects or team
initiatives. This not only fostered creativity but also gave employees a sense of ownership
over their work.
After implementing these initiatives over the course of a year, Tech Innovators Inc. saw a
marked improvement in employee engagement scores in the following survey.
Employees reported feeling more valued and involved in the company’s direction.
Turnover rates decreased, and productivity levels rose, leading to improved company
performance.
Questions for Discussion:
1. What specific elements of the town hall meetings do you think were most
beneficial in improving employee engagement? (2Marks)
2. How can the effectiveness of the recognition program be measured over time?
(2Marks)
3. What additional strategies could HR implement to further enhance
communication within the company? (2Marks)
4. In your opinion, which initiative had the biggest impact on the company’s
turnaround, and why? (2Marks)
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