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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 role of human resources within the organization.
Assignment Question(s):
Part 1- Discussion Questions (4 marks):
1. Discuss how can Human Resources balance organizational goals with employee well-being in today’s changing work environment?(minimum words: 200, marks:2)
2. 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 (6 marks)
Read the case given below and answer the questions:
ABC Solutions is a mid-sized technology company experiencing rapid growth. As the workforce expanded from 80 to 250 employees within two years, management began facing challenges related to employee turnover, inconsistent performance, and unclear workplace policies. The Human Resources (HR) department was tasked with addressing these issues.
HR played a central role by recruiting and onboarding skilled employees aligned with the company’s culture and strategic goals. It introduced standardized performance management systems to evaluate and develop employees fairly. HR also implemented training programs to improve technical and leadership skills, helping employees adapt to the company’s changing needs.
In addition, HR ensured compliance with labor laws and promoted employee well-being by developing clear policies on conduct, compensation, and benefits. By acting as a bridge between management and employees, HR improved communication, increased engagement, and reduced turnover.
This case highlights how Human Resources is not only an administrative function but a strategic partner that supports organizational growth, employee satisfaction, and long-term success.
Questions
3.Evaluate the effectiveness of HR’s interventions in reducing turnover and improving performance. Which HR action do you think had the greatest impact, and why? (2Marks)
4.Assess how aligning recruitment and training with organizational culture influenced employee engagement and productivity. (2Marks)
5.If you were the HR manager at ABC Solutions, what additional strategies would you introduce to support long-term organizational sustainability? (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: 28/02/2026 @ 23:59
Course Name: HR Management
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT211
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Academic Year:2025-26-2nd
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Lujain Miralam
Students’ Grade:
/Out of 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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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 role of
human resources within the organization.
Assignment Question(s):
Part 1- Discussion Questions (4 marks):
1.
Discuss how can Human Resources balance organizational goals with employee
well-being in today’s changing work environment? (minimum words: 200,
marks:2)
2. 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 (6 marks)
Read the case given below and answer the questions:
ABC Solutions is a mid-sized technology company experiencing rapid growth. As the
workforce expanded from 80 to 250 employees within two years, management began
facing challenges related to employee turnover, inconsistent performance, and unclear
workplace policies. The Human Resources (HR) department was tasked with addressing
these issues.
HR played a central role by recruiting and onboarding skilled employees aligned with the
company’s culture and strategic goals. It introduced standardized performance
management systems to evaluate and develop employees fairly. HR also implemented
training programs to improve technical and leadership skills, helping employees adapt to
the company’s changing needs.
In addition, HR ensured compliance with labor laws and promoted employee well-being
by developing clear policies on conduct, compensation, and benefits. By acting as a
bridge between management and employees, HR improved communication, increased
engagement, and reduced turnover.
This case highlights how Human Resources is not only an administrative function but a
strategic partner that supports organizational growth, employee satisfaction, and longterm success.
Questions
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of HR’s interventions in reducing turnover and improving
performance. Which HR action do you think had the greatest impact, and why? (2Marks)
4. Assess how aligning recruitment and training with organizational culture influenced
employee engagement and productivity. (2Marks)
5. If you were the HR manager at ABC Solutions, what additional strategies would you
introduce to support long-term organizational sustainability? (2Marks)
Answers
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