HRMT1100

THE COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF JAMAICA

ASSOCIATE DEGREE COURSEWORK
SEMESTER 1 SEPTEMBER 2015
PROGRAMME:

GENERAL COURSE

COURSE NAME:

INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT

CODE:

HRMT1100

YEAR GROUP:
DATE:
TIME:
DURATION:
EXAMINATION TYPE:

COURSEWORK 2 Group Assignment

DUE DATE:

INSTRCTIONS: This assignment accounts for 20% of the final course work grade.
Kindly note that this is an oral presentation. However a hardcopy may be required
if requested.

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Identify TWO local organizations. Then:

1. Compare any FOUR motivational theory, give at least TWO advantages and TWO

disadvantages (16 MARKS)

2. Based on the theories compared suggest THREE strategies that the organization can use to

improve staff motivation. (6 MARKS)

3. Provide a rationale for each strategy suggested. (15 MARKS)

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENT

Give a brief description of same: (name, location/environment, and number of

persons on staff. Provide an organizational chart for each. Then:

Conduct a survey (questionnaires/interviews) on the level of staff morale and the

strategies used to motivate staff.

Submit a report on your findings. Your report should include:

Overview of the organization

A summary of your findings i.e. level of morale.

Organizational charts

Samples of your questionnaires and interview questions.

Use APA writing style to format and reference document.

Write in standard English

(3 MARKS)

(Total 40 MARKS)

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THE COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF JAMAICA

BACHELOR DEGREE COURSEWORK
SEMESTER 1 SEPTEMBER 2015
PROGRAMME:

GENERAL COURSE

COURSE NAME:

INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT

CODE:

HRMT1100

YEAR GROUP:
DATE:
TIME:
DURATION:
EXAMINATION TYPE:

COURSEWORK 1 Individual Assignment

DUE DATE:

INSTRCTIONS: This assignment accounts for 10% of the final course work grade.

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In no more than 1500 words:

1. Explain THREE ways in which HR can ensure compliance with existing labour laws.
Provide relevant examples.
15mks
OR
2. Explain in detail THREE ethical considerations that is relevant to HRM Practitioners.
Provide relevant examples.
15mks

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENT

Use APA writing style to format and reference document.

Write in standard English

MARK SCHEME
Stating the point 2 marks
Explanation 2 marks
Relevant examples 1 mark
(Total 15 MARKS)

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LECTURERS COPY
COURSE WORK 1
Identify TWO local organizations. Then:
1. Compare any TWO motivational theory, give at least TWO advantages and TWO
disadvantages (16 MARKS)
2 marks for each advantage explained
2 marks for each disadvantage explained
2. Based on the theories compared suggest THREE strategies that the organization can use
to improve staff motivation. (6 MARKS)
2 marks per strategy suggested
3. Provide a rationale for each strategy suggested. (15 MARKS)
5 marks per rationale for each strategy

COURSE WORK 2
In no more than 1500 words:
1. Explain THREE ways in which HR can ensure compliance with existing labour laws.
Provide relevant examples.
The students answer will vary however some possible points include:

Ensuring that persons get their entitled leave days

Training of staff on labour laws

Keeping abreast of changes in employment laws

Providing adequate resources/ requirements (safety equipment)

OR

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2. Explain in detail THREE ethical considerations that is relevant to HRM Practitioners.

Provide relevant examples.

Discrimination,

Diversity issues

Nepotism

Transparency

Gender issues

Issues of confidentiality

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENT

Use APA writing style to format and reference document.

Write in standard English