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MBA HR Management Group Assignment

1. The document outlines an assignment for an MBA course on Human Resource Management. It includes 5 analytical questions related to job advertisements, recruitment, selection, employee separation, and performance evaluation. Students are asked to answer each question in a paragraph with references. 2. One question involves designing a job description for a university lecturer position in HR management. Another asks how an employer can deal with an influx of unqualified applicants during recruitment and selection. 3. The final two questions discuss communicating limited pay raises after a successful year and evaluating all employees when exceptional work was done. Students are asked to consider managerial implications in their responses.

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MBA HR Management Group Assignment

1. The document outlines an assignment for an MBA course on Human Resource Management. It includes 5 analytical questions related to job advertisements, recruitment, selection, employee separation, and performance evaluation. Students are asked to answer each question in a paragraph with references. 2. One question involves designing a job description for a university lecturer position in HR management. Another asks how an employer can deal with an influx of unqualified applicants during recruitment and selection. 3. The final two questions discuss communicating limited pay raises after a successful year and evaluating all employees when exceptional work was done. Students are asked to consider managerial implications in their responses.

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GAGE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

MBA PROGRAM
Group Assignment-III for the Course Human Resource Management (MBA 642)
Weight: 15%
Deadline for submission: 10/07/2021
Analytical Questions
Discuss the analytical questions given below and provide your answers in a paragraph or so. Please
enclose the reference list to the final comprehensive report containing your answers to the
questions. Each question is worth 3 points.
1. Select two job advertisements from any of the national newspapers and produce a short
comparative report on how the advertisements meets the criteria set by Armstrong (2003)
provided as follows.
a. Attracts attention: the ability to successfully compete with other job advertisements in that media.
b. Creates and maintains interest: the ability to communicate accurate information about the job,
the company, the rewards, the nature of the job and the type of person wanted and do all this in
an interesting and attractive way.
c. Stimulate action: being sufficiently strong for potential applicants to read it to the end and then
make the time and effort to respond in the required way, and the ability to discourage unsuitable
applicants from applying.
2. Assume that Gage University College is contemplating to hire a lecturer in the field of Human
Resources Management to fill up the position created as part of its program expansion plan.
The university seeks your advice as to how to conduct an analysis for the said job. Design job
description and specification for a university lecturer in the specified field of specialization.
3. Recent economic difficulties, restructurings, and plant closing have left many people without
jobs and looking for new career paths. A hiring employer can now enjoy being able to select
from among far more applicants than typical. Unfortunately, many of these applicants lack
qualifications for the jobs. How can a hiring employer avoid or deal with this glut of
unqualified applicants? How can the problem be approached in recruitment? In selection, what
tools would you recommend when an employer is facing a large number of applicants?
4. After eight years as a marketing assistant for the Addis Ababa Office of a large Commercial
Bank, Samrawit was told that her job, in a nonrevenue-producing department, was being
eliminated. Her choices: She could either be laid off (with eight months’ severance pay) or
stay on and train for the position of credit analyst, a career route she had turned down in the
past. Nervous about making mortgage payments on her new condominium house, Samrawit
agreed to stay, but after six months of feeling miserable in her new position she quit. Was her
separation from the bank voluntary or involuntary? Can you think of situations in which a

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voluntary separation is really an involuntary separation? What are the managerial implications
of such situations?
5. You’re the owner of a 25-employee company that has just had a fantastic year. Everyone pulled
together and worked hard to achieve the boost in company profits. Unfortunately, you need to
sink most of those profits into paying your suppliers. All you can afford to give your workers
is a 3 percent pay raise across the board. At appraisal time, how would you communicate praise
for a job well done coupled with your very limited ability to reward such outstanding
performance? Now assume you can afford to hand out some handsome bonuses or raises. What
would be the best way to evaluate employees when everyone has done exceptional work?

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When a company can afford substantial bonuses, a multifaceted evaluation method should be employed. This includes setting clear, objective performance metrics aligned with company goals, combined with peer reviews and self-assessments to provide a comprehensive view of each employee’s contributions. The evaluation process should also consider qualitative attributes like teamwork, initiative, and leadership abilities to ensure fairness and reward true performance .

A proper job analysis for a university lecturer in Human Resource Management should begin with identifying the key responsibilities and tasks associated with the role, such as teaching, research, and curriculum development. The process should include designing a clear job description with qualifications and skills required, such as advanced degrees in HR or related fields and experience in academic settings. Additionally, understanding the institution's specific needs and expectations will help fine-tune the job specification to attract suitable candidates .

A small company should communicate praise for a job well done by conducting personalized feedback sessions where each employee's contributions are recognized. Transparency about financial constraints and future outlook can help manage expectations regarding limited rewards. Emphasizing non-monetary benefits, such as career development opportunities and flexible work options, could also mitigate disappointment while maintaining motivation .

Economic instability often leads employers to become more selective, as job markets become saturated with candidates. Hiring strategies shift towards precise, cost-effective recruitment methods, such as online job platforms and social media, which allow for broad reach at lower costs. Employers may prioritize internal promotions or development to mitigate risk and invest less in new hires. Furthermore, there is a greater emphasis on part-time or contract positions to enhance workforce flexibility .

The manner of communication during appraisals and rewards significantly affects employee retention. Transparent, empathetic conversations strengthen trust and satisfaction, making employees feel valued and understood, even when rewards are limited. Providing clarity about career progression and growth opportunities during appraisals can enhance retention. Conversely, vague or indifferent communication may lead to dissatisfaction and turnover, as employees seek appreciation and development from their workplace interactions .

Creating engaging job advertisements in competitive industries involves capturing the core appeal of the company and the role while distinguishing it from numerous competitors. Challenges include crafting a clear and compelling message within character limits that appeals to a targeted audience. Additionally, there is the task of balancing detailed job information with engaging content that doesn't overwhelm the reader. Achieving uniqueness while adhering to industry norms and legal requirements is also a complex task .

Structured interviews offer the benefit of consistency and fairness, as all candidates are asked the same questions, making comparisons straightforward. They are effective in assessing job-related skills and suitability. However, they may lack the flexibility to explore candidate-specific strengths or adaptive reasoning, potentially missing unique competencies. Structured interviews require thorough preparation and trained interviewers to be effective, so they can be resource-intensive .

A voluntary job separation might be perceived as involuntary when external circumstances, such as financial insecurity or lack of better job options, pressure the employee into resigning. For instance, if an employee, like Samrawit, feels compelled to leave due to dissatisfaction in a new role despite receiving an initial choice, it could be viewed as involuntary. Managerial implications include potential negative impacts on workforce morale and the company's reputation, necessitating policies that support genuine choice and employee wellbeing .

Job advertisements can attract attention by using compelling headlines and graphics that stand out in a sea of listings, thereby drawing the eye of potential candidates. To create interest, they must clearly communicate the details about the job role, the hiring company, and the qualifications required, while doing so in an engaging and appealing manner. Advertisements should stimulate action by including a strong call-to-action and clear application instructions, while ensuring that the information provided deters unsuitable candidates from applying .

Employers can manage unqualified applicants by refining job descriptions to be highly specific and include minimum qualification thresholds. Leveraging technology, such as applicant tracking systems, can filter candidates based on predefined criteria. In the selection process, tools like structured interviews and skills assessments can help discern qualified applicants from the unqualified ones. Implementing pre-employment screening tests and focused recruitment channels can also assist in narrowing down the pool to only the most suitable candidates .

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