Question $1$

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$"$HR skills are required to ensure companies have the right people to execute their strategies in the future." In light of this statement, discuss the application of a strategic approach to Human Resource Management.

Question $2$

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"Covid showed us that we may not need all employees, all the time, within a business", says Nicol Mullins. In the article it is further justified that organisations need to have different employment strategies depending on the needs of the role.

Based on the arguments in the article, justify where internal recruitment may be most appropriate and also, where external recruitment will be most suitable. Furthermore, discuss the pros and cons of the two recruitment methods.

Question $3$

$(25$ Marks$)$

Discuss whether a training or developmental approach will address the "quiet quitting" concerns and reduce labour turnover as highlighted in the article, and outline the needs analysis process given the local and global trends facing the South African labour market.

Question $4$

$(25$ Marks$)$

With the advent of expansion and globalisation, African markets are under pressure to stay competitive with international labour standards, evaluate the need for human resource risk management in the context of South African organisations.