Question 1

Human resource practices are the methods adopted by organisations to achieve their goals and objectives. Each function in human resources will have several practices designed to get targeted results.

Explain how each of the following human resource (HR) practices are applied in relation to the employees of the organisation.

a. Total rewards framework b. Personal development c. Movement within organisation

Question 2

Explain what Human Resource personnel does in each of the broadly classified human resource functions listed below.

a. Staffing b. Learning and development c. Compensation and benefits d. Employee relations

Question 3

Listed below are the parts found in a Strategic Workforce Plan. Describe the information found in each of the parts.

Part of a Strategic Workforce Plan	Description of the information
a. Executive summary
b. Workforce supply analysis
c. Strategic drivers
d. Stakeholders involved

Question 4

List at least three features of a strategic workforce plan.

Question 5

Describe how each of the following modern human resource philosophies guides the outcomes of the policies of an organisation.

a. Accumulation philosophy b. Utilisation philosophy c. Facilitation philosophy

Question 6

Explain how each of the following values are applied in the day-to-day activities by an HR professional

Day-to-day activities are the tasks completed by a human resource professional relevant to any of the human resource functions (e.g., recruitment, learning and development, etc.).

a. Transparency b. Non-bias c. Dignity and respect d. Passion e. Lead by example

Question 7

Bounce Fitness is a premier fitness centre popular across Australia. Bounce Fitness currently has four centres across Australia, with plans of opening a new centre in Perth. Access the website below to learn more about Bounce Fitness:

Bounce Fitness

Access the following policies from the Bounce Fitness website:

• Staff Recruitment Policies and Procedures
• Diversity Policy

Answer the following questions based on the above policies:

Staff Recruitment Policies and Procedures

a. Identify the purpose of the staff recruitment policies and procedures. b. List all the steps to be followed by Human Resource Manager or their delegate for recruitment. c. List at least two legislations that apply for recruitment policies

Diversity Policy

a. Identify the vision of the diversity policy. b. List at least three arrangements that have been made to recognise the diverse workforce and their specific needs. c. Explain why the Bounce Fitness diversity policy is important for each of the following: i. Recruitment ii. Career development and promotion