Read the project scenario below and answer ALL the questions that follow.

After acquiring experience in diverse HR fields and areas for eight years $(8),$ you have decided to register a company as an

independent HR Consultant. As part of your strategy to raise capital to finance the operational activities of the company, you

applied for funding from an entity which supports Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. In fulfilment of the requirements of

the application, you were tasked to prepare a detailed report which outlines various HR functions that will be offered by the

Consultancy. In addition, you were required to identify an organisation of your choice which you will approach and use as

reference in response to the assigned areas of the report. QUESTION $1\mathrm{.}3(25$ Marks$)$

There is a distinct inter$-$connection between strategic human resources management and performance management.

Critically evaluate this statement and provide detailed report of a model of performance management that offers guidance

on the processes involved which will be best incorporated in the organisation.