SECTION C ANALYTICAL TYPE QUESTIONS $($Task $3)$

$(50)$

$3\mathrm{.}1$ Step $1$: Read the scenario and the following questions.

Step $2$: Scenario

John has been working as a software developer in your medium$-$sized tech company for the past two years. He has always been a competent employee, delivering quality work and collaborating well with his team. However, over the past month, John's punctuality has significantly deteriorated. Despite several verbal warnings and reminders about the importance of being on time, John continues to arrive late to work almost every day. His tardiness is starting to affect team productivity, as his teammates rely on him for certain tasks, and his behavior is also starting to lower team morale.

a$)$ Discuss the factors you would consider before deciding on the appropriate form of discipline $(8).$

b$)$ Considering the forms of discipline in order of severity, outline the steps you would take to address John's behavior $(10).$

$3\mathrm{.}2$ Imagine you are a logistics manager for a manufacturing company located in Pretoria, South Africa. Your company relies heavily on raw materials transported via railway from Cape Town to Pretoria for production. The company's production facility operates on a just$-$in$-$time inventory management system to minimize holding costs and maintain efficient production schedules. Discuss the potential impact of pipeline inventory on your company's production efficiency and cost management $(12).$

$3\mathrm{.}3$ You have been tasked with training a group of new employees at Lyceum College. Among them, you have Thabo, who has several years of experience in student support but is new at Lyceum; Peter, a recent college graduate who has some part$-$time student support experience; and Nomsa, who is completely new to the education space but has a strong background in administration.

a$)$ Using the five$-$step training method, describe how you would implement the five$-$step training method to ensure effective training and development of your new employees $(20).$