Assignment-1
1. An employee, Ravi, has been working at your company for 3 years. He recently
submitted a request for 10 days of annual leave to attend his sister's wedding. His
manager approved the leave. However, two days before his leave begins, an urgent
client project comes in, and the manager asks Ravi to postpone his leave to assist
with the project.
Ravi refuses, stating he already made non-refundable travel arrangements. The
manager is frustrated and escalates the issue to HR, insisting that Ravi’s leave be
canceled as “business needs come first.”
As the HR Manager, how would you handle this situation, considering company leave
policy, employee rights, and business needs? What actions would you take, and how
would you justify them?
2. "The primary objective of Human Resource Management is to maximize employee
performance in service of an employer's strategic objectives, while also ensuring
employee well-being and compliance with labor laws."
Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? Justify your answer with
relevant HRM principles and examples.
3. Analyze how the role of a Human Resource Manager contributes to both employee
satisfaction and organizational productivity. Use real-life examples or hypothetical
situations to support your answer
Assignment 2
1. Examine the consequences an organization might face due to poor human
resource planning. How can effective HR planning help prevent these issues?
Support your analysis with relevant examples.”
2. A mid-sized tech company is rapidly expanding and needs to fill several
managerial and technical roles. The HR Manager, Priya, is faced with two
options:
Internal Recruitment – Promoting or transferring current employees who are
familiar with the company culture and processes.
External Recruitment – Hiring new talent from outside the organization with
fresh ideas and specialized skills.
Some department heads argue for internal promotions to boost employee morale,
while others believe external candidates will bring innovation and competitive
advantage. The company has limited time and budget to fill these roles efficiently.
As an HR consultant, advise Priya on how to strike the right balance between
internal and external recruitment. What factors should she consider in making her
decision? Provide a reasoned analysis of the pros and cons of each source in this
scenario
3. Imagine you are the HR Manager of a start-up launching a new product line. You
are tasked with building a small, high-performing team from scratch. Describe a
unique and engaging strategy that you would design for:
Recruiting top talent who align with the company’s innovative culture,
Selecting the right candidates beyond just resumes and interviews, and
Socializing new hires to ensure they adapt quickly and feel a sense of belonging.
Include creative methods, tools, or approaches that reflect modern HR practices.
