Cambridge International A Level · Business (9609)
5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Human resource management strategy (A Level).
The following data represents a manufacturing business's employee performance over two years:
- Total output in Year 1: \(50,000\) units with \(100\) employees
- Total output in Year 2: \(52,500\) units with \(105\) employees
- Average labor turnover in Year 1: \(8\%\)
- Average labor turnover in Year 2: \(15\%\)
What is the most accurate assessment of the HR performance trend?
A technology firm decides to implement Management by Objectives (MBO) as part of its new HRM strategy. How is this strategy most likely to impact the organizational culture?
A large multinational company is considering a shift from a 'hard' HRM approach to a 'soft' HRM approach. Which of the following best describes a likely strategic outcome of this change?
How is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Resource Management most likely to transform the role of HR managers in the strategic planning process?
Evaluate the strategic impact of a business shifting its entire customer service workforce to gig economy contracts. What is the most significant risk to the long-term HRM strategy?
Explain how a 'soft' human resource management strategy differs from a 'hard' strategy regarding the view of employees.
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Discuss the impact of the gig economy and flexible working contracts on the level of employee loyalty within a human resource management strategy.
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Evaluate how the use of Management by Objectives (MBO) can align individual employee goals with the overall corporate strategy of a business.
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A large manufacturing firm currently uses a 'hard' HRM strategy, focusing on cost-cutting and monitoring output. The CEO is considering moving to a 'soft' HRM strategy.
(a) Analyze the likely impact on workforce planning of moving from a 'hard' to a 'soft' HRM approach. (3)
(b) Evaluate the extent to which a 'soft' HRM strategy is likely to improve the long-term competitiveness of this manufacturing firm. (5)
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(a) Explain the process and usefulness of Management by Objectives (MBO) in a large retail organization. (3)
(b) Evaluate the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on HRM strategies, specifically in relation to employee performance measurement and workforce planning. (5)
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