i Task 1: Knowledge Questions

   

Question 1

Read the document “7 HR best practices” provided on Canvas under additional information. What roles Human Resources can play in the formulation and implementation of an organisation’s strategic plan?

 

 

Question 2

If Bounce Fitness decided that in order to be effective it must develop high performing self-managed teams. Name common human resources practices that could be adopted to support this direction.

 

 

Question 3

Read through The Fitness Australia business Principles and Guidelines and the National Fitness industry code of practice, provided on Canvas under additional information. 

List the types of emerging practices or environmental trends that could impact on Bounce fitness staff.

 

 

Question 4

1. What types of information would Bounce Fitness needs to consider when predicting future labour needs?
2. Describe strategies that could be used to agree on human resource philosophies, values and policies with Bounce Fitness Managers
3. List options for sourcing Bounce Fitness labour supply and skill requirements.

 

 

Question 5

Describe the benefits and disadvantages of using one of the following options for the provision of human resource services.

1. External provision by a consultant or contractor or
2. Outsourcing the work to an external service provider or
3. Allocating the work to existing staff

Benefits Disadvantages

External provision by a consultant or contractor 

Outsourcing the work to an external service provider 

Allocating the work to existing staff 

 

 

Question 6

1. How could new technology be used to support human resource plans for Bounce fitness? 
2. Give examples of risks that need to be managed in relation to a strategic human resources plan.

 

A) The use of technology provides a positive impact in the Bounce Fitness and enhances a high productivity. The entire operations could be carried out easily using the advanced technology with the help of dedicated staff members. The entire working among the newly recruited members could be understandable and the completion of the activity becomes very less. The use of technology reduces the workforce in the Bounce Fitness and makes a better mode of practices in the working. The chance of error becomes less from the use of technology and enhances a better skill.

 

Question 7

Refer to the “Annual Strategic Human Resources Plan documents for Bounce Fitness” provided on Canvas under additional information. Name its key elements and requirements. 

 

 

The aim of this task is to analyze a contemporary industrial relations issue using relevant theory.
Students will select a recent Australian case with implications for employment relations. Examples are:

•  Australian Cricketers – ACA (2017)
• Chemist Warehouse – NUW (2019)
• DP World – MUA (ongoing)
• Port Kembla Coal – CFMEU (2016-2019)
• Alcoa – AWU (2017-2019)

Your Task

1. Provide a brief history and context of the case. You should outline the nature of the issues, show the significance of the case, and the outcome of the bargaining or predictions of possible outcomes.
2. Examine the views and positions of the different parties or actors in the case and how these relate to each other.
3. Outline any relevant legal, political, social, economic or technological aspects to the issue and how these factors shape the issues.
4. If you were a neutral consultant on the case, what solutions or policy recommendations would you put forward in order to safeguard both economic productivity and workers’ voice and welfare?
5. Utilize relevant theory and literature to explain the underlying causes of the issues and possible solutions.

Length – 1500 words (excluding the reference list) (+/- 10%)

employee training and development

Locate an article from a scholarly journal or industry magazine about a specific arbitration case, involving a union or non-union, related to the topics introduced in Chapter 5 of your textbook. Some topics to consider, but not limited to, bargaining, negotiations, norms, and zone of possible agreement. The article must have been published in the past five years. The format for the article critique is as follows:

• Article Title
• Journal Name and Date
• Key Points: (Five to seven key ideas from the article)
• Summary: (Two to three paragraphs summarizing the article in your own words)
• Personal Evaluation: (Two to three paragraphs highlighting the relevance of this article to your position or occupation, your agreement or disagreement with the author and/or findings, and any additional insights you may have.)

Note: The arbitration does not need to be one specifically related to your occupation. It can involve any job field

Your response must be a minimum of two pages. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA format.