Unit 3 revised

Question 1

Explain the influence of the global environment on human resource management (HRM) in the South African public sector.

Answer 1

Global warming
World politics

Question 2

Explain the influence of the macro-environment on human resource management (HRM) in the South African public sector.

Answer 2

Unemployment
Local politics

Question 3

Explain the influence of the micro-environment on human resource management (HRM) in the South African public sector.

Answer 3

Crime
Service delivery

Question 4

Discuss the dynamics of the South African workforce
environment before & post 1994.

Answer 4

Before 1994:
European immigrants paid high wages.
Sactions imposed from abroad.
Males dominated higher structures.
Diamonds and gold were discovered.

Post 1994:
Micro & macro environmental challenges.
Transformation.
GEAR

Question 5

Distinguish between the political reform initiatives of Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma & Ramaphosa.

Answer 5

Mandela: Reconcile & heal relationships.
Mbeki: Strengthen the economy & build partnerships.
Zuma: Created self-interest over everything and everyone.
Ramaphosa: Fighting against corruption & aiming to restore the economy.

Question 6

List 7 contemporary trends in & challenges for
public sector HRM.

Answer 6

LEADERSHIP
PROFESSIONALISING THE PUBLIC SERVICE
ECONOMIC GROWTH & SOCIAL SECURITY
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
WORKING CONDITIONS
CORRUPTION