Human Resources
We estimate BUS-T4 is worth about 25 marks out of 100 under the new Business Studies syllabus. Practise 27 exam-style questions (multiple choice, numerical answer, short answer) with instant marking and a worked solution for every question.
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Human resources for HSC Business Studies — the strategic role of HRM, stakeholders and the legal framework (Fair Work Act, NES, awards, agreements, WHS, anti-discrimination), the four HR processes, HR strategies and the indicators of HRM effectiveness.
- 1What you need to know
- 2The role of human resource management
- 3Key influences on HRM
- 4Processes of HRM
- 5Strategies in HRM
- 6Effectiveness of HRM
- 7Common mistakes
- 8Exam tips
- 9Links to other topics
Example questions
Example 1 · 1 mark · multiple choice
Which statement best describes the strategic role of human resource management?
- ASetting prices so that products reach their target market
- BManaging people so they help the business achieve its long-term goals
- CPreparing financial reports that show performance against budget
- DProcessing the payroll accurately and on time for every employee each fortnight
Example 2 · 1 mark · multiple choice
Which is an example of an employer association?
- AA union such as the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
- BThe Fair Work Ombudsman, a government workplace regulator
- CA labour-hire company that supplies temporary workers
- DAn industry body such as the Australian Industry Group
Example 3 · 1 mark · multiple choice
A business and its employees negotiate an enterprise agreement. Before the Fair Work Commission approves it, the agreement must generally
- Abe approved by the relevant employer association before it starts
- Bleave employees better off overall than under the relevant award
- Creplace the National Employment Standards with its own minimum conditions
- Dpay every employee exactly the rates set out in the relevant modern award
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