Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes: After completion of Assignment one stude

Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:
After completion of Assignment one students will able to understand the following
LO1: To understand the role of human resources within the organization.
LO2: To differentiate between the major functions of Human Resources and their interdependency.
Read the given two case studies and answer the questions:
Case Study 1:
Balm Inc.is a well-known name in the chemical industry from past 50 years. It holds a good market share and is also involved in manufacturing various chemicals which are used in various industries like Consumer goods, Pharmaceuticals, Pesticides, Leather and various other industries. Hence Balm Inc.is having 2 big plants, namely Sleek and Geek, for the manufacturing of chemicals. Sleek being the parent plant and Geek being started 15 years back.
Mohsin is a young, dynamic and committed employee in the accounts department of Geek plant. Mohsin is working with Balm Inc. from more than 6 years. He is an MBA finance graduate, with versatile knowledge in Finance. Moreover, his committed nature was never a question and known for that, almost in the entire plant. However Mohsin always looks forward for a transfer to the parent Plant Sleek as he feels he can get so much to learn there. Mohsin is applying for the same from last 3 years. Every time he use to wait eagerly for the transfer list which usually displayed on the first day of July every year.
Eventually his name was not there in the list all the time. First two times he didn’t took it seriously and waited for another chance. Subsequently when his application was rejected for the third time he was absolutely disturbed.
Finally he decided that it’s time to speak with the HR team. He took an appointment where in during the meeting Anas Head HR, Ms. Maryam head Finance both were present. Curious Mohsin directly started with the question “Why my name is not there in the transfer list”? “I want to know the reason for the rejection of my application”. Even though there is no difference in compensation and benefits he still always wanted to be there. Undoubtedly, both Anas and Maryam were shocked by the tone and reaction of Mohsin. Still they maintained the temper and tried to be cool. Maryam started “Mohsin, You are one of the best performing employee in the department. You and Eid, your own classmate, joined the organization together. Still you got many training and opportunity for various courses than him, can you deny the fact.”
Mohsin, actually got understood that he is privileged still he maintained the furious anger and said, “Yes it very true, but the fact is he got transferred in his second application. Now he is in Sleek and I am still here.” Anas started, “But, Mohsin why do you apply for the transfer every year, the compensation, benefits, timing, culture everything is same in both the plants”. There prevailed an absolute silence. Mohsin broke the silence, “All are same, but the finance department is big there with lot many employees. I can perform more, I can shine more.” Maryam Says, “Ok Mohsin, now I understood your issue. Being the head finance I am giving my Pre-concern, If Mohsin applies for transfer next year I don’t have any issue in giving clearance to him”. HR Head was not convinced with the happenings because the fact is Maryam was the reason for his rejection of transfer. He recollected the conversation between him and Maryam on the transfer application of Mohsin Maryam says, “Anas, Mohsin is very dynamic. In very young age he is excelling well. I want to mold him in various financial aspects. If we put him in Sleek he may not get the exposure in all aspects as the department is big. Moreover”, Maryam continues, Junaid who is sub head of finance will get retired in 2 years. So I wish Mohsin to take over the position.” Now, Anas taught both Maryam and Mohsin are not in a situation to understand. So he planned that next day he will talk with both of them and make the things and intention of Maryam transparent.
Anas was shattered the next day when he received the resignation letter from Mohsin stating that due to personal reasons he is resigning from the job.
Case Study 2:
Faisal and Faris founded GOALZ, a sporting goods and equipment store and manufacturer, 10 years ago. Faisal and Faris had always been sports enthusiasts. As stellar athletes through high school and college, these twin brothers knew they wanted to open a business that catered to the leisure sporting industry.
Shortly after graduating from college, they presented to a bank the business plan they had developed as part of their small-business entrepreneurial course. They were given a loan, and with SAR 15,000 they had saved between them, they started the company. Initially, they were the only two employees.
Within the first six months of business, Faisal and Faris added three employees to help deal with a new contract they had just won. By the end of their first year, the company had more than SAR 300,000 in revenues and six employees.
Faisal and Faris were pleased with their initial success, but they anticipated more competitors and knew they had to diversify their product lines. As they did, it became apparent that they needed to add a couple of locations to better serve their growing customer base, as well as hire more people to meet customer demand.
They now have 125 employees, 3 suburban branches, and annual revenues approaching SAR 10 million. Overlooking their LAGOON, where employees try out new water gear (kayaks, swim fins, wet suits, racing suits, goggles), Faris says to Faisal, “Maybe we are getting too old for this. I got the prototype for the new soccer gear, and the labeling looks funny to me.” Faisal scratches his head. “I do not know Lots of things going on around here that I don’t understand.
Kareem asked me if we could make a corner of the lunchroom into a babysitting place. Said we’d be work/life friendly. We’ve always been that, right?” They head outside to the GREEN, their golf supply area, and pass a few people who smile and nod. Faisal comments, “I don’t even know everyone who works here anymore. Amna in personnel asked me about an insurance file claim on Jood from her optometrist. I don’t even know who Jood is or why we have vision insurance. Amna talked about ‘human resources issues.”
Faris offers, “Last week I played racquetball with Asad.” Faisal frowns and Faris goes on, “Sure, you know Asad. He runs that football club in Abha. He was bragging about their strategic new human resources manager.”
Faisal picks up the new goggles and says, TRY THIS OUT. “This golf club is a strategic advantage. What is a strategic human resource?”
Case Study 1 Questions:
Q1. Which concepts of HRM you can correlate this case with? (5Marks)
Q2. According to you who is at a fault in the present case? (5Marks)
Q3. What do you think Anas should do in such a situation? (5Marks)
Case Study 2 Questions:
Q4. Is GOALZ affected by globalization? If so, how? (5Marks)
Q5. What other major workforce issues are evident in this case? (5Marks)
Q6. Do you believe that GOALZ needs a human resource professional? Explain your answer to Faisal and Faris (5Marks)
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