4.9. Practical Exercises

Scenario 1

Situation: A medium-sized company is experiencing high turnover rates among new hires within the first three months of employment.

Question: As an HR consultant, analyze the current orientation program and propose improvements to address this issue. 

Scenario 2

Situation: A manufacturing company has introduced a new software system to streamline production processes. Employees are struggling to adapt to the new system, resulting in decreased productivity and morale.

Question: Develop a training plan outlining how you would educate employees on using the new software effectively. 

Scenario 3

Situation: A department within a company is experiencing low employee morale and productivity. As a supervisor, you need to conduct performance evaluations for your team members.

Question: Develop a strategy for conducting constructive performance reviews that address both individual and team concerns. 

Scenario 4

Situation: An employee consistently arrives late to work and misses project deadlines. Despite verbal warnings, the behavior persists.

Question: As a manager, outline the steps you would take to address this issue using progressive discipline. 

Scenario 5

Situation: A small business owner wants to improve workplace safety but is unsure where to start.

Question: Conduct a risk assessment of the workplace and develop an action plan outlining specific measures to enhance health and safety practices.