BSBMGT502 Manage People Performance Assessment Task 1: Written Questions

Task summary

This is an open-book test, to be completed in the classroom.
A time limit of 1 hour to answer the questions is provided.
You need to answer all of the written questions correctly.
Your answers must be word-processed document and submitted to the assessor.

Required

Access to textbooks and other learning materials
Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access

Timing

Your assessor will advise you of the due date of this assessment.

Submit

Answers to all questions

Assessment criteria

All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task satisfactorily.

Re-submission opportunities

You will be provided feedback on your performance by your assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.

If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.

You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.

You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of
the assessment.

Written answer question guidance

The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”, which tell
you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of response expected.
Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.

Analyse When a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs
long.

Compare when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you are expected
to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Contrast when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Discuss when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Describe when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.

Evaluate when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should do so putting forward arguments for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Examine when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Explain when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something
happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.

Identify when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.

List when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information in a list format.

Outline when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points, Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

Summarise when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

Assessment Task 1 Instructions

Provide answers to all of the questions below:

• Explain the key provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009.
• Explain the key provisions of each of the following Acts:

1. The Racial Discrimination Act 1975
2. Sex Discrimination Act 1984
3. Disability Discrimination Act 1992

• Explain the purpose of the National Employment Standards and the 10 minimum entitlements.
• Explain the use of modern awards in workplaces.
• Identify at least two examples of modern awards using the Fair Work Ombudsman website. Write down the name of the award and the minimum wages under the award and minimum working hours.
• Outline the purpose of an enterprise agreement and with which entity must the agreement be registered.
• Outline minimum terms and conditions that must be included in an enterprise agreement.
• Explain the process of performance management and the purpose of using performance management systems in the workplace.
• Explain two types of performance management systems that can be used at work.
• In what form must an employer provide an employee with notice of termination?
• Under the Fair Work Act, what amount of notice must be given to employees who have worked for a company for less than one year?
• List two types of employees to whom notice of termination would not need to be provided.
• Under what circumstances is an employee entitled to redundancy pay?
• Explain at least three circumstances that can constitute unfair dismissal.
• Which circumstances must apply for the Fair Work Commission to determine that an employee has been unfairly dismissed?
• Outline five ways that staff can develop skills at work.
• As a manager, list three types of information that you could provide to staff to help them develop their knowledge base.

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