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November 2020 — N6 — Human Resources Management Farming
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1.1Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 'True' or 'False' next to the question number (1.1.1 1. .14\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1The maximum number of hours that a farm worker may work during a normal week is 40 hours.
1.1.2The maximum number of hours worked by farm workers per week includes lunch hours.
1.1.3The maximum number of overtime hours that may be worked by farm workers per week is 9 hours.
1.1.4The minimum age that a worker may legally be employed by a farmer is 15 years old.
1.1.5A worker who works 5 days a week is entitled to 30 days sick leave per three year cycle.
1.1.6Workers may insist on their leave to be paid out instead of taking leave.
1.1.7The Occupational Health and afety Act prescribes that the farmer must give the worker pension benefits.
1.1.8A farm worker is entitled to 21 work ing days paid leave per year.
1.1.9The U nemployment Insurance Act stipulates that the worker must be supplied with safety equipment.
1.1.10The overtime rate for working on a Saturday is double the normal rate.
1.1.11In a case where a worker assault a fellow worker or supervisor in the workplace, he may be summarily dismissed.
1.1.12Procedural fairness states that the farmer must have good grounds for allowing the hearing to take place and that the dismissal must be based on good reason.
1.1.13Staff attrition is a natural decrease in staff.
1.1.14At the start of a strike the farm manager should get third parties involved as soon as possible to save time. (14 1\ (14\ (4090516
1.2Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.10\the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1The ct that regulates collective bargaining in the workplace is Labour Relations Act
1.2.2The ct that ensures Basic Conditions of Employment Act
1.2.3This ct makes provision for income when a worker is retrenched from the workplace
1.2.4Unfair abour racti
1.2.5Strikes and lockouts are covered by Basic Conditions of Employment Act Employment Act
1.2.6Labour Relations Act Wage Act Basic Conditions of Employment Act
1.2.7The right of workers to join unions is covered by Basic Conditions of Employment Act Employment Equity Act
1.2.8This ct provides the framework that regulates the relationship between employer and employee
1.2.9Benefits such as sick leave are covered by the Labour Relations Act Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
1.2.10The age from which a worker may be employed is covered by Labour Relations Act Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
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2.1Give any TWO reasons why manual labour in agriculture is on a declining trend. (2\
2.2Human resource management on farms has some unique characteristics that are not present in human resources management in other industries. State any FIVE of these unique characteristics. (5\
2.3Explain the difference between task analysis and work specification (2 2\ (4\
2.4An induction programme is a very important exercise that should be conducted by the supervisor to new employees.
2.4.1Name the items that should be included in an induction programme. (5\
2.4.2Explain how the items mentioned in QUESTION .4.1 above can help to introduc the organisation to
2.5Briefly explain the THREE labour management theories that can be used to motivate workers on farms. 6\
2.6Discuss why it is not considered to be good training of a farm worker to watch others doing a task
2.7Recommend the steps that need to be followed in the recruitment of farm workers. (7\
2.8(10\ [50]50
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3.1State the FIVE requirements that a valid employment contract must adhere to. (5\
3.2Give FOUR ways in which a farmer may termination employment contract. (4\
3.3Remuneration is one of the important aspect that motivate workers to go to work on a daily basis.
3.3.1Define the term time rates as it relates to remuneration of farm workers. (2\
3.3.2Indicate the advantages of using time rates by a farmer (4\
3.3.3Distinguish between primary remuneration and secondary remuneration. (4\
3.3.4Which one of the two types of remuneration mentioned in QUESTION
3.3.3above do you consider as the most important? (1\
3.3.5Substantiate your answer in QUESTION
3.3.4above. (2\
3.4Discuss the factors that should be taken into consideration when determining remuneration of farm workers. (5 2\ (10\ (4090516
3.5Piece rates on a farming enterprise ensure that workers are paid according to their contribution on a farming enterprise. State the basic requirements that need to be complied with if piece rates are to be implemented.
3.6A farmer is considering setting up a bonus system on the farm that you have recently started working on. Advise the farmer on the aspects that should be considered when setting up a bonus system. (3\ [40]40
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4.1Briefly explain the following terms in relation to human resources in farming:
4.1.1Collective bargaining
4.1.2Status quo order
4.1.3Breach of contract (3 2\ (6\
4.2What does the abbreviation CCMA stand for? (4\
4.3Industrial councils play an important part in regulating relations in the agriculture labour system.
4.3.1Define industrial council as it relates to the farming industry (2\
4.3.2Explain the role of the industrial councils in the farming industry. (3 2\ (6\
4.4While the farmer may have certain rights regarding labour, the farmer also has certain duties that need to be complied with. State any FIVE of these duties. (5\
4.5In terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, workers have certain general duties that they need to observe in the workplace in order to uphold their safety and health. Discuss the general duties of farm workers.
4.6Compensation can be claimed from the Compensation Fund in three cases.
4.6.1Name the THREE cases. (3\
4.6.2xplain the benefits associated with the three cases mentioned in
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5.1A r egulated labour relations tripartite system makes it possible for all parties involved to work together peacefully.
5.1.1Name the three main parties involved in the labour relations of the agriculture industry. (3\
5.1.2Describe the interaction of the parties mentioned in QUESTION .1.1 above. (3\
5.2Explain the difference between the terms lockout and work stoppage (4\
5.3Give any FOUR reasons why it is important to keep records of disciplinary cases. (4\
5.4As part of procedural fairness, the term timely discipline is widely used. Explain this term in your own words. (2\
5.5Farm workers will always have grievances as long as they are still employed.
5.5.1Name FOUR common causes of a grievance. (4\
5.5.2Name the THREE important role players in a grievance procedure. (3\
5.5.3Describe the roles of the stakeholders to a grievance procedure mentioned in QUESTION .5.2 above. (3\
5.5.4Suggest ways in which a grievance procedure can offer great advantages to a farmer in the running of farming enterprise. (6\
5.6Trade unions and trade union federations are now prominent institutions in the agriculture sector.
5.6.1Outline the main functions of a trade union. (5\
5.6.2Give any THREE examples of trade unions that exist in the agriculture industry. (3\
5.6.3Recommend precautions and other steps that farmers need to take in their interaction with trade unions. (3 2\ (6\ [46]46
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TitleDocument
SubjectHuman Resources Management Farming
LevelN6
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2020
MonthNovember
Pages8
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Decade2020s
Years ago6y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start daySunday
Exam periodNovember 2020
Days since exam2,168
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