Mark sheet for Model paper (Jan 2015)Proposed pointsComments

1 (a) Discuss the benefits of training and development including:*Opportunity for self-employment*Improved job satisfaction*Challenge*Higher productivity*Reduced costs*Increased flexibility*Alternative strategy for skill shortage*Improved employee relationsDiscuss from both organization and employee perspectives

1 (b) some advantages you may mention include* New ideas*low cost*CSR activity etc.Disadvantages include*More risk of wastage and mistakes* takes a lot of time to produce a single product* may disturb the workflow*could be temporaryDiscuss job training methods

1 (c) Explain how you can use the information on job purpose, responsibility, conditions and the required skills, education and knowledge to perform the job for the stated HR activities

1 (d) Discuss the role of Human Resource (HR) department in the following areasFor safety* education of employees on safety*monitoring the employee behavior in complying with safety regulations*Providing adequate safety equip.For employment law*Educate the employee/employer on employment law* make sure that org comply with law* Take disciplinary action for those who violate law

2 (a) advantages of subcontracting work include*Focus On Core Activities*Cost And Efficiency Savings*Reduced Overhead*Operational Control*Continuity & Risk ManagementDisadvantages*Loss Of Managerial Control*Hidden Costs*Threat to Security and Confidentiality

2 (b) mention that nominated subcontractor is nominated by the client and usually is conversant with client from previous experience. The advantages include*better output due to previous experience with client*less conflicts*increased reliability etc.

3 (a) Pre tender planning Identification of tasks by reviewing the specification, drawings and materials Development of method statement and determination of time period of construction program Site visit and Pre-tender meeting Preparation of subjective BOQ Pre Contract Planning Pre-contract meeting and site layout planning Identify suppliers, subcontractors and vendors Advanced payment and insurance Preparation of objective BOQ Master program preparation and contract budgets Preparation and approval of H&S plan and risk management plan Post contract planning Methods to monitor the master program and corrective action Stage programs and short term programs

3 (b) Recruitment is attracting a qualified pool of candidates to a job vacancy. Some of the sources are Internal sources (Current employees) Referrals from current employees and walk ins Former employees Advertising in the media and internet Employment agencies College recruiting Internships

4 (a) use the same approach as 2 (a)

4 (b) Importance of safety can be stated with reference to*protection of lives, assets and equipment*high morale*responsibility, ethics, legal etc.

4 State the main procedures such as identify the cause of nonconformance to safety procedure, inquiry, verbally reprimanded, written warning, disciplinary action, punishment etc1. if he is from subcontractor inform the subcontractor, prohibit entering the site, requesting a replacement etc.

5 (a) base line curves are used to compare the actual cost of the project with the estimated cost (budget) and the actual cost of the work performed. This takes into consideration the cost and the time schedule. The following is a common figure that is used to depict baseline curves. This comparison allows us to identify the variances with respect to cost and time.

Students are encouraged to study the curve and identify the basic meanings. No detailed answer is expected

5 (b) and 5 (c) This is a subjective answer. Use your common sense and experience to answer

6 (a) importance include more realistic business and project planning actions being implemented in time to be effective greater certainty of achieving business goals and project objectives appreciation of, and readiness to exploit, all beneficial opportunities improved loss control improved control of project and business costs increased flexibility as a result of understanding all options and their associated risks greater control over innovation and business development fewer costly surprises through effective and transparent contingency planning

6 (b) follow the steps in pp slides to develop a risk matrix similar to the following. 6 (c) is a subjective answer.