QUESTION 2 [20 MARKS] In April 2022, employees in your government department participated in a strike in support of a 5% wage increase. The minister then decided to administer a final warning to all workers who had participated in the strike even though the strike was considered lawful under the Labour Relations Amendment Act. The employees affected have decided to approach the CCMA because they feel the warning has been issued unfairly. As the HR manager, explain to the employees what the CCMA does and its five key functions. QUESTION 3 [15 MARKS] It is imperative that HR managers be familiar with the legislation that affects the roles and functions of an organisation. This is because the law ensures transparency, fair labour practice and provides guidelines for the various stages of the recruitment and selection process. Write a response in which you discuss the six steps of the talent acquisition process. Make sure to keep the guidelines stipulated in the Labour Relations Act guidelines in mind when discussing the selection processes. Note: For this question, you are expected to do various extra readings regarding these leadership styles and to illustrate the effectiveness of the styles by using real-world examples. [30 MARKS] Given the recent events concerning the lack of motivation and the strike which has taken place at your government department, it is important that you practice self-awareness and emotional intelligence. This is because emotional intelligence is imperative to effective leadership. As a manager, you are expected to know and use various processes and systems to the benefit of the organisation especially in ensuring that the recent events are not repeated. Write a response in which you discuss any of the following: Strategic leadership; Transactional leadership; or Transformational leadership QUESTION 4 Examine five ways in which the selected style of leadership is effective for managing staff in the public sector. In your examination, highlight the importance of emotional self-awareness in effective leadership. This should be done to prevent the recent demotivation in staff morale, as well as the need to prevent any further strike action. Note: For this question, you are expected to do various extra readings regarding these leadership styles and to illustrate the effectiveness of the styles by showing real-world examples. QUESTION 5 [10 MARKS] Write a brief response in which you explain the purpose, as well as five (5) characteristics of an effective Performance Appraisal System. Your answer should keep the public service in mind when highlighting your response.