HRM Midterm Summer 2026 Question Paper

1. Imagine a company that wants to expand its business into a new international market. To succeed, all parts of the organization must work together toward the same goal. Outline the three levels of company strategy. Explain how HR strategy connects with the higher business levels to support this kind of growth. [5 Marks; CLO1; Level - 2]. 2. A large retail company decides to buy a smaller competitor to expand into new cities. Utilize the strategy formulation process to plan two specific activities that the HR department must perform during the environmental scanning and implementation phases. [5 Marks; CLO2; Level 3]. 3. A software company is losing its best program developers to rivals, which stops them from creating unique new products. Apply the rules of strategic alignment to develop three practical HR actions (using hiring, training, or rewards) that keep key talent in place. [5 Marks; CLO2; Level 3]. 4. Analyze how an HRIS converts daily employee records into strategic intelligence for senior leadership. Distinguish between how a planning team uses HRIS data for demand forecasting versus supply analysis. [5 Marks; CLO3; Level 4]. 5. Examine the internal and external factors that influence how a company uses an HRIS. Contrast the professional and legal problems that occur when a business collects extensive employee metrics but fails to apply data minimization principles. [5 Marks; CLO3; Level 4].