1. Read the document “7 HR best practices” provided on Canvas under additional information. What roles Human Resources can play in the formulation and implementation of an organisation’s strategic plan?
2. If Bounce Fitness decided that in order to be effective it must develop high performing self-managed teams. Name common human resources practices that could be adopted to support this direction.
3. Read through The Fitness Australia business Principles and Guidelines and the National Fitness industry code of practice, provided on Canvas under additional information.
List the types of emerging practices or environmental trends that could impact on Bounce
fitness staff.
4. (A.) What types of information would Bounce Fitness needs to consider when predicting future labour needs?
(B.) Describe strategies that could be used to agree on human resource philosophies,
values and policies with Bounce Fitness Managers
(C.) List options for sourcing Bounce Fitness labour supply and skill requirements.
5. Describe the benefits and disadvantages of using one of the following options for the provision of human resource services.
- External provision by a consultant or contractor or
- Outsourcing the work to an external service provider or
- Allocating the work to existing staff
Benefits Disadvantages
External provision by a consultant or contractor
Outsourcing the work to an external service provider
Allocating the work to existing staff
6. How could new technology be used to support human resource plans for Bounce fitness?
Give examples of risks that need to be managed in relation to a strategic human
resources plan.
7. Refer to the “Annual Strategic Human Resources Plan documents for Bounce Fitness” provided on Canvas under additional information. Name its key elements and requirements.