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HRM2603: Assessment 3
HRM2603 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2026 – Due 14 September 2026
Answer the following questions by applying and critically engaging with the subject matter contained in
lessons 02 to 06.
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
Layout and technical presentation [2 marks]
Two (2) marks will be awarded for the layout and technical presentation of your assignment. Please follow
the guidelines provided on pages 15 and 19 of this document.
Question 1 [11 marks]
1.1 Explain why some industries make greater use of pay-for-performance plans (incentives) than
others. Use concepts from remuneration management covered in the module to explain when
incentives are likely to be effective and when they may be less effective. (5)
1.2 Reflect on your understanding of remuneration before [3 marks] you registered for this module.
Explain how your perspective has changed after working through lessons 2 to 6. Use relevant
remuneration principles and concepts from the module [3 marks] to support your reflection and
demonstrate how different concepts have influenced your understanding of remuneration. (6)
Question 2 [11 marks]
Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow:
A remuneration survey at BuildMore Construction reveals that salaries are at the 90th percentile
compared to competitors. Despite declining profitability, the CFO argues that reducing employee pay
will have a negative impact on motivation and turnover.
2.1 Explain what it means to pay at the 90th percentile [2 marks], identify [1 mark] and discuss [2 marks]
the external market positioning strategy BuildMore Construction is using. (5)
2.2 Critically discuss the tension between cost efficiency (controlling costs) and external competitiveness
in this scenario. (6)
Read the scenario on the next page and answer the question that follows:
Question 3 [16 marks]
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