MGT501 Human Resource Management GDB No. 2 Solution 23rd January 2016

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Human Resource Management
(MGT 501)
GDB No. 02
Topic/Area for Discussion
“Performance Appraisal and Career Progression”
Due Date: January 25, 2016
Total Marks : 5

Scenario:
Ms. Ayesha has been working in the administration of a hospital for the last four years. According to the rules of service, she is due for a promotion at the end of the year. Her annual performance review is good and the department members all agree that she is a supportive and hard-working individual.
However, when the promotions are announced Ayesha finds that Mr. Ali, a person with just two years of experience in the position has been promoted over her. When she went to the HR department, she was told that Mr. Ali was promoted because of his higher qualification. However, the HR manager also said that it would be difficult for the department members to accept a female in a higher position of authority anyway and she should not take this as a reflection of her competence.
Questions:
1- Do you think this decision was fair and the reasoning of the HR manager justified?
2- Justify your answer with reasonable arguments.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Your discussion must be based on logical facts. Use of Internet and other sources is encouraged for reference but copy pasted content will be marked Zero (0).
The GDB requires analysis of BOTH the problem and the recommended solution.
The answer should not exceed 150 words.
The GDB will open and close on specified date and time. Please note that no grace day or extra time will be given for posting comments on GDB.
Do not copy or exchange your answer with other students. Two identical/copied comments will be marked Zero (0) and may damage your grade in the course.