Choose an organisation with which you are familiar. Identify an HRM problem or issue and consider how this issue contributes, or fails to contribute, to organisational effectiveness. Discuss how a critical understanding of HRM theory might help the organisation deal with this problem or issue in practice. Develop a set of strategic recommendations for the organisation. Pick only one area of HRM problems: 1. Recruitment and Selection 2. Appraisal 3. Reward 4. Employment Relations 5. Human Resource Development 6. Conflict, Negotiation and Communication 7. Comparative and International HRM 3000 words Module learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and critically evaluate the effectiveness of key elements of HRM strategy and practice 2. Critically analyse the extent to which HRM can contribute to organisational effectiveness 3. Locate and critique the underpinning theoretical and conceptual frameworks relating to HRM 4. Demonstrate and critically evaluate the divergence between vocational ‘aspiration’ and organisational ‘reality’ with regard to HRM strategy and practice 5. Demonstrate a range of vocationally relevant interpersonal skills e.g. communication, negotiation, teamwork 6. Understand how it contributes to knowledge of the importance of the wider Managing Relations theme. Marking Criteria The assignment should demonstrate the following: 1. An ability to draw on appropriate theory to critically evaluate and address a practical HRM problem (learning outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6). 2. A clear set of appropriate recommendations that are rooted in the theories discussed (learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 6). 3. The assignment should be well-structured and referenced. An unreferenced assignment will automatically result in a fail. The assignment is about your ability to use HR theory critically to explore a practical HRM problem. What makes a good assignment? Understanding of theory Evaluation of theory and application of theory to practice Critique i.e. recognition and evaluation of limitations and inconsistencies in theory Ability to make theoretically informed recommendations Marking Criteria (A): Identification of an organisational problem Identification of theory to help illuminate that problem no correct or incorrect answer. Marks are awarded for ability to argue relevance Critical evaluation of the theory and application of theory to practice i.e. recognition of limitations etc. Marking Criteria (C) and (D): Make recommendations and link these back to the theory and discussion The structure needs to be logical and signposted. This makes it easier to follow and assign marks REFERENCES Suggested Structure: Introduction what the essay is about and what the structure will be (5% of words) Section 1: Identify a problem issue and explain how it contributes to or limits organisational effectiveness (15% of words). Section 2: Identify and discuss relevant theory. This should include criticisms (from literature and in relation to practice) and limitations (60% of words). Recommendations (15% of words) Conclusion sum up (5% of words)
Read less
They have a magnificent team. These people are always kind and willing to listen to your concerns or issues. Better yet, your assignment is always ready before the time, they usually send you a draft to double-check before they finalize your paper.
Delivering a high-quality product at a reasonable price is not enough anymore.
That’s why we have developed 5 beneficial guarantees that will make your experience with our service enjoyable, easy, and safe.
You have to be 100% sure of the quality of your product to give a money-back guarantee. This describes us perfectly. Make sure that this guarantee is totally transparent.
Read moreEach paper is composed from scratch, according to your instructions. It is then checked by our plagiarism-detection software. There is no gap where plagiarism could squeeze in.
Read moreThanks to our free revisions, there is no way for you to be unsatisfied. We will work on your paper until you are completely happy with the result.
Read moreYour email is safe, as we store it according to international data protection rules. Your bank details are secure, as we use only reliable payment systems.
Read moreBy sending us your money, you buy the service we provide. Check out our terms and conditions if you prefer business talks to be laid out in official language.
Read more