Paper instructions : Task:Youare required toproduce a report that
critically evaluates anHRM priority areainyour organisation,
particularlyin light ofrecent changes toboththe internal and
external working environment. You should select oneof the following
priority areas, ensuring your choice is well-justifiedin the
context of your organisation:•Strategic HRM(Lecture 2)•Organisational
culturechange and development(Lecture2;Canvas Starter and Chapter
4)•Recruitment, selection and onboarding(Lecture 2;CanvasChapter
6)•Performance management(Lecture 3;Canvas Chapter 5)•Employee
engagement(Lecture4;Canvas Chapter7)•Organisational
learning(Lecture4;Canvas Chapter 8)•Managing equality
anddiversity(Lecture5;CanvasChapters1,2and 3)•Emotional
intelligence(Lecture 5; Canvas Chapter9)You should critically analyse
thechosen priority area in your organisation,identifyingits
weaknesses and the impact this hashadon the effectiveness ofthe
HRM function. You should also consider the wider-organisational
impact of these shortcomings. You mustuse organisational examples to
support yourpoints. Youshouldprovide feasible recommendations as to
how the chosenpriority area could be improvedin your organisation,
and these should be realistic withinthe specific context of your
organisation.?Note: These recommendations will form the basis of
Assignment 2.Ensure you develop a full business report, includinga title
page;executive summary;table of contents;lists of
tables/figures/appendices, if relevant;main body of writing;reference
list; and,appendices.Your module lecturer will provide additional
guidance as to what could be included in each of these areas.
Page 8of 21GUIDANCE FOR STUDENTS IN THE COMPLETION OF TASKS1.Engagement
with Literature SkillsYour work must be informed and supported
by scholarly material that is relevantto and focusedon the task(s)
set; you should make use of scholarly reviews and primary
sources,as appropriate (for example, refereed research articles
and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline).
You should provide evidence that you have accessed a wide
rangeof sources, which may be academic, governmental and
industrial; these sources may include academic journal
articles, textbooks, current news articles, organisational
documents, and websites. You should consider the credibilityof
your sources; academic journals are normally highly credible
sources while websites require carefulconsideration/selection and
should be used sparingly. Any sources you use should be current and
up-to-date, mostly published within the last fiveyears or so,
though seminal/important works in the field may beolder. You
must provide evidenceof your research/own reading throughout your work,
using correctly a suitable referencing system, including in-text
citations in the main body of your work and a reference list at the end
of your work. Guidance specificto this assessment:You should refer to at
least10 crediblesources per 1,000 words. Youshould refer tojournal
articles, relevant websites,text books, current news items and benchmark
your organisation against other organisations to ensure your
assignment is current and up-to-date. At least a quarter of
sources should be dated within the last 12 months and include
organisational examples. High-level referencing skills using
Harvardconventionmust be demonstrated throughout your work and all
sources listed alphabetically within your reference list. 2.Knowledge
and Understanding SkillsAt level 7, you should be able to
demonstrate asystematic understanding of knowledge, and a
critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much
of which is at, or informed by, the forefront ofyour
academic discipline, fieldof study or area of
professional practice, with a comprehensive understanding of
techniques applicable to your own research or advanced
scholarship. Your work must demonstrate your growing mastery of
these concepts, principles, current challenges, innovation and
insights associated with the subject area. Knowledgerelates to the
facts, information and skills you have acquired through your
learning. You demonstrate your understandingby interpreting the
meaning of the factsand information (knowledge). This means that
you need to select and include in your work the contemporary
concepts, techniques, models, theories, etc. appropriate to the
task(s) set. You should be ableto explain the theories, concepts,
etc. meaningfullyto show your understanding. Your mark/grade will also
depend upon the extentto which you demonstrate your knowledge
and understanding; ideally each should be complete and detailed, with
comprehensive coverage.Guidance specific to this assessment:Your
work should demonstrate understanding of organisational priority
areas and the HRM practices that facilitate it, as well as
the role of HRM within the wider organisational
structure.3.Cognitive and IntellectualSkillsYou should be able to:
evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in
the discipline; evaluate methodologies and develop critiques
of them and, where appropriate, to propose new
hypotheses; deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively
to make sound judgementsin the absence of complete data. Your work must
contain evidence of logical, analytical thinking, evaluation and
synthesis. For example, to examine and break information down
into parts, make inferences, compile, compare and contrast
information. This means not just describing what! But also
justifying: Why? How? When? Who? Where? At what cost? At all
times, you must provide justification for your arguments and
judgements. Evidence that you have reflected upon the ideas of experts
within the subject areais crucial to you providing a reasoned and
informed debate within your work. Your choice of methodologies to
gather
Page 9of 21data and information must be rigorously defended.
Furthermore, you should provide evidence that you are able to make
sound judgements and convincing arguments using data and
concepts. Sound, valid, persuasive conclusions are necessary
and must be derived from the content of your work. Where
relevant, alternative solutions and recommendations maybe
proposed.Guidance specific to this assessment: All claims should be
backed up with contemporary evidence from credible and reliable sources.
Your work should be well underpinned through use of an appropriate
number of relevant and credible sources.4.Practical SkillsAt level 7,
you should be able to demonstrate originality in the
application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding
of how established techniques of research and enquiry are
used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.This
includes acting autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at
a professional or equivalent level, originality in tackling and solving
problems, and decision-making in complex and unpredictable contexts or
situations.You shouldbe ableto demonstrate mastery of the leading edge
subject-related concepts and ideas as they relate to real world
situations and/or particular contexts. How do they work in
practice? You will deploy models, methods, techniques, and/or
theories, in those contexts or circumstances, to assess current
situations, perhaps to formulate plans or plausible, justifiable
recommendations to solve problems, or to propose new models, or to
create artefacts, which may be innovative and creative, thereby
demonstratingyour understanding ofhow the boundaries of knowledge are
advanced through research and/or application. This is likely to
involve, for instance, the use of real world artefacts, examples and
cases, the application of a model within an organisation
and/orbenchmarking one theory or organisation against others. Guidance
specific to this assessment:Reference to organisational examples
in relationto the chosen priority area and the role of HRM in achieving
organisational goals/objectives is essential.5.Transferable Skills for
Life and Professional Practice Your work must provide evidence of
the qualities and transferable skills necessary for
postgraduate-level employment in circumstances requiring sound
judgement, personal responsibility and initiative in complex and
unpredictable professional environments. This includes
demonstrating: the independent learning ability for continuing
professional development to advance existing skills and acquire new
competences of a professional nature that will enable you to assume
significant responsibility within organisations; that you can initiate
and complete tasks, projects and procedures, whether
individually and/or collaboratively, to a professional level;
that you can use appropriate media to effectively communicate
information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms for a variety
of audiences; fluency of expression; clarity and effectiveness in
presentation and organisation. Work should be coherent and
well-structured in presentation and organisation.Guidance specific to
this assessment:This assignment shouldbe:•Writing: Written in
UKEnglishin an appropriate business/academic style,using Microsoft
Word•Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.•Length:
2,500-words +/-10% (marks will be deducted if this is exceeded,
in line withAcademic Regulations)•Formatting: Typed on A4 paper in
Times New Roman, Arialor Calibrifont, size11with at least
2.5-centimetremargins, 1.5line-spacingand numbered pages.•Document
format: Reportformat, witha clear title page, including
nameandstudent ID number, executive summary, table of
contents,andreference list (using Harvard referencing throughout).
Page 10of 21STUDENT FEEDBACK FORMThis section details the extentto
which the assessment criteria are demonstrated by you, which in
turn determines your mark. The marks available for each
category of skill are shown. Lecturers will use the space
provided to comment on the achievement of the task(s),
including those areas in which you have performed well and areas
that would benefit from development/improvement.Generic Assessment
Criteria Marks availableMarks awarded1. Engagement with Literature
Skills202. Knowledge and Understanding Skills203. Cognitive and
Intellectual Skills254. Practical Application Skills255. Transferable
Skills for Life and Professional Practice10Assessment Mark (Assessment
marks are subject to ratification at the Exam Board. These comments and
marks are to give feedback on module work and are for guidance only
until they are confirmed. )Late Submission Penalties (tick if
appropriate)%Up to 1 week late (50% Max)Over 1 week late (0%)
Level 7In accordance with the Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications, at the end of Level 7 students should be able to
demonstrate: a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical
awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at,
or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline or area of
professional practice; a comprehensive understanding of techniques
applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship; originality in
the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding
of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create
and interpret knowledgein the discipline; conceptual understanding that
enables the student to evaluate criticallycurrent research and advanced
scholarship in the discipline to evaluate methodologies and develop
critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.
They willbe able to deal with complex issues both systematically and
creatively, make sound judgements inthe absence of complete data, and
communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist
audiences. They will demonstrate self-direction and originality in
tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planningand
implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level to continue to
advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a
high level. They the qualities and transferable skills necessary for
employment requiring the exercise ofinitiative and personal
responsibility; decision-making in complex and unpredictable
situations/professional environments; and the independent learning
ability required for continuing professional development.Level
7FAILFAILMARGINAL FAILSATISFACTORY(Pass)GOOD to VERY GOOD(Merit)
EXCELLENT(Distinction)EXCEPTIONAL(Distinction)Category0-29%30-44%45-49%50-59%60-69%70-84%85-100%Engagement
with literature (including current research, referencing,academic
conventions andacademic honesty)Little or no evidence of readingand/or
reliance on inappropriate sources.Views and findings mostly unsupported
and non-authoritative.Referencing conventions used incoherently or
largely absent.Poor engagement with essential reading. No evidence of
wider reading. Reliance on inappropriate sources, and/or indiscriminate
use of sources. Heavily reliant on information gained through class
contact. Inconsistent andweak use of referencing.Engagement with a very
limited range of relevant and credible sources. Some omissionsand minor
errors.Referencing conventions evident though not always applied
accurately or consistently.Engagement with an appropriate range of
research-informed literature, including sources retrieved independently.
Some over-reliance on texts. Referencing may show minor inaccuracies or
inconsistencies.Engagement with a wide range of research-informed
literature, including sources retrieved independently.Selection of
relevant and credible sources. Very good use of referencing, with
no/very few inaccuracies or inconsistencies.Engagement with an extensive
range of relevant and credible literature, informed by the latest
research. Consistently accurate application of referencing. Exceptional
engagement with an extensive range of relevant and credible literature,
informed by the latest research. High-level referencing skills
consistently and professionally applied.GENERIC ASSESSMENTCRITERIA
Level 7FAILFAILMARGINAL FAILSATISFACTORY(Pass)GOOD to VERY GOOD(Merit)
EXCELLENT(Distinction)EXCEPTIONAL(Distinction)Category0-29%30-44%45-49%50-59%60-69%70-84%85-100%Knowledge
and understanding (A systematic, conceptual understanding of knowledge,
and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much
of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of the discipline; a
comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own
research)Major gaps in knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
is not systematic.Substantial inaccuracies. No awareness of current
problems, insights or the latest research and/or advanced scholarship
within the discipline.Gaps in knowledge, with only superficial
systematic understanding. Some significant inaccuracies and/or
irrelevant material. No critical awareness of current problems,
insights, or latest research within the discipline.Limited knowledge and
systematic understanding of the concepts and principles within the
subject area, which to some marginal extent, is informed by current
researchand scholarship. Some critical awareness of current problems
and/or new insights, but often under-developed.Knowledge is accurate and
reasonably detailed. A systematic understanding of the field of
studyinformed by, to some extent, current research and scholarship, A
critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights though this
may be under-developed occasionally. Knowledge has a well-defined
focus, which is reasonably extensive,coherent and detailed, with a
critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights. Exhibits
good understanding of the breadth and depth of contemporary and
established views, and the work is, at least in part, well-informed by
current research and scholarship. Excellent mastery of a complex and
specialised area of knowledge. A systematic, excellent understanding of
the concepts of the subject informed by current research and
scholarship. Highly critical awareness ofcurrent problems and/or new
insights. A critical, awareness of how the boundaries of knowledge are
advanced through research.Exceptional mastery of a complex and
specialised area of knowledge. An exceptionally critical awareness of
currentproblems and/or new insights. An outstanding understanding of the
concepts of the subject, well-informed by current research and
scholarship. A critical, sophisticated and nuanced awareness of how the
boundaries of knowledge are advanced through research.Cognitiveand
intellectual skills (Critical evaluation of current research Wholly or
almost wholly descriptive work. Little or no evaluation or critique or
Largely descriptive work, withsuperficial use of critical evaluation of
research and Limited attempt at critical evaluation/ critique of current
research and Some critical evaluation/ critique of current research and
methodologies, Sound critical evaluation/ critique of current research
and methodologies, Excellent critical evaluation/ critique of current
research and methodologies, Exceptional critical evaluation/ critique of
current research and
Level 7FAILFAILMARGINAL FAILSATISFACTORY(Pass)GOOD to VERY GOOD(Merit)
EXCELLENT(Distinction)EXCEPTIONAL(Distinction)Category0-29%30-44%45-49%50-59%60-69%70-84%85-100%and
methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to
propose new hypotheses; make sound judgements in the absence of complete
data.) attempt at a systematic approach.Failure to developarguments,
leading to illogical or invalid judgements. Unsubstantiated
generalisations, made without use of credible evidence.methodologies.
Absent or weak developmentof hypotheses and judgements. Information
accepted uncritically, uses generalised statements made with scant
evidence and unsubstantiated opinions. Ideas sometimes illogical and
contradictory.methodologies, tending towards description.Limited attempt
to propose new hypotheses. Can deal with complex issues but not
systematically or creatively. Some evidence to support emerging
judgements but these may be underdeveloped or with a little
inconsistency / mis-interpretation.May assert rather than argue a
case.though slightly underdeveloped in places, Proposes adequate but
limited new hypotheses, where relevant. Can deal with complex issues but
not fully systematically or creatively. Ability to make judgements
based on data (that may be incomplete) but with some tendency to
assert/state opinion rather than argue on the basis of reason and
evidence.Proposes new hypotheses, where appropriate. Can deal with
complex issues systematically and with some creativity. Ability to make
sound judgements based on data (that may be incomplete) Proposes
innovative hypotheses, where appropriate. Can synthesise complex issues
systematically and creatively. Ability to investigate contradictory or
incomplete information and make strong, persuasive, arguments and
sophisticated judgements.methodologies, Proposes innovative hypotheses,
where appropriate.Exemplary systematic and creative synthesis of complex
issues. Ability to investigate contradictory or incomplete information
and make strong, persuasive, arguments and sophisticated, nuanced,
judgements. Potential for journal publication or doctoral
research.Practical skills(Originality / creativity in the application of
knowledge, tools and techniques and Limited or no use of methods,
materials, tools and/or techniques.Little or no appreciation of
Rudimentary application of methods, materials, tools and/or techniques
but without An awareness and mostly appropriate application of
well-established methods, materials, tools An appropriate application of
standard methods, materials, tools and/or techniques.A very good
application of arange of methods, materials, tools and/or techniques.An
advanced application of knowledge, methods, materials, tools and/or
techniques.Exceptional application skills in complex, unpredictable,
contexts, drawing skilfully on the latest
Level 7FAILFAILMARGINAL FAILSATISFACTORY(Pass)GOOD to VERY GOOD(Merit)
EXCELLENT(Distinction)EXCEPTIONAL(Distinction)Category0-29%30-44%45-49%50-59%60-69%70-84%85-100%in
tackling and solving problems in complex and unpredictable professional
situations; practical use of established techniques of research and
enquiry to create and interpret knowledge in thediscipline.)the context
of the application.Limited understanding of the application of theory to
practice or making appropriate links between the two.Very weak
problem-solving skillsin complex and unpredictable contexts.
consideration and competence.Flawed appreciation of the context of the
application.Weak understanding of the application of theory to practice,
with only occasional evidence of making appropriate links between the
two. Weak problem-solving skills in complex and unpredictable contexts.
and/or techniques, with occasional errors.Basic appreciation of the
context of the application. Theoretical knowledge and understanding
applied in practice, but not always making logical links between the
two.Can identify problems and propose basic solutions without fully
appreciating the complexity of unpredictable contexts. Clear
appreciation of the context of the application. Mainly consistent,
accurate and logical application of theory to practice, making
appropriate links between the two.Can identify problems and propose
mostly appropriate solutions in complex and unpredictable contexts, with
elements of originality.Very good consideration of the context of the
application, with perceptive insights. Can identify problems and propose
appropriate solutionsin complex and unpredictable contexts.Evidence of
originality and creativity. The context of the application is well
considered, and insightful.Can identify complex problems and propose
excellent solutions. An excellent grasp of techniques applicable to own
research or advanced scholarship.Shows originality in application of
knowledge and techniques, and of how established techniques of enquiry
create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.research within the
discipline. Can identify complex problems and propose sophisticated,
original solutions. An outstanding application of techniques applicable
to own research or advanced scholarship.Shows originality in application
of knowledge and techniques, and of how established techniques of
enquiry create and interpret knowledge in the discipline with
assimilation and development of cutting edge processes and
techniques.Transferable skills for life Communication medium is
Communication medium is poorly Can communicate in Can communicate Can
communicate Can communicate Can communicate
Level 7FAILFAILMARGINAL FAILSATISFACTORY(Pass)GOOD to VERY GOOD(Merit)
EXCELLENT(Distinction)EXCEPTIONAL(Distinction)Category0-29%30-44%45-49%50-59%60-69%70-84%85-100%andprofessional
practice(Exercise of self-direction, autonomy and personal
responsibility; plan and implement tasks at a professional level;
independent learning; use appropriate media to communicate
effectivelyand professionally to a variety of audiences;fluency of
expression; systematic approach; clarity and effectiveness in
presentation and organisation.)inappropriate or misapplied.Work is
poorly structured, disorganised and/or confusingly expressed. Very weak
use of language and/or very inappropriate style. Little or no evidence
of autonomy (or collaboration, where relevant) in the completion of
tasks.Little or no evidence of the skills required in professional,
postgraduate employment.designed and/or not suitable for the audience.
Work is poorly presented in a disjointed manner. It is loosely, and at
times incoherently, structured, with information and ideas often poorly
expressed. Weak use of language and/or inappropriate style. Weak
independent initiative (or collaboration, if relevant). Limited evidence
of the skills required in professional, postgraduate employment.a
suitable medium but with some room for improvement. Mostly ordered
presentation and structure in which relevant ideas / concepts are
reasonably expressed. Work may lack coherence in places. Can work as
part of a team, but with limited involvement in group activities.
Demonstrates some but not all of the basic skills required in
professional, postgraduate employment, with some areas of minor
weakness.effectively in a suitable format, but may have minor
errors.Mostly coherent, organised work, in a suitable structure and is
for the most part clearly expressed. Can work effectively independently
and/or as part of a team, with clear contribution to group activities.
Demonstrates the skills required in professional, postgraduate
employment, with someareas of strength and some of minor weakness.well,
confidently and consistentlyin a suitable format.Work is coherent,
fluent, well-structured and organised. Can work very well autonomously
and/or as part of a team, with a good contribution to group activities.
Demonstrates comprehensive professional, postgraduate employment
skills.professionally confidently and consistently in a suitable
format.Work is coherent, very fluent and is presented professionally.
Can work autonomously with initiative. Where relevant can work
professionally within a team, showing leadership skills as appropriate,
managing conflict and meeting obligations. Demonstrates excellent
professional, postgraduate employment skills and a strong appetite for
further development.with an exceptionally high level of professionalism.
Work is remarkably coherent, very fluent and is presented
professionally. Can work outstandingly well and professionally within a
team, showing advanced leadership skills.Demonstrates exemplary
professional, postgraduate employment skills and a strong appetite for
further development.THIS DOCUMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN WELSH
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