ASSESSMENT ITEM 3: DESCRIPTION

This assessment aims to evaluate how students critically assess the strategic importance of HRM in light of the seismic shift in employment landscape brought about by changes in the external environment in the last few years. The focus is on best practices and HRM initiatives that contribute to organisational effectiveness, sustainability, and innovation.

The assessment should be in the form of analysis. Students should address the following in the case study report:

• Identify (at least) three (3) dominant HRM issues/challenges faced.

  • In analysing and addressing the dominant HRM issues, students should use (1) related theoretical frameworks or lessons taught in the lectures or used in the recommended textbook and (2) statistics and figures to demonstrate the importance of issue.

• Decide which issue is the most pertinent or significant. Explain why with supporting information.

  • Explain how this problem can be solved in the short term (within the next six months) and in the long-term (for the next two to three years);

  • Include any adverse pitfalls from the recommendation that may potentially have a negative impact, and offer constructive counter strategies to resistance.

• For the other two issues – Discuss briefly plausible courses of action or recommendations.

The complete report should contain the following:

1. Cover page

2. Contents page (outlining the headings and page numbers in the report)

3. A one-page executive summary that succinctly spells out the brief of the report, highlighting some of the key findings and recommendations.

4. The introduction should include a brief profile of the given case, with the identification of the three HRM issues/concerns set in context.

5. The body of the report should be used to discuss and analyse the three key HRM issues and challenges.

6. In the conclusion, summarise the main findings and your recommendations.

7. References page in APA style (7th edition)

8. Appendices

Format of report:

• There should be no more than 5,000 words (excluding reference page, appendices)

• 1.5 line spacing; Times Roman Font, 12

• APA referencing style, 7th edition

• Ensure proper in-text citation