Subject: Strategic Human Resource Management
Assessment item
Essay
Due date:07-Apr-2014
Length:approximately 2500 words*
Submission method
Turnitin.com
Task
Discuss the challenges faced by HR professionals in taking a strategic approach to deploying the HR function in organisations.
Use a case example of a real organisation as well as academic literature to ground your discussion.
Rationale: This assignment aims to foster a deeper understanding of the implications of taking a strategic approach to HRM.
Marking criteria
Marking guide for essayCriterion and weighting
Discussion of context and identification of challenges (10 marks) / Detailed specification of challenges, grounded in a case example and academic literature.
Analysis of challenges (15 marks) / Analysis draws on case evidence and academic literature, canvassing multiple perspectives.
Recommendations to overcome challenges (10 marks) / Recommendations are clear, detailed and linked to the analysis.
Written expression (grammar, spelling, punctuation, essay structure) (5 marks) / Noerrors in written expression.
Presentation
As this is a Masters level subject, it is assumed that you are familiar with the conventions of academic writing. In terms of requirements specific to this subject, you should observe the following:
• Useessay format
• Use 12 point font, 1.5 line spacing;
• Do not use footnotes or endnotes.
• In-text citations and a reference list (not bibliography) must be provided. Use the APA system of referencing.
Please upload your assignment in Word format
Notes:
Please use at least 15-20 references (Dated 2005-2012) including books and journals.
Keep the similarity below 15%. As the assignment is to be upload on turnitin.com.
Follow essay format.
Please give all the headings and follow all the points as given in the structure below.
Structure of the assessment:
Topic Question:
Discuss the challenges faced by HR professionals in taking a strategic approach to deploying the HR function in organisations.
Use a case example of a real organisation as well as academic literature to ground your discussion
Introduction:
State the essay objectives and scope
Define key term/s: SHRM; strategic
Discussion:
Provide a brief company overview
Business mission , vision, objectives, strategy, structure
Organisational policies
Evaluate the external and internal environment affecting the organisation
Describe the SHRM practices and policies
Identify HR challenges and issues within the organisation
Analysis of the challenges:
What are the causes or reasons of these issues/challenges?
Discuss the implications of these challenges within the internal and external environment?
Who are affected?
Recommendations:
Provide recommendations on how to overcome these challenges
Conclusion:
Summarise key points in your essay
References:
At least 15 academic sources
Dated 2005-2012
Use APA style of referencing