Strategic Human Resource Management Assessment

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

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:
• Use essay 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:

n  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:

n  State the essay objectives and scope

n  Define key term/s:  SHRM; strategic

Discussion:

n  Provide a brief company overview

n  Business mission , vision, objectives, strategy, structure

n  Organisational policies

n  Evaluate the external and internal environment affecting the organisation

n  Describe the SHRM practices and policies

n  Identify HR challenges and issues within the organisation

Analysis of the challenges:

n  What are the causes or reasons of these issues/challenges?

n  Discuss the implications of these challenges within the internal and external environment?

n  Who are affected?

Recommendations:

n  Provide recommendations on how to overcome these challenges

Conclusion:

n  Summarise key points in your essay

References:

n  At least 15 academic sources

        Dated 2005-2012

        Use APA style of referencing