Order # 12624

Guide to Writing the BSMAN 3003 SHRM Assignment 1

Due Date: Sunday, 7 April 2019, 11:55 PM

Value: 25%

Word Limit: 1,500 plus or minus 10% only

Purpose:

This assessment task will enable students to:

· Develop knowledge of the theories and concepts of human resource management;

· Understand the strategic aims of human resource management

Task Overview:

In the ‘war for talent’, human resource strategies are increasingly focused on making the organisation an ‘employer of choice’. However, meeting the needs of employees is becoming increasingly difficult, as firms face challenges such as globalisation, rapid technological change and the differing needs and expectations of a workforce spanning Baby Boomers to Generation Y.

Discuss the three current or emerging challenges below that human resource practitioners’ face in meeting the diverse needs of the contemporary workforce. In responding to this task, you may consider academic literature, business publications, credible online material as well as incorporating knowledge and experiences from within your own organization/industry.

1. Globalisation

2. Technology & Innovation

3. Recruitment & Retention (Organisational Sustainability)

NB make sure you use the text book below as one of the sources!

Nankervis, A., Baird, M., Coffey, J. & Shields, J. (2017). Human Resource Management – Strategy & Practice (9th ed.). Victoria, Australia: Cengage. ISBN: 9780170369862.

SAMPLE SOURCES & READINGS:

http://www.jimsjournal.org/6%20Bhushan%20Kapoor.pdf

https://www.conferenz.co.nz/content/whitepapers/2013/The%20Role%20of%20HR%20Practitioners%20Maintaining%20Sustainability%20in%20Organisations.pdf

https://www.ddiworld.com/DDIWorld/media/trend-research/theglobalizationofhrpractices_fullreport_ddi.pdf?ext=.pdf

http://www.sagepub.com/upm-data/45673_1.pdf

http://www.academia.edu/7330616/KEY_CHALLENGES_AND_TRENDS_FACED_BY_HUMAN_RESOURCE_MANAGERS

http://asbbs.org/files/2011/ASBBS2011v1/PDF/C/CrouseP.pdf

http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications-and-media/current-publications/hr-summit-2012/hr-summit-full-report

http://work911.com/planningmaster/planningarticles/challengesofhrmgmt.htm

http://www.ceridian.ca/en/news/2005/10trends.pdf

http://rphrm.curtin.edu.au/2010/issue2/talent.html

http://www.sosyalarastirmalar.com/cilt2/sayi8pdf/abdullah_haslinda1.pdf

https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/05_2012/report_march08.pdf

http://www.workforceinstitute.org/wp-content/themes/revolution/docs/21st-century-workforce.pdf

http://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/hrs/publications/hr_resource_binder.pdf

http://rphrm.curtin.edu.au/2006/issue2/strategic.html

SOME POSSIBLE SOURCE WEB SITES (Note that some may now be inactive):

http://scholar.google.com.au/scholar?q=Strategic+HRM+challenges+essay&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart&sa=X&ei=hkOCVLTuDILPmwWzqYHwCA&ved=0CBoQgQMwAA

http://rphrm.curtin.edu.au/index.html

https://www.ahri.com.au/resources/hrmonthly

http://www.hcamag.com

htthttp://workplaceinfo.com.au/hr-managementp://chttps://www.ahri.com.au/resources/hrmonthlycs.mit.edu/21c/index.html

http://www.foresight.gov.uk/default800.htm

http://www.defence.gov.au/nspb/htibbs-futuresV.4.ppt

http://www.dol.gov/dol/asp/public/futurework/welcome.html

http://www.fastcompany.com

http://www.bsr.org

http://www.csp.uts.edu.au

http://www-csc.mty.itesm.mx/~laava/KMetaSite/menu/sitemap.htm

http://www.managewithoutthem.com

http://www.futurists.net.au

Your response should:

· Be in essay format, with introduction, body and conclusion

· Use Arial font, 11pt., with 1.5 line spacing.

· Use Word’s “normal” margin setting.

· Include references, cited using APA style, from at least six (6) credible sources .

· Adhere to the word count +/- 10%. Submissions outside this limit may be returned for editing

1. Use this template to write your Report.

2. The text in RED is instructional. You should delete it before printing or sending your essay.

3. Keep your sentences short and concise. Use bulleted lists to highlight key points and, and use researched information to assist you in writing.

4. Break up your paragraphs with extra headings if necessary.

5. Source, cite and reference properly and include a reference list in the Appendice. Use APA referencing; try to incorporate active web links; use Moodle readings. A minimum of six (6) sources are required.

6. Include a word count (excluding references and diagrams).

7. Not all of the suggested information may be applicable to you…think!

8. This template works best when used in Microsoft Word ’97-2007

ACADEMIC ESSAY WRITING:

Essays usually have three interlinked parts: Introduction, Body and Conclusion. In an essay you do not describe, rather you analyse ideas (and in some cases present an argument) and discuss. In this assignment you analyse and discuss. First write up an Essay Plan, then write up essay (SEXI).

Essay Structure (Adapted from) http://students.acu.edu.au/office_of_student_success/academic_skills_unit_asu/academic_reading_and_writing/academic_writing/essay_structure

Abstract/Introduction

The introduction sets the scene for the whole essay. For an 1500 word essay, this could be a 150 word paragraph (or two paragraphs). The purpose of the introduction is to identify the topic, your point of view and the main reasons for your response.

Often this paragraph includes:

· An introductory sentence or two related directly to the particular ‘Challenges’ you have selected.

· A definition or explanation of key terms, cited from your discipline (SHRM).

· A clear statement of the focus of the essay or the position being argued (This is your ‘thesis’ statement).

· Sentences that give a clear idea of what the essay will be about (content) and the direction (scope) the essay will take.

Body

Paragraphs in the body of the essay show your discussion of the main ideas supporting your position or response to the question. Ideas from the scholarly literature give credibility and weight to your argument.

Each paragraph should link with the previous paragraph and may include:

· A topic sentence: a statement of the main idea of the paragraph.

· Explanation or supporting evidence from the scholarly readings.

· Further evidence from your reading to deepen your discussion.

· Application of ideas to a scenario or through the use of an example.

· Your discussion of, comment on and evaluation of these ideas.

· A concluding sentence that brings the paragraph to a close.

Conclusion

The purpose of the conclusion is to summarise and make final evaluative comments. It is important to refer back to the essay question.

This paragraph includes:

· A brief summary of the main ideas presented in the essay.

· Confirmation of the thesis included in the introduction.

· Final evaluative comments on the relative importance of the arguments.

· Comments on the ongoing significance of the topic as an issue that needs further discussion or investigation, including other approaches and predictions.

Note: Citations (references to other peoples’ work) are an integral part of academic writing – incorrectly citing someone’s work is plagiarism. An essay with few or no citations is a cause of concern for lecturers. This leads to thinking that the student has done insufficient reading for the essay; or, worse, as noted, that the student has plagiarised material, intentionally or not.

Note: A citation is different from a quotation. When you quote someone else's work you use that writer's actual words; use quotation marks or other special formatting (name, date, page number). When you cite someone else's work, you simply refer to it, normally by using the author's name – either in-text (date in brackets) or both name and date in brackets. There are a number of citation systems used in academic writing: You will use APA.

SAMPLE (MASTERS) SHRM ESSAYS (For writing style and referencing only)

http://papyr.com/esp/sample_essay_1_n_s.pdf

http://www.mbawinner.com/Assignments/Connection_between_strategy_and_human_resource_management.pdf

ESSAY WRITING ONLINE HELP

http://federation.edu.au/students/learning-and-study/online-help-with/essay-writing

SEXI Academic Essay Plan Template

http://www.thestudygurus.com/files/products/ESK/%5BTSG%5D%20Essay%20Plan%20Template.pdf

Delete this page and previous pages prior to submission!

ASSIGNMENT 1 – BSMAN 3003

Essay on Contemporary and Future Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management

Challenge/Issue 1: Globalisation

Challenge/Issue 2: Technology & Innovation

Challenge/Issue 3: Recruitment & Retention (Organisational Sustainability)

Date:

Word Count:

Submitted By:

Student I.D.:

Table of Contents (For Ref purposes ONLY)

1. Introduction/Abstract: Emerging Challenges for HRM Practitioners 1

2. Challenges Analysed & Discussed 1

3. Conclusion 1

4. Reference List 3

5. Appendices 3

Note: Normally an essay is one continuous text without specific headings, but for the purpose of instruction this assignment will use headings.

1. Introduction: Emerging Challenges for HRM Practitioners

(150 words)

On separate page

The purpose of the introduction is to identify the topic, your point of view and the main reasons for your response.

Often this paragraph includes:

· An introductory sentence or two related directly to the particular ‘Challenges’ you have selected.

· A definition or explanation of key terms, cited from SHRM.

· A clear statement of the focus of the essay or the position being argued (This is your your ‘thesis’ statement)……e.g. Key challenges being faced by HR practitioners in the future

· Sentences that give a clear idea of what the essay will be about (content) and the direction (scope) the essay will take.

(Suggestion: Start with an introductory sentence on the organisation involved, what is does and where it does it and how SHRM is involved. Next sentence(s) introduce the three selected ‘Challenges’ this company will face in the future and why they are of particular importance to this company. Add a supporting citation/reference in-text to support the importance of each of the ‘Challenges’ -- This validates why these ‘Challenges’ are important.)

Type Introduction here.

ON SEPARATE PAGE

2. Body: Challenges Analysed & Discussed

(1000 - 1200 words)

This is the essential ‘body’ of the essay: The paragraphs in the body of the essay show your discussion of the main ideas supporting your position or response to the questions (Three ‘Challenges’ selected). Ideas from the scholarly literature give credibility and weight to your argument (So use them…..from credible sources!).

Each paragraph should link with the previous paragraph and may include:

· A topic sentence: a statement of the main idea of the paragraph.

· Explanation or supporting evidence from the scholarly readings.

· Further evidence from your reading to deepen your discussion.

· Application of ideas to a scenario or through the use of an example.

· Your discussion of, comment on and evaluation of these ideas.

· A concluding sentence that brings the paragraph to a close.

As a guide to starting to write up your body, use the ‘SEXI’ structure below:

S: A Topic Sentence. What the paragraph is going to be about. Name the ‘Challenges’ and how each are linked in terms of strategic HRM.

E: A full Explanation of the point you’re making in this paragraph. This should make up the bulk of your paragraph.

X: eXamples or justifications that back up what you’ve said in that paragraph. Use supporting research, citations, etc.

I: Why is this point Important? Explain why this point is important to the essay as a whole. What’s the significance of this point to the essay topic?

Note: You may find that using a SWOT analysis, and/or a comparative SWOT analysis, useful in indentifying, comparing and contrasting relative strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for each of the ‘Challenges’, and allow you to combine and contrast concepts more easily. (Template in Appendices).

Type your ‘body’ here.

3. Conclusion

(50 – 100 words)

Conclusion

The purpose of the conclusion is to summarise and make final evaluative comments. It is important to refer back to the essay question/Challenges (and perhaps note their SWOT elements as a guide).

.

This section includes:

· A brief summary of the main ideas presented in the essay.

· Confirmation of the thesis included in the introduction.

· Final evaluative comments on the relative importance of the arguments.

· Comments on the ongoing significance of the topic as an issue that needs further discussion or investigation, including other approaches and predictions.

Type your conclusion here.

FINAL EDITING: TAKE ALL THE PARTS OF THE ESSAY AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT THEY CONCEPTUALLY LINK…..THAT WHAT YOU INCLUDE IN THE ABSTRACT/INTRODUCTION IS A REAL SYNOPSIS OF THE BODY, AND THAT YOUR BODY IS LINKED TO CONCEPTS AND FLOWS WELL, AND THAT ALL DISCUSSION IS BROUGHT TO A NATURAL END IN THE CONCLUSION. ALSO, LOOK AT YOUR REFERENCING AND USE OF CREDIBLE LITERATURE AND ADD/INCLUDE RELEVANT IN-TEXT REFERENCING (AND MULTIPLE REFERENCING IN-TEXT) WHERE APPLICABLE.

4. Reference List

APA STYLE

5. Appendices

Appendix I:

Include any supporting information, diagrams, etc. If no supporting information or diagrams are used, then cut section from template and Table of Contents.

Appendix II: SWOT Analysis:

Challenge Name: Globalisation

Do one SWOT for each Challenge, then combine in Comparative SWOT.

Internal
Strengths	Weaknesses
	1.
External
Opportunities	Threats
	1.

SWOT Analysis Summary

Challenge Name: Technology & Innovation

Do one SWOT for each Challenge, then combine in Comparative SWOT.

Internal
Strengths	Weaknesses
	2.
External
Opportunities	Threats
	2.

SWOT Analysis Summary

Challenge Name: Recruitment & Retention (Organisational Sustainability)

Do one SWOT for each Challenge, then combine in Comparative SWOT.

Internal
Strengths	Weaknesses
	3.
External
Opportunities	Threats
	3.

SWOT Analysis Summary

SWOT Analysis Examples

http://articles.bplans.com/swot-analysis-examples

Appendix III: Comparative SWOT Analysis

Note the comparative Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the three ‘Challenges’.

	Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3
	Globalisation	Technology & Innovation	Recruitment & Retention (Organisational Sustainability)
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats