In this part of the report you are required to do two things.

 Assignment – 5DVP - Part A This document is for guidance only – to be used in the classroom workshop. Your actual assignment must be completed on the electronic template you will find on Online Services.

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Part A (AC 1.1) (950 words)

In this part of the report you are required to do two things. You are required to conduct research and produce a report on the role and contribution of the HR professional within organisations and how the CIPD’s Profession Map helps to define this.

You should then produce a report of approximately 950 words to cover the following points:  An evaluation of what it means to be an HR professional in the contemporary and emerging business

environment. (AC1.1)  The range of knowledge, skills and behaviours required by HR professionals and stating why these are

important (use the terminology from the CIPD Profession Map and illustrate with examples as appropriate). (AC1.1)

 How the CIPD Profession Map is used to define and evaluate what HR professional do. (AC1.1) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 In addition to the above, in a short paragraph, briefly describe how you will transfer the new knowledge and skills gained during this assignment into working practices.

 You should also include 3-5 references from up to date and relevant sources in order to support your findings.