Topic: Strategic HR – Using literature, critically assess the 3 main approaches to HRM (best practice/best fit/configurational) Use examples where companies might use each and why.
At least 10 Academic references
▪ Due: Friday 13th April 5pm
▪ Introduce the essay;
▪ Where possible, compare and contrast different authors’ views on the topic;
▪ Engage with theories and practices in analysing the topic;
▪ Provide empirical examples to illustrate arguments, drawing on evidence from academic empirical research as well as media and consultancy reports;
▪ Outline management implications where relevant;
▪ Provide a conclusion 6 Essay Questions
Assessment tasks Assessment
task title: Individual Essay
Due Date: Week 6 Friday before 5pm
Weighting/Value: 30%
Details of Task: Your task is to write an argumentative essay answering one of the following questions, drawing from concepts and theories discussed so far this semester. Strategic HR Using literature, critically assess the 3 main approaches to HRM (best practice/best fit /configurational) Use examples where companies might use each and why. Workforce Planning Critically discuss the crucial components of strategic workforce planning in an industry of your choice. What are the challenges and how may these be addressed? Use literature and industry examples. Guidelines for the essay:
● A minimum of 10 Academic references are to be used.
● You should use the academic third person writing style as outlined in the Q Manual.
● It is important that you use peer reviewed academic journal articles for the basis of your academic discussion. You should be aiming to draw on at least 10 refereed journal articles.
● No more than 2 textbooks to be used. Release date: N/A Word limit: 1500 words (+/- 10%) excluding references Presentation requirements: Essay format is required. Please refer to the Q manual for formatting and presentation requirements. More details can be found on the Moodle site. Your essay should define the topic, and provide critical analysis on the topic. A good essay should MGB2430 People, culture and strategy - Semester 1 (S1-01) - 2018 10 Your essay should define the topic, and provide critical analysis on the topic.
A good essay should endeavour to achieve the following:
● Introduce the essay; ● Where possible, compare and contrast different authors’ views on the topic; ● Engage with theories and practices in analysing the topic; ● Provide empirical examples to illustrate arguments, drawing on evidence from academic empirical research as well as media and consultancy reports; ● Outline management implications where relevant; ● Provide a conclusion
Estimated return date: Marked assignment will be returned 2 weeks from due date via Moodle Hurdle requirements: N/A
Criteria for marking: Marking rubric is available from the Moodle site Learning objectives assessed: This assessment is designed to test learning objectives 1-4 Submission details: You are required to submit an electronic copy (via Moodle with turnitin check report) on the due date. Penalties for late lodgement: A maximum penalty of 10% of the total mark allocated to this assessment will be deducted for each day it is late. Assessment coversheet: No cover sheet required as it is build into your Moodle submission Additional information: N/A
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