Managing Human Resources ASSIGNMENT

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SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES HRM0111 Managing Human Resources Continuous Assessment 2 (40%) INDIVIDUAL REPORT (40%)

Read the instructions in your Course Outline, CA Outline and your D2L portal carefully. If you still have queries read the FAQ first and then email queries via your “Live @ Edu email account”. You will be penalized with marks deduction if the instructions are not strictly followed. Students are to upload their assignment by the due date through their D2L account. After the due date, students’ submissions will not be entertained.

Please be reminded that plagiarism and collusion is a serious offence, and all cases will be referred to the administration. Grades will be withheld if the submission is suspected for plagiarism or collusion till investigations are completed.

Deadline: 07 May 2021, by 11:59am.

Penalty Marks for Late Submission of Assignment Within 24 hours: 20% to be deducted from total marks More than 24 hours: submission will be graded zero. CA Submission CAs must be submitted online via D2L portal. Please read through instructions in your D2L portal and CA outline carefully before submitting. If you have further queries, please read the FAQ. If after you have read the FAQ, you need assistance on D2L submission, please email to [email protected] or call 6248 9393 Option 4. For non D2L issues please email [email protected]. Please email with your “Live @ Edu email account”. Email from other addresses will not be entertained. If issues raised are covered, you will be directed to read through instructions in the CA outline, D2L and the FAQ. Please take time read through before raising issues.

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Instructions for individual report: 1. This is an individual assignment. Submit ONE copy of your report. Students should a keep

a copy of report submitted.


2. The report should have: • Cover page • Content page • Introduction • Write-up of 3 HR systems • Conclusion • References • Appendices, as appropriate. 


3. Guidance on report 3.1 The cover page should include your FULL name and Student ID number as in the

register. 3.2 The introduction should briefly include the background of the manager and

organisation, and the purpose of the report. Maximum 120 words. 
 3.3 The conclusion should summarise key findings of the 3 HR systems. Maximum 120

words. 3.4 The appendix should the name, job title and contact details of manager whom you

contact in the organisation.

4. The report must be type-written with words in 1.5 line spacing, font-size 12, Times New Roman. This report must be submitted in Word format. 


5. The report should not exceed 1,500 words. State the word count at the end of the report.

6. Assignment activities

6.1 Read the module book to have a comprehensive understanding on these topics: • Recruiting in Labour Markets (Session 4) • Selecting Human Resources (Session 5) • Training Human Resources (Session 6) • Talent Management and Development (Session 7) • Performance Management and Appraisal (Session 8)

6.2 Look for an organisation – can be from any industry and located in any part of the world. Contact a person whom you can interview to find out in detail about any THREE (3) of the above topics in the organisation. You should carry out the interview electronically with no face-to-face contact with the interviewee. The contact person should have some knowledge about HR or has HR responsibility in the organisation. Data can be obtained through internet research and/or any other information available in the library or published materials.

6.3 Suggested activities before and during the interview:

• Prepare relevant questions on these topics

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• Ask for details to help you make sense when you are writing the report. • Ask for relevant documents, if organisation permits.

6.4 Write a report on the three topics you have chosen. Your report should include:

• How these three HR systems are implemented in the organisation. • Benefits and/or drawbacks for implementing these HR practices in the organisation. • Analyse and suggest actions to enhance the HR practices in the organisation.

7. You required to provide at least THREE (3) references. The references should be presented

in APA format.

8. The assignment will be marked out of 100 marks and counts for 40% of the total assessment in the module. Please refer to assessment template for breakdown of marks. 


9. Submit your assignment through D2L dropbox before the deadline. A mandatory mark

deduction will be imposed for late submission. No submission will be accepted 24 hours after deadline. No hardcopies of the assignment will be accepted.

All the Best! ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE

Report (40%) Breakdown of marks Introduction 8 marks Write up of 3 HR systems 75 marks Conclusion 8 marks Language, mechanics of writing & presentation 9 marks Total 100 marks

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