When an organisation is mapping out its future needs, critically examine the importance of HRM in terms of workforce planning, strategic planning, managing talent, and recruitment and selection. (Preferably focus study on one organisation).

BUSM3201 HRM TASK 2 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Format: The essay should be up to 3000 words exclusive of appendices and references

The assessment task is: According to Bratton and Gold (2012), human resource management (HRM) emphasises the need for human resource (HR) plans and strategies to be formulated within the context of overall organisational strategies and objectives, and to be responsive to the changing nature of an organisation’s internal and external environment. When an organisation is mapping out its future needs, critically examine the importance of HRM in terms of workforce planning, strategic planning, managing talent, and recruitment and selection. (Preferably focus study on one organisation).

Submission Submission should be made electronically through the 'Turnitin submission' item inside this folder (click on the folder name above).

Student feedback (see Assessment sheet inside this folder) The assessment of your assignment will be based on the following criteria and will be provided on the form referred to above: Assessment Criteria:

· Key issues relating to the topic question have been developed

· Original and clear arguments presented

· Logical and convincing discussion

· Ideas and assertions substantiated through use of high quality reference material and key academic perspectives/views used to develop arguments

· Appropriate Harvard style referencing (in-text and list of references)

· Essays should be no longer than 3000 words, exclusive of appendices, references, etc. Students are required to undertake research to locate academic references using online databases (eg. EBSCO, Proquest, Emerald, Science Direct etc) and need to use at least twelve (12) current peer-reviewed academic references.

· Clear and comprehensive written style (spelling, grammar, syntax etc.)

Student/Group Name/s:

Assessment Criteria
1. Key issues relating to the question have been identified and addressed Does the student demonstrate a clear understanding of: (a) the overall role and importance of Human Resource Management (HRM) within an organisation, (b) the need for human resource (HR) plans and strategies to be formulated within the context of overall organisational strategies and objectives, and to be responsive to the changing nature of an organisation’s internal and external environment? And (c) does the student clearly critically examine the importance of HRM in terms of workforce planning, strategic planning, managing talent, and recruitment and selection?	/10 Marks
2.       Original and clear arguments presented & logical and convincing discussion Does the student advance a logical and well-constructed argument when discussing key issues identified in the essay question? Does the student demonstrate additional research beyond the course material and textbook through citing at least twelve (12) current, relevant, peer-reviewed journal articles?	/10Marks
3.       Ideas and assertions substantiated through use of high quality reference material cited in the Harvard style (in-text and list of references at the end) Does the student provide adequate, relevant and current peer-reviewed references to support her/his assertions? Does the student strictly follow the RMIT Referencing Guide (i.e., the Harvard Referencing Style)?	/5marks
4.       The essay should use clear expression, proper spelling, grammar and punctuation. Does the student follow the appropriate essay format (as outlined in the RMIT Referencing Guide)? Does the student ensure that the essay is written with no spelling, grammar and punctuation errors? Note: A 3000-word limit has been set for this assignment. A 10% leeway on either side of the word limit will be accepted. Word count will be measured from the first word of the introduction to last word of the conclusion and include in-text references. Not included in the word count are the abstract, table of contents page and reference list.	/5 Marks
TOTAL MARKS	/30 MARKS