Strategic Human Resource Management

Higher National Diploma in Business


Student Name

ID

Unit Number and Title


Unit 21 – Strategic Human Resource Management


Academic Year


2018-2019


Cohort


Sept17


Term

Unit Leader

Assessor


Rehan


Assignment Title


Strategic Human Resource Management


Issue Date


29/05/2019


Submission Start Date


08/07/2019


IV Name


Seethalakshmy Nagarajan


Deadline for assignment submission


19/07/2019


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Submission Format:


Assignment Guidelines:The submission is in the form of an individual written report. Use a standard report structure, Word-process the report and use Normal script of a proper font size 12. Produce an academic report, addressing all the tasks with an approx. word limit of 3,000, although you will not be penalised for exceeding the word count. Complete the title page and sign the statement of authenticity (format attached). This sheet should be attached in the front of your assignment. All work should be comprehensively referenced and all sources must be fully acknowledged, such as books and journals, websites (include the date of visit), etc. Include a References/Bibliography at the end of the assignment. Use the Harvard referencing system. In order to pass you need to address all pass criteria. In order to get a merit you need to address all the merit criteria along with pass criteria. In order to get a Distinction you need to address all the distinction criteria along with pass and merit criteria. Use a common report format in writing, for example: Introduction (analyse the question.) Underpinning Knowledge (write about the relevant theory/points) Applied knowledge (Application to a business scenario and supported by applicable data) Conclusions and Recommendations (summarizing the whole scenario keeping in view pass, merit, distinction criteria.)


Unit Learning Outcomes:


LO1 Understand key external and contextual developments which influence an HR strategy.LO2 Apply contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge of HR development.LO3 Implement appropriate change management strategies, models and concepts to support an HR strategy.LO4 Appreciate the contribution of HR management and development to sustainable business performance and growth


Assignment Brief and Guidance:


IntroductionThe aim of this unit is to explore the contribution strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) makes towards the development and support of sustainable organisational strategies. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of seminal and contemporary models, theories and concepts which enable HR managers to make positive contributions to sustainable organisational change and growth from an HR perspective.On successful completion of this unit students will have the confidence to contribute to strategic decision-making in an HR context. This will be based on strong theoretical and applied foundations which will add value to an organisation’s HR function and role.Assignment Scenario: You have been hired as an HR consultant in a well-known large global organisation of your choice. If appropriate you can use their own place of work, but it must be of a suitable size and structure.As part of your responsibilities, you are asked to demonstrate your ability to contribute to strategic decision making in an HR context for the success of the overall organisation. You are to produce an individual report to the company Director of Human Resources which suggests how an HR strategy should be developed and delivered in support of an organisation’s overall strategic plan. You should undertake secondary research and, where possible, primary research to complete the assignment.The report should be fully justified and presented in the following (or similar) format:Aim, scope and purpose of the report.An analysis of the key internal and external influences on the HR function of the organisation.An evaluation of key strategic and operational considerations of the organisation.Contemporary theory linked to practice to demonstrate how this supports HR strategy and meeting business objectives.Evaluation of how change management models can support HR strategy, including specific examples to support the case.Evaluation of how HR management can support sustainable business and growth.How to monitor and evaluate the success of HR strategy in meeting sustainable business objectives.Fully justified recommendation(s).*Please access HN Global for additional resources support and reading for this unit. For further guidance and support on report writing please refer to the Study Skills Unit on HN Global www.highernationals.com


The module will be assessed and graded against the Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria as specified in the assessment grid below issued by the awarding body, Pearson Edexcel.


Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


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Distinction


LO1 Apply the principles of employee relations in an organisational context


LO1 & 2 D1 Explore various mechanisms for managing the employment relationship and make justified solutions for a range of specific organisational examples.


P1 Explain the value and importance of employee relations in application to specific organisational examples. P2 Explain the fundamentals of employment law that apply to specific organisational examples.


M1 Make valid suggestions on how an organisation could improve and respond effectively to employee relations.


LO2 Determine appropriate advice relating to rights, duties and obligations of the employment relationship


P3 Explain the different types of rights, duties and obligations an employer and employee has within the workplace. P4 Determine appropriate advice relating to rights, duties and obligations of the employment relationship for a range of given organisational examples.


M2 Evaluate the psychological contract and support for employee work life balance in relation to rights, duties and obligations of the employment relationship


LO3 Analyse the role of different stakeholders who support positive employment relationships


LO3 & 4 D2 Examine in detail different stakeholder perspectives and interests in the broader business environment to support positive employment relationships.


P5 Conduct and complete a stakeholder analysis for a given organisation.


M3 Analyse how stakeholder engagement and contribution can support positive employment relationships within an organisation


LO4 Evaluate the broader impact of negative and positive employee relationships


P6 Analyse the impact of both positive and negative employee relations on different stakeholders.


M4 Evaluate how positive and negative employee relationships can affect conflict avoidance and resolution.


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