HRM
Students are required to select an organisation and prepare a 4,000 word report discussing principles underpinning human resources management, leading of teams and human resources policies.
The organisation should be researched with particular reference to the following areas:
• Principles underpinning human resources management
• Leading of teams
• Development of Human Resources policies
Outline
Students are required to conduct relevant and adequate primary and secondary research on the chosen organisation. It would be helpful if the student could visit the selected organisation.
Students should include a brief introduction to the organisation they have selected in terms of the size, customers, services, products and future plans.
The following areas should be evaluated in detail supported by examples quoted from the selected organisation:
Principles underpinning human resources management by
• Analysing the functions of people management and distinguish between leaders and managers
• Identifying the respective roles and responsibilities of line managers and the HR function
• Defining the personal qualities and managerial skills that are capable of influencing staff behavior positively
• Explaining the links between staff motivation and business performance
• Evaluating the costs and benefits of staff training and development
• Ensuring that operational policies and practices are aligned with strategic HR policies
Leading teams by
• Communicating expectations and requirements unequivocally
• Leading by example, exhibiting organisational standards of presentation, behaviour and performance
• Arranging for suitable training that meets identified development needs to maximise business benefit
• Dealing promptly with problems and underperformance, giving objective and constructive feedback
• Identifying and managing conflict sensitively but firmly
Human resources policies
• Developing HR strategy and systems to implement policies that are consistent with operational priorities, objectives and values
• Managing HR processes in accordance with organisational policy
• Deploying human resources in order to optimise business performance, individual staff satisfaction and retention
• Evaluating the effectiveness of HR policies and processes and recommending improvements
Students should demonstrate the application of theory and knowledge to their chosen organisation and ensure they have addressed the assessment criteria outlined in the following tables.
The analysis should be concluded with detailed and well-justified recommendations; relevant examples can also be quoted.