BUSM4495 Contemporary Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management - Assessment 1: Analysis Essay

Overview

Identify and analyse the key issues in one (1) topic of your choice from the following:

Organisational culture

Workforce planning

Job designUse literature, theory and industry examples in your analysis. The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to identify and analyse key SHRM issues and to apply key theoretical models.

Marking Criteria

This assessment will measure your ability to:

·         Explain the importance of SHRM for organisational leaders 

·         Apply relevant SHRM theory and models

·         Meet academic writing and referencing requirements

Assessment Details

·         Your topic should be informed by the literature on strategic human resource management and will draw on contemporary issues as they impact upon human resource management of the workforce.  

·         Use recent peer reviewed academic journal articles published from 2013 onwards (minimum of ten {10})

Presentation requirements:

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

Your essay must demonstrate that you:

·         Understand what is meant by strategic human resource management.

·         Can apply key strategic human resource management concepts by explaining how leaders influence HR strategy to impact organisational success. 

·         Can find, critically assess and use multiple sources of information to explore the topic

·         Can correctly reference the work of other authors   You are advised to use the Easy Cite referencing tool and apply Harvard/RMITreferLinks to an external site.

Example list of quality journals

·         Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources

·         International Journal of HRM

·         Human Resource Management

·         Personnel Review

·         Journal of Industrial Relations

·         Australian Journal of Labour Law

Submission Process 

Assessment Task 1 must be submitted online through the BUSM4495 Assessment Task 1 link in Assignments. When submitting the assignment, you will be able to review the similarity index of your report using the Turnitin link before the final submission.

Additional guidelines

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

·         Format: Double line spacing, size 12 font

·         Include page numbers 

·         Reference Style: RMIT Harvard Referencing Style (for guidance please use the Easy CiteLinks to an external site. Referencing Tool)

·         A marking guide (rubric) is provided on the Course website.

Learning Outcomes

The targeted Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) for this assessment are:

·         CLO1: Analyse the context of strategic HR management theories and principles for implementation in organisations in relation to current global effects.

·         CLO2: Evaluate the relationship between human resource management strategies and their impact on business planning processes and organisational success.

·         CLO3: Apply strategic human resource principles and models to assess people management problems and suggest possible solutions.

·         CLO4: Research and identify emerging HR strategies that contribute to organisational objectives.

Questions?

If you have any questions, check the discussion board or course materials to see if they have already been answered. If not post your question or alternatively ask your teacher in your workshops.