Your assessment is to write a 3,500-word report where you identify TWO or THREE HRM challenges out of the below list in an organisation of your choice and how you as leader could resolve each of them. This organisation may be where you currently work (for part time MBA students), or another organisation. There will be plenty of opportunity to discuss your choice of organisation in our seminar sessions.  

AssessmentThis module is assessed by:    1) Report (100%) – 3,500 words   The due date for this assignment is 30th May 2025, 12.00 pm (please see below for more submission information).   Assessment Details:    Your assessment is to write a 3,500-word report where you identify TWO or THREE HRM challenges out of the below list in an organisation of your choice and how you as leader could resolve each of them. This organisation may be where you currently work (for part time MBA students), or another organisation. There will be plenty of opportunity to discuss your choice of organisation in our seminar sessions.     The report should provide a critical evaluation of the HRM challenges based on your selected theoretical frameworks, prior studies on the relevant topics, and professional sources. You don’t need to allocate equal words to all of the challenges, but you will still need to evaluate them.   This module’s class time will provide possible challenges and areas of leadership, management and development which you may choose to focus. You do not need to cover all of the topics which will be taught but you must keep to module content. You can use independent (wider) reading.   If you have chosen to write about your own organisation then please use pseudonyms for any specific people which you mention.   You can choose to discuss 2-3 of the following areas: RecruitmentTalent ManagementEmployee EngagementTraining, Learning & DevelopmentPerformance ManagementEmployee Relations   Please perform within the word count (3,500 words +/- 10%). Do not exceed 3,850 words, as this is the maximum limit. Please strictly apply the given structure (s. template). Submission date is 30th May 2025, 12.00 pm                         Assessment Submission Instructions:    By the due date, submit an electronic copy of your assignment through the Turnitin link which will be created in the Assessment section of this module’s Minerva site. You do NOT need to submit a paper copy of your assignment.    PLEASE NOTE: Submission through Turnitin constitutes your agreement to abide by the University’s Plagiarism and Unfair Practice Policy.   On the next page of this document, you will find the assessment criteria – how reports will be graded.      
  ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Knowledge and Understanding of Theory (~35%) Analysis and Evaluation (~35%)   Presentation (~30%) 70%-100% Pass with Distinction You demonstrate excellent understanding of the module theory, and its limitations. You have applied the theory in a clear, thorough and relevant manner to the chosen organisation. There is significant evidence of wider academic reading and extensive practitioner research. You demonstrate excellent ability to synthesise material effectively and sustain a relevant and justified argument based on academic and practitioner sources. Your report is well structured and coherent with an effective sequence of ideas. Your grammar, spelling and punctuation are of a high standard and you have used the Harvard referencing system consistently. 60%-69% High Pass You have shown good understanding of the module theory and have applied it in a relevant manner to the chosen organisation. There is evidence of further academic reading and in-depth practitioner research. You demonstrate your ability to synthesise material, and critically evaluate it, to produce a clear and relevant argument based on academic and practitioner sources. Your report is well structured, coherent and well referenced.  Your grammar, spelling and punctuation are of a good standard. 50%-59% Low Pass You demonstrate understanding of some of the key module concepts however there are some flaws in the application to your chosen organisation. There appear to be gaps in the practical research. There is limited evidence of wider academic research. You provide some evidence of an ability to structure and organise arguments, and engage in critical analysis and evaluation, however this could be improved. Your report is structured and presented in an appropriate report style. You have tried to reference in the Harvard style.  Your use of grammar, spelling and punctuation is generally correct.  40%-49% Marginal Fail Insufficient understanding of the module concepts demonstrated. Application of the module theory to the chosen organisation is flawed.  You have not proved that you have done enough practical research. No evidence of wider academic reading.   Your analysis is primarily descriptive or derivative rather than analytical. There are limitations shown in your ability to select relevant material on which to base your argument. Your work lacks structure and coherence. Your use of the Harvard referencing system, grammar, spelling and punctuation are of a low standard. 0%-39% Poor Fail You have not managed to prove your understanding of the module concepts through application of them to your chosen organisation.  There is no evidence of wider academic reading. Your analysis is flawed and you fail to make an effective argument in your presentation. Your report is not well structured and coherent with an effective sequence of ideas.                
ResourcesKey Texts: Torrington, D., Hall, L., Taylor, S., & Atkinson, C., (2014), Human Resource Management,9th Ed, Essex, Pearson  Bratton, J., and Gold, J., (2012), Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, 5th Ed, Hampshire, Palgrave Macmillan     Marchington, M., and Wilkinson, A., (2012), Human Resource Management at Work: People Management and Development, 5th Ed, London, CIPD     Additional Recommended Texts: There are two textbooks available via the library catalogue in electronic format that can be very useful.  Armstrong’s book covers everything but is quite light, whereas Pilbeam and Corbridge’s book is a deeper read:   Armstrong, M., (2012), Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management practice, 12th Ed, [e-book], available from:  http://ezproxy.bathspa.ac.uk:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true &AuthType=ip,shib&db=cat00939a&AN=bs.a2185320&site=eds-live Pilbeam, S., and Corbridge, M., (2010), People Resourcing and Talent Planning, 4th Ed, [e-book], Essex, Financial Times, Prentice Hall, available from: http://ezproxy.bathspa.ac.uk:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true &AuthType=ip,shib&db=cat00939a&AN=bs.a2097952&site=eds-live  

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