ASSIGNMENT FRONT SHEET
Unit 22 – Managing Human Resources
Learning Hours: 60 Hours. Self-learning hours: 90 hours. Course: HND Business – Level 4 CREDIT VALUE: 15 CREDITS Term:
Module Leader: Mr Emmanuel Wanki Lecturer: Internal Verifier: Mrs Sunita Kotta
ASSIGNMENT TITLE:
Learners Name Term: Cohort: Intake:
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Hand out Date: 31/5/2016 Submission Date: 16/9/2016
Final due date for Jan 2016 (25/11/2016), no more feedback or submission allowed after this date Final due date for April 2016 (27/01/2017),
no more feedback or submission allowed after this date
Learning Outcome
Assessment Criteria In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to: Task Number
Evidence Page number
LO 1. Understand the different perspectives of human resource management
1.1 explain Quest’s model of MHR 1
1.2 compare the differences between Storey’s definitions of HRM, personnel and IR practices 1
1.3 assess the implications for line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach to HRM 1
LO2 Understand ways of developing flexibility within the workplace
2.1 explain how a model of flexibility might be applied in practice 2
2.2 discuss the types of flexibility which may be developed by an organisation 2
2.3 assess the use of flexible working practices from both the employee and the employer perspective 2
2.4 discuss the impact that changes in the labour market have had on flexible working practices
LO3: Understand the impact of equal opportunities within the workplace
3.1 explain the forms of discrimination that can take place in the workplace 3
3.2 discuss the practical implications of equal opportunities legislation for an organisation 3
3.3 compare the approaches to managing equal opportunities and managing diversity 3
LO 4: Understand approaches to human resources practices in organisations 4.1 compare different methods of performance management 4
4.2 assess the approaches to the practice of managing employee welfare in a selected organisation 4
4.3 discuss the implications of health and safety legislation on human resources practices 4
4.4 evaluate the impact of one topical issue on human resources practices.
Please see that you include the Turnitin report. This work will not be accepted without the
Turn it in report. Report attached: Yes
No If no Reason: % of the turn it in report.
Learners Declaration: I certify that the work submitted for this unit is my own and the research sources are fully acknowledged.
Learners Signature: Date:
Plagiarism:
Any act of plagiarism will be seriously dealt with according to the colleges and awarding bodies’ regulations. In this context the definition and scope of plagiarism are presented below:
Plagiarism is presenting someone’s work as your won. It includes copying information directly from the web or books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another student’s coursework; stealing coursework form another student and submitting it as your own work. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the college procedure. (For further details please refer to the plagiarism policy and the student code of conduct.)
Due Dates
Issue Date 31/05/2016 Submission Date 16/09/2016
Formative feedback for LO1 week commencing Final due date where Turnitin will be blocked for Jan 2016 intake with no late submissions unless mitigating 25/11/2016
Formative feedback for LO2 week commencing Final due date where Turnitin will be blocked for April 2016 intake 27/01/2017
Formative feedback for LO3 week commencing
Formative feedback for LO4 week commencing
Assignment Guidelines:
? Use a standard report structure, Word-process the report and use Normal script of a proper font size 12.
? Produce an academic report, detailing the above issues with an approx. word limit of 4000 to 4500 words.
? Complete the title page and sign the statement of authenticity.
? The Assignment sheet should be attached in the front.
? All work must be uploaded on turnitin before the submission date. .
? Assignments submitted after the deadline will not be accepted unless mitigating and may be entitled for a late fee.
? Collusion and Plagiarism must be avoided.
? Start each answer on a new page and pages should be numbered. Highlight each question clearly.
? Include a Bibliography at the end of the assignment and use the Harvard referencing system.
? 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.
? Try to give the page numbers, publishers’ details and the year of publication
? In order to pass you need to address all the LO and AC
? In order to get a merit you need to address the characteristics of pass and address M1, M2,M3
Use a common format for the questions, for example:
? Introduction (analyse the question.)
? Underpinning Knowledge (write about the relevant theory/points)
? Applied knowledge(Data Analysis)
? Conclusions and Recommendations (summarizing the whole scenario keeping in view pass, merit, distinction criteria.)
Guidance in addition to the Pass criteria’s, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following Merit and Distinction grades. Assessment Grid indicating their pass, merit and distinction:
Unit 22 Managing Human Resources
Outcomes/criteria: Indicative characteristics Contextualised Feedback
LO 1: Understand the different perspectives of human resource management
LO2 : Understand ways of developing flexibility within the workplace
LO3: Understand the impact of equal opportunities within the workplace
LO 4: Understand approaches to human resources practices in organisations As per the assessment criteria specified for pass
Do
Do
Do Task 1
Task 1
Task 2
Task 2
Merit grade Description: Contextualisation
M. Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions. . Effective judgments have been made.
. An effective approach to study and research has been used. To achieve M1 you will make effective judgements (LO1) and show that an effective approach to the study and research has been used across your assignment.
M2. Select/ design and apply appropriate methods/ techniques. A range of methods and techniques have been applied.
To achieve M2 you will use a range of methods and techniques and see that the complex data has been synthesized and processed. (LO2)
Complex information/data have been synthesized and processed.
M3. Present and communicate appropriate findings. . Appropriate structure has been used.
. Technical language accurately used.
. A range of methods of presentation has been used. To achieve M3 you will present and communicate appropriate findings with appropriate structure (LO3 and LO4)
Distinction Grade Description:
D1. Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusion. . Synthesis has been used to generate and justify valid conclusions
. Evaluation has taken place using defined criteria Realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics Evidence of synthesis with valid conclusions (1.4, 2.3, 3.2, 4.3). Evaluation has taken place using the defined criteria (1.3, 3.2, and 4.1).
Realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristic (2.3)
D2. Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities. The importance of interdependence has been recognized. To achieve D2 you will have demonstrated autonomy across your assignment, with effective independent research and met the deadlines to submit all the tasks and achieve the unit assessment criteria and an interdependence with each learning outcome has been demonstrated
D3. Demonstrate convergent, lateral and creative thinking Ideas generate and decisions taken. Lateral thinking have been applied. Capacity for innovation and creative thought has been used.
Receptiveness to new ideas has demonstrated. Your work demonstrates new ideas or suggestions towards the assigned tasks and your research shows some creative thinking and receptiveness to new ideas across the assignment making it look different and creative.
ASSIGNMENT Brief
Unit Number and title Unit 22 – Managing Human Resources
Qualification BTEC HND Business (Level 4)
Start Date 09/05/2016
Deadline/ Hand-in 16/09/2016
Assessor
You are required to follow the instructions as specified towards each task and support with a research by using supportive materials like books, websites, etc., and give a feedback on the findings by relating your arguments to the relevant case studies as specified towards each task:
Use the following case scenario to address LO1 to LO4
Scenario
To manage teams organisations like Unilever UK require effective managers. Highly skilled and trained managers can make more informed decisions. The use of best practice models enables managers to ensure their teams operate efficiently. This will improve quality for customers as staff will be better trained to deal with customers’ needs. It will also improve team effectiveness and help organisations to perform better.
As a newly appointed HR coordinator for Unilever UK, the company management has asked you to prepare a report on how to improve the management style of the company using some flexible working practices, managing equal opportunities and diversity, etc. The report will also highlight the implications for line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach to HRM in the organisation by following the guidelines given here below.
Develop a report as required below:
LO 1. Understand the different perspectives of human resource management
1.1 Briefly explain Guest’s model of HRM (AC1.1)
1.2 Compare the differences between Storey’s definitions of HRM, personnel and IR practices. (AC1.2)
1.3 Explain and assess the implications for line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach to HRM in the organisation. (AC1.3)
LO2 Understand ways of developing flexibility within the workplace
2.1 Explain with examples of how a model of flexibility might be applied in practice in Unilever UK (AC2.1)
2.2 Discuss the types of flexibility which may be developed by an organisation like Unilever UK. (AC2.2)
2.3 Assess how the employee and the employer will be affected by the use of flexible working (AC2.3)
2.4 Discuss the impact that changes in the labour market have had on flexible working practices (AC 2.4)
Task 2 (LO 3: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and LO 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4) (approx. 2000 words)
LO3 Understand the impact of equal opportunities within the workplace
3.1 Explain the forms of discrimination that can take place in the workplace (AC3.1)
3.2 Discuss the practical implications of equal opportunities legislation for an organisation like Unilever UK (AC3.2)
3.3 Compare the approaches to managing equal opportunities and managing diversity (AC3.3)
LO4 Understand approaches to human resources practices in organisations
4.1 Compare and contrast the different methods of performance management (AC4.1)
4.2 Assess the approaches to the practice of managing employee welfare in a selected organisation. (AC4.2)
4.3 Discuss the implications of health and safety legislation on human resources practices
(AC4.3)
4.4 Evaluate the impact of work-life balance. (AC4.4)
Achievement Summary
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Evidence Checklist Summary of the evidence required by the student Evidence presented
Task 1
Task 2
Unit Outcomes
Outcome Evidence for the criteria to pass, merit and distinction as specified in the student feedback and contextualised. Assessors decision Internal verification decision. (agree, disagree)
Scenario to address LO1 to LO4
To manage teams organisations like Unilever UK require effective managers. Highly skilled and trained managers can make more informed decisions. The use of best practice models enables managers to ensure their teams operate efficiently. This will improve quality for customers as staff will be better trained to deal with customers’ needs. It will also improve team effectiveness and help organisations to perform better.
As a newly appointed HR coordinator for Unilever UK, the company management has asked you to prepare a report on how to improve the management style of the company using some flexible working practices, managing equal opportunities and diversity, etc. The report will also highlight the implications for line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach to HRM in the organisation by following the guidelines given here below.
(Please do not write about any other scenario and please follow the scenario strictly)
LO 1. Understand the importance of business processes in delivering outcomes based upon business goals and objectives AC1.1 The company Unilever UK wants you to briefly explain Guest’s model of HRM P1.1 (P,M,D) P1.1 (P,M,D)
AC1.2 Compare the differences between Storey’s definitions of HRM, personnel and IR practices. P1.2 (P,M,D) P1.2 (P,M,D)
AC1.3 Explain and assess the implications for line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach to HRM in the organisation. P1.3 (P,M,D) P1.3(P,M,D)
Contextualised Feedback for LO1 (reflecting 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, Pass merit and distinction.)
IV comments towards LO1
LO 2. Be able to develop plans for own area of responsibility to implement operational plans
AC 2.1 Explain with examples of how a model of flexibility might be applied in practice in the organisation. P2.1 (P,M,D) P2.1(P,M,D)
AC2.2 Discuss the types of flexibility which may be developed by Unilever UK. P2.2(P,M,D) P2.2(P,M,D)
AC2.3 Assess how the employee and the employer will be affected by the use of flexible working. P2.3(P,M,D) P2.3(P,M,D)
AC2.4 Discuss the impact that changes in the labour market have had on flexible working practices.
Contextualised Feedback for LO2 (reflecting 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, Pass merit and distinction.)
IV comments towards LO2
Task 2 Using the same scenario as specified above address the LO3 and LO4 and the related AC as specified and prepare a report not exceeding approx (Word count: 2000 words (+/- 10%)
LO 3. Be able to monitor appropriate systems to improve organisational performance AC3.1 Explain the forms of discrimination that can take place in the workplace. P3.1 (P,M,D) P3.1(P,M,D)
3.2 Discuss the practical implications of equal opportunities legislation for Unilever UK. P3.2(P,M,D) P3.2(P,M,D)
3.3 Compare the approaches to managing equal opportunities and managing diversity. P3.3(P,M,D) P3.3(P,M,D)
Contextualised Feedback for LO3 (reflecting 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, Pass merit and distinction.)
IV comments towards LO3
LO4. Be able to manage health and safety in the workplace
4.1 Compare and contrast the different methods of performance management. P4.1(P,M,D) P4.1(P,M,D)
4.2 Assess the approaches to the practice of managing employee welfare in Unilever UK. P4.2(P,M,D) P4.2(P,M,D)
4.3 Discuss the implications of health and safety legislation on human resources practices. P4.3(P,M,D) P4.3(P,M,D)
4.4 Evaluate the impact of work-life balance.
Contextualised Feedback for LO4 (reflecting 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, Pass merit and distinction.)
IV comments towards LO4
Merit grades awarded M1 M2 M3 P1 P2 P3 P4
Distinction grades awarded D1 D2 D3 Resubmit :
Any other comments
Grade given by the Assessor:
Pass Merit Distinction
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IV Grading Check: Comments if any:
Agree
Disagree Modify grade to
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Date:
Students feedback:
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Plagiarism:
Any act of plagiarism will be seriously dealt with according to the colleges and awarding bodies’ regulations. In this context the definition and scope of plagiarism are presented below:
Plagiarism is presenting someone’s work as your won. It includes copying information directly from the web or books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another student’s coursework; stealing coursework form another student and submitting it as your own work. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the college procedure. (For further details please refer to the plagiarism policy and the student code of conduct.)
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