Level 06 – Human Resource Management LEARNING OUTCOMES 1- Understand how human resource management contributes to organizational effectiveness.2- Understand the formulation and implementation of h

Level 06 – Human Resource Management LEARNING OUTCOMES 1- Understand how human resource management contributes to organizational effectiveness.2- Understand the formulation and implementation of h
Please note that this sample assignment is for our new suite of level 6 qualifications in management which became available on October 1st 2016. Unit A/615/2727 Human Resource Management Level 6 15 Credits Related Qualifications ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Management 603/0627/0ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management 603/0628/2 Sample Assignment You have been working in Human Resources for several years and would like to manage a HR department. You have seen a vacancy for a Human Resource Manager at a large organisation and have submitted your CV to express your interest in the job. The recruitment team at the organisation has long-listed you and invited you to submit a report for them to read, in order to create a short-list of applicants. Task 1 – Report on how human resource management contributes to organisational effectiveness Write a report called ‘How human resource management contributes to organisational effectiveness’. You must refer to organisations in general and you may provide examples from specific organisations you are familiar with or have researched. In your report you must: compare different definitions of strategic human resource management analyse the contribution human resource management makes to organisational effectiveness evaluate the different approaches organisations take to staff recruitment and selection. Extension activities: To gain a merit grade you must also: analyse the human resource needs of organisations in different sectors of the economy. To gain a distinction grade you must also: evaluate the effect of different human resource management practices on organisational productivity and profit. LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1M1, 1D1 Task 2 – Briefing paper on the formulation and implementation of human resource management plans The recruitment team was impressed with your report. You have been invited to attend an interview and the programme shows that you will lead a group activity on ‘Understanding the formulation and implementation of human resource management plans’. Produce a briefing paper for the group which: analyses the human resource management process in organisations assesses roles in the human resource management function in organisations analyses the development and implementation of human resource management plans in organisations. Extension activities: The programme for the interview shows that following the group activity there is a question and answer session on the topic of formulating and implementing HR plans. To gain a merit grade you must prepare detailed notes which: explain how human resource management policies and procedures are monitored in organisations, in order to support current and future plans. To gain a distinction grade you must also: compare approaches to human resource management planning in organisations using current and valid examples to support your comparisons. LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2M1, 2D1 Task 3 – Presentation with handouts on contemporary issues affecting human resource management in organisations The recruitment team has clarified that a presentation is part of the selection process and this must be prepared beforehand. You do not need to deliver the presentation as part of this assignment. Develop the presentation and handouts using a suitable format, in which you must: analyse the impact of culture and structure on human resource management in organisations explain the effect of current legislation on human resource management in organisations assess the impact of globalisation on human resource management in organisations. Extension activities: To gain a merit grade you must also: analyse employee relations management processes used by organisations. LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3M1 Guidelines for assessors The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have achieved all the criteria set for these grades. Where work for the pass standard is marginal, assessors can take account of any extension work completed by the learners. The suggested evidence listed below is how learners can demonstrate that they have met the required standards. Task number LOs and AC Suggested evidence PASS Suggested additional evidence MERIT Suggested additional evidence DISTINCTION 1. LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1M1, 1D1 The report must be in a suitable format for a professional readership and should be structured in a formal way with a clear layout. The learners must demonstrate they have considered a range of different definitions of human resource management (HRM). They must examine the definitions in detail, identifying similarities and differences. They should break down into separate parts the contribution HRM makes to organisational effectiveness and examine each part in detail. Effectiveness should include reference to a range of business objectives such as alignment with business strategy, legal requirements and improving organisational performance. Learners must demonstrate they have considered at least two approaches organisations take to staff recruitment and selection. They should examine the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and make a reasoned judgment. The learners must demonstrate that they have considered different sectors of the economy. They must break down into parts the human resource needs of organisations in different sectors of the economy and examine each part in detail. The learners must demonstrate that they have considered the effect of at least two different HRM practices on organisational productivity and profit. Learners must examine strengths and weaknesses of the different practices, and make balanced and reasoned judgments. 2. LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2M1, 2D1 The briefing paper must be in a suitable format for the context provided and should be structured in a formal way with clear layout. Learners must break down the HRM process into separate parts and examine each part in detail. They must show an understanding of the different roles in the HRM function, assessing the different contributions which are made. The assessment should lead to judgments. They must break down and examine in detail each part of the development and implementation of HRM plans using examples to illustrate the points which are made. Learners must provide relevant information in detail about how HRM policies and procedures are monitored in organisations to support current and future HRM plans. Learners should refer to a range of monitoring techniques. Learners must consider at least two approaches to HRM management planning. They must examine each approach in detail looking at similarities and differences. They must select appropriate examples from organisations they know or have researched, to support their comparisons. LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3M1 The presentation and handouts should be in suitable formats for a professional audience. The issues considered should be relevant and current. Learners must break the impact of culture and structure on HRM in organisations into separate parts and examine each part in detail. Learners should use examples to support the points which are made. They must make the effect of current legislation on HRM in organisations clear by describing relevant information in more detail. Learners must break into separate parts some employee relations management processes used by organisations, and examine each in detail. © ATHE LTD 2016 213121016 Version 1.0