Assessment Task - Essay on Work-Life Balance

Purpose

The primary purpose of this assessment task is to assist students to develop skills in the application of Human Resource Management (HRM) principles, work-life balance theories and models in the analysis of the present and future role of the HRM function in organisations. The assessment task encourages exploration of the effectiveness of the HRM functions (work-life balance, flexible work
arrangements etc.) in dynamic environments and how that effectiveness should be evaluated. The secondary purpose of this assignment is to give students the opportunity to enhance their research, analysis, critical thinking and written communications skills including the identification and development of an argument.

Before starting this assessment, please read the marking criteria (at the end of this document) and refer to Academic Learning Centre and CQU Library Help pages for the guidelines regarding writing argumentative essays. The Moodle course website also provides useful information in regard to the development of this assessment task. You should always check the course website for course-specific instructions, which may be updated continuously.

Tasks

Case Study: Flexibility and work-life balance: who benefits?

Based on the above mentioned case study, write an essay entitled "Work-Life Balance" to critically discuss the following questions:

1. Do you agree with Juliet Bourke that the use of flexibility has moved away from its original paradigms?

2. Critically discuss the implications of excessive working hours on the performance of employees and managers.

3. Analyse ways in which employers could facilitate work-life balance during an economic downturn.

Attachment:- Case Study.rar