Assignment briefing

Mullins (2011) says that the efficiency and performance of staff and their commitment to the objectives of the organisation are fostered by good effective human relations at work. This demands that proper attention be given to human resource management and employee relations.

With reference to all the human resource practices covered in your module what is the impact of managing people in practice on staff and their commitment to the objectives of the organisation? Pick three areas that you can critically discuss and evaluate. Your essay must use examples and demonstrate your understanding of how these practices apply to your own industry area.

Recruitment and Selection

Training and Development

Rewarding people

Managing Performance

Dealing with discipline and grievances

Employee well-being

General Guidance

You should show that you have done a wide range of reading on the topic, and that you have analysed the strengths and weakness of the HRM contribution to your industry.

Your essay should demonstrate that you have:

Used an appropriate title that is relevant to the topic

Evidence of a wide range of reading

Selection of appropriate material from the reading

Arguments and counter arguments are supported by the literature

Essay has a logical structure

Conclusion is logical

Referencing and citation are in correct format

Work has been written in clear English, displays a good standard of grammar and has been proof read.