This assignment has been designed to assess the following learning outcomes:
LO1 Review and critically evaluate major contemporary research and debates in the fields of human resource management (HRM) and human resource development (HRD).
LO2 Evaluate major theories relating to motivation, commitment and engagement at work and how these are put into practice by organisations.
LO5 Critically discuss the aims and objectives of the HRM and HRD function in organisations and how these are met in practice.
LO6 Assess the contribution made by HRM and HRD specialists in different types of organisation.
LO7 Promote professionalism and an ethical approach to HRM and HRD practice in organisations.
Reflecting on the presentations from the guest speaker/s, the content of the module and your understanding of the role of HR within your own organisation, or one you are familiar with, you are required to answer the following questions.
1. Identify and critically discuss, what you consider to be the most significant challenge facing HRM/HRD specialists in 2018? (You only need to identify one). (Assesses LO1). 400 words
2. The CIPD's Profession Map identifies 8 behaviours required by HRM/HRD Specialists. Identify and critically discuss, how you apply the ‘Role Model behaviour' in your current role? (Assesses LO7)400 words.
3. With reference to the employment life cycle, what contribution does HR make at each stage of the employee's journey (employment life cycle) within your organisation or one you are familiar with. When completing this task, please identify which of the HRM/HRD specialists roles are applicable at each stage of the employee's journey (i.e. Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Performance and Reward). (Assesses LO5 and LO6). 1000 words.
4. Use examples from your own organisation to demonstrate how HRM/HRD practitioners and line managers (within your own organisation or one you are familiar with) assist employees in fulfilling each of the 5 stages of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (1954). (Assesses LO2). 700 words.