Purpose

This written assessment is designed to assist students to develop a critical understanding in relation to human resource management (HRM) issues in contemporary organisations from research of the current academic literature. This assessment task also provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate skills and knowledge in researching and evaluating sources for academic work.

Task Details

Your task is to compile an Annotated Bibliography of four (4) recent academic peer reviewed journal articles, which will support your Assessment 2 for this Unit.

1. Identify four (4) academic peer reviewed journal articles, published between 2013 and now, relevant to the Assessment 2 topic. It is recommended that you undertake your research via the online 'search' of CQUniversity Library. The articles you select must not be those already posted on Moodle for this Unit.
2. Read the articles thoroughly.
3. Write a summary paragraph for each article: identify the main arguments presented, research methods (if applicable), and any conclusions made by the authors (min 100 - max 150 words for each article).
4. Critique each article with a discussion of the respective strengths and weaknesses, and how you will use the content in relation to the Assessment 2 topic (min 300 - max 350 words for each article). (Note: If the article is not useful to developing argument in your Assessment 2 Business Case, then I strongly recommend that you discard it.) The total words for each article across the two paragraphs should not exceed 450.
5. Use in text referencing (refer to the CQU APA Referencing Guide) as appropriate to support your discussion in the paragraphs using the respective journals that you have identified. You only need to identify four (4) journal articles for this assessment, however you will need additional research for Assessment 2.
6. Your Annotated Bibliography should be in the required format; please refer to the Guide to the Annotated Bibliography on Moodle.

Please also refer to the Assessment information on Moodle before commencing this task.

Penalties for late submission are applied according to the Policy.

Assessment Item 1 - Marking Criteria for the Annotated Bibliography

Research (20%): Demonstrate research undertaken of the academic literature and identify four (4) academic peer reviewed journal articles in total, published between 2013 and now, relevant to the Assessment 2 topic . (Note: if you do not identify an academic peer reviewed journal, you will not receive any marks in relation to that article across the criteria.)

Analysis (60%): Provide a summary paragraph for each journal article of min 100 - max 150 words. Write a paragraph critiquing each journal article of min 300 - max 350 words identifying strengths and weakness and how you will use the content in relation to the Assessment 2 topic. (These paragraphs must be written in third person.)

Referencing (10%): Reference the journal articles according to the referencing protocol of the CQU APA Referencing Guide, for the reference list component, and the in text referencing.

Presentation and Communication (10%): Format as per the guidelines provided on the Moodle site; use clear and concise communication; structure sentences and paragraphs appropriately; use appropriate language, grammar, spelling (Australian English), and punctuation; paragraphs are written in third person.

Purpose

This assessment task gives students the opportunity to apply HRM frameworks and models to relevant HRM issues in the contemporary workplace. This assessment also provides students with the opportunity to enhance their research, analysis, critical thinking and written communication skills, particularly in the areas of developing argument in the context of writing a Business Case.

Task Details

You are to required to write a BUSINESS CASE. You are expected to engage in extensive research within the academic literature (peer reviewed journals) relevant to the topic and evidence your argument from scholarly sources as well as other relevant reference material.

Diversity management is increasingly considered as a key element of business sustainability reflecting also the competition for best talent. The cultural make-up of our society is in a constant flux. We are living and working longer and already the workforce mix comprises up to five different generations. There are changes in societal demands and expectations reflected in the growing diversity of attitudes and recognition that the needs of the workforce can no longer be accommodated by traditional "one size fits all HR practices and policies". As a result, organisations are required to think differently about the needs of their employees to remain competitive and provide the flexibility that the market place is demanding.

As a group (two (2) members), in your roles as Senior HR Advisors, you are to write a Business Case for the Executive Management Group of your organisation seeking approval to introduce a diversity management initiative.

Your Business Case should follow the Guide provided on Moodle.

Additional Information

Ensure your group is registered on Moodle (or you will not be able to submit).

Review the journal articles you selected for Assessment 1 - Annotated Bibliography and where relevant ensure you use this research in the development of your Business Case.

Please also refer to the Assessment information on Moodle before commencing this task.

Penalties for late submission are applied according to the Policy.

Assessment Item 2 - Marking Criteria for the Business Case

Research (25%): The Business Case demonstrates extensive research and understanding of the topic. Students should have a minimum of (6) academic peered reviewed journal articles between 2013 and now to be eligible for a pass on this criterion [12.5/25]. The research is used in an integrated manner to evidence the Business Case.

Analysis (35%): The Business Case demonstrates critical analysis and provides a clearly integrated and well-developed argument throughout and includes supported recommendations.

Application of literature/theory (15%): The Business Case demonstrates application of the relevant concepts, frameworks, and theories to the topic. Specific examples from industry/organisations have been incorporated to highlight application in the real world setting to support the Business Case.

Referencing (5%): The reference list and in text referencing throughout the Business Case complies with the referencing protocol of the CQU APA Referencing Guide. The referencing is appropriate and sufficient throughout the Business Case.

Presentation (15%): The Business Case is appropriately structured, uses relevant topic headings throughout, recommendations are stated, references are included.

Communication (5%): The Business Case uses clear and concise communication; structures sentences and paragraphs appropriately; uses appropriate language, grammar, spelling (Australian English), and punctuation; paragraphs are written in third person.

Purpose

This assessment will assist students to develop skills in analysing a HRM specific issue, and providing a workplace solution, based on HRM frameworks and models relevant to the contemporary workplace. It also will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and written and personal communication, appropriate to the workplace context.

Task Details

You (the HR Advisor) have identified a need to introduce a health and well-being program into your workplace. The HR Manager has asked you to present on this program to the monthly meeting of the Senior Management Team.

Your presentation should as a minimum:

• identify the program to be introduced;
• explain the nature and scope of the program;
• justify why the program should be introduced and the HRM issues that it addresses;
• discuss any risks with the program and associated risk management practices; and
• recommend strategies to support the successful implementation and sustainability of the program.

Additional Information

This is an individual task:

• Develop and submit a visual presentation via a presentation tool (e.g. PowerPoint).
• Deliver a personal presentation (you and your voice) using the voice-over PowerPoint tool.
• The presentation should be 10 minutes in duration. The number of slides should be appropriate to a professional presentation of this duration (suggest max 15).
• The accompanying presentation script (referenced throughout as appropriate) to the PowerPoint should be provided in a separate word document. As a guide, for a 10 minute presentation, you would need 1500 - 2000 words.
• ALL STUDENTS are to submit their voice-over PowerPoint and the accompanying script via Moodle.

Please also refer to the Assessment information on Moodle before commencing this task.

Penalties for late submission are applied according to the Policy.

Assessment Item 3 - Marking Criteria for the Presentation

CONTENT

• A thorough knowledge of the topic and critical analysis evident within the presentation and the accompanying script. (20%)
• A critical review of the academic literature relevant to the topic integrated throughout to evidence the presentation and accompanying script. (20%)
• Appropriateness of the evidence based responses using relevant industry examples. (10%)
• Relevant and accurate use of the academic literature; Minimum to pass this criterion [7.5/15] is SEVEN (7) academic peer reviewed journals. Relevant additional sources, including additional academic peer reviewed journals and industry/business sources, are cited in an integrated manner. (15%)
• The written script must contain in text referencing and a full reference list presented according to the referencing protocol of the CQU APA Referencing Guide. (5%)

PRESENTATION

• Professionalism of the PowerPoint (and accompanying script) for the workplace context - overall design, structure demonstrates introduction, body, and conclusion, format and layout, appropriate language, grammar, punctuation, and correct spelling using Australian English. (15%)
• Presentation skills: appropriateness to audience of Senior Management Team; clarity of expression; voice projection; emphasis; engagement; (10%)
• Referencing: strict conformity to the referencing protocol of the CQU APA Referencing Guide. References are used throughout the PowerPoint slides as appropriate and a dedicated slide provides the reference list. (5%)