Strategic HRM Theories and Practices - Analyzing Major Theoretical Perspectives

1 Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding Analyse major theoretical perspectives of HRM evaluating how this shapes the perspective and the role of HR.

2 Demonstrate the following skills and abilities Undertake analytical review of models, compare and contrast different perspectives

What am I required to do in this assignment?

Based on the case study provided you must analyse the internal and external contexts of the organisation and recommending solutions to a specific business issue using your knowledge and understanding of strategic HRM theories and practices.

Analyse contemporary issues and key theories relating to HRM demonstrating awareness of the implications for practice. Assess strategic HRM approaches in practice within a given context.

Analyse the internal and external context of an organisation using appropriate analytic tools demonstrating an awareness of the impact of various contextual factors on the development of the role of HR, HR strategies and practices.

To complete these tasks, undertake the following:

• Complete a STEEPLE analysis establishing key drivers for any organisational changes using information from case study to inform choices as to which are most appropriate to specific organisational and external conditions.
• Identify 3 socio-cultural and 3 socio- economic factors from the analysis which impact on the choice of HRM interventions
• Critically evaluate stakeholder interest and make recommendations about how HRM activities can help the organisation move forward without conflict, integrating information to inform choices as to which are most appropriate to specific individual, organisational and external conditions.

• Analyse contemporary issues and key theories relating to HRM demonstrating awareness of the implications for practice.
• Assess strategic HRM approaches in practice within a given context.
• Analyse the internal and external context of an organisation using appropriate analytic tools demonstrating an awareness of the impact of various contextual factors on the development of the role of HR, HR strategies and practices.
• Propose solutions to a specified business problem.

To achieve a good grade in this assignment, you need to consider the following.

Avoid excessive description and provide a critical analysis of the case study.

Your assignment should be succinct, relevant and well-structured.

Do not only rely on lecture notes for your assignments - go back to original sources. Evidence of wide reading will gain better marks.

How does this assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?

This assignment will give you an opportunity to review and critique academic research and organisational practice using STEEPLE analysis. You will take a wide view of social and economic changes to inform your work and evaluate current HR activities in relation to new views on organisational development in a more diverse workforce.

As this assignment also requires you to develop solutions to challenges identified, you will be able to practice weighing up alternative solutions to scenario problems based on your understanding of theory and practice, and make suggestions accordingly. This will help you to develop both your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.