Human Resource Management: Principles and Practices for Attracting and Retaining Talented Employees

Assignment Submission Format

People are the key to an organisations success this unit will look at the principles of effective Human Resource Management (HRM). This unit will also look at how a business can attract, recruit and retain talented employees. This HRM unit will explore the tools and techniques that are used to maximise employee engagement for the organisation to have a competitive advantage. You will explore employee training and development, performance and reward management. In addition you will look at the benefits of a flexible organisation and a flexible labour force.

Finally you will look at the importance of good employee relations looking at strategies to improve employee engagement. You will also gain an understanding of the key legal issues and constraints of employment law.

Submission will be a Power Point Presentation and a management report which covers all of the unit learning outcomes for the unit. The report should be presented in Arial or Times New Roman in font size 12 with single spacing. The use of simple Harvard referencing system should be used throughout your assignment and a bibliography submitted at the end of your assignment. The recommended word limit is given with the assignment brief, although you will not be penalised for exceeding the total word limit.

The format, structure, and overall presentation of the assignment is expected to be to a professional standard. The assignment should be written in a concise, formal, business style with the use of headings, paragraphs and subsections. The assignment should be saved in Word or PDF format and should include the Brighton School of Business and Management assignment front cover sheet. You have been allocated six weeks for this assignment – please refer to your timetable issued on your enrolment day.

Q1 Explain the purpose and scope of Human Resource Management in terms of resourcing an organisation with talent and skills appropriate to fulfil business objectives.

Q2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the key elements of Human Resource Management in an organisation.

Q3 Analyse internal and external factors that affect Human Resource Management decision-making, including employment legislation.

Q4 Apply Human Resource Management practices in a work-related context.

Q5 Evaluate the effectiveness of the key elements of Human Resource Management in an organisation.

Q6 Explain the purpose and scope of Human Resource Management in terms of resourcing an organisation with talent and skills appropriate to fulfil business objectives.

Q7 Explain the purpose and the functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning and resourcing an organisation.

Q8 Explain the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection.

Q9 Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection

Q10 Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection, supported by specific examples.

Q11 Evaluate the effectiveness of the key elements of Human Resource Management in an organisation.

Q12 Explain the benefits of different HRM practices within an organisation for both the employer and employee.

Q13 Evaluate the effectiveness of different HRM practices in terms of raising organisational profit and productivity

Q14 Critically evaluate HRM practices and application within an organisational context, using a range of specific examples.

Q15 Apply Human Resource Management practices in a work-related context.