Strategic Management of People in the Workplace during the COVID-19 Pandemic | Group Assessment

Part One - Key challenges and opportunities in people management using Pestle framework

Detailed Brief for Assessment :

 

Method: Submitted as a Word document online via Canvas Assignment Title and Description of the Assignment:

External environmental influences and the strategic management of people in contemporary workplace “The COVID-19 pandemic has grandly shaken all organizations, creating a complex and challenging environment for managers and human resource management (HRM) practitioners, who need to find ingenious solutions to ensure the continuity of their companies and to help their employees to cope with this extraordinary crisis.

 

” Hamouche (2021) Reflecting on the above quote, in your group, choose from one of the six global organisations below and identify the key challenges and opportunities provided by relevant external environments for the management of people and draw on Resource-based theory and/or Ability, Motivation and Opportunity (AMO) theory to identify strategies for managing these people management issues. Breakdown of task for your group work:

 

Part one (70 % of this assessment grade):-

Identify the key challenges presented for the management of people (in your chosen organisation) drawing on Pestle framework. -Identify the key opportunities presented for the management of people (in your chosen organisation) drawing on Pestle framework.

 

Draw on the Resource-based view theory and/or AMO theory to identify strategies for managing the people management issues identified.

 

Present your findings in a group poster (2 pages) which comprise of brief introduction, findings, recommendations and a conclusion supported with relevant diagrams and references (in-text and at the end of your work). Maximum word counts 400 (without references).

 

Global Organisations: Shell, Apple, Walmart, Amazon, Netflix, Alibaba, Tata Steel

 

Part two (30 % of this assessment grade):-

You will also have to develop an individual project portfolio document (Total 600 words) with the following sections:

• Introduction

 

• Describe your contribution/section to the group project and poster.

 

• Provide a brief post project reflection in terms of your learning, and overall group performance. Include & refer to module concepts and theories of teamwork, roles and group performance. What worked well and what could have been improved upon?

 

• Conclusion A note to the Students: For postgraduate modules, a score of 50% or above represents a pass mark. It is essential: - that you use Harvard

 

Referencing - that you thoroughly answer all aspects of the assignment. Tips: - use a range of recent academic resources. e.g. books, journals, websites etc. - do not use website references alone. - read the area “marks awarded for” and ensure you address those areas in your answer.

 

Plagiarism and Collusion Plagiarism and collusion constitute academic offences. To avoid these: - Make sure the work you produce is your own - Use reputable sources - Write in your own words - Cite all sources correctly

 

Mark scheme: Mark Scheme Weighting Clear poster design, message & structure in line with the brief 10% Harvard style in-text citation (& Reference List on reverse) minimum of 10 references 5% Content included – in-depth exploration of topic and demonstration of significant knowledge 35% Integration & application of information (include application of AMO & or RBV to data from case company) 20% Discussion /Analysis (use the theory and organisational examples to develop your argument, discussion) & Reflection 30% Total 100%