Critically Assessing the Key Principles and Theories Underlying Strategic People Management

Context:

a) Critically assess the key principles and theories underlying strategic people management and explain how their application enhances organisational and individual performance.

b) Critically evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches and the relationships between effective people management and organisational performance.

Context:

This assessment is designed for you to experience the challenges that managers face in thinking strategically, conceptually and analytically to create effective organisations and productive work environments. You will need to clearly communicate your ideas and critique the ideas of others. Assessment 3 is in two parts and this is Part B. In Part A, the thinking focused on strategic issues from modules five and six in relation to management, people and teams, whilst forcing you to integrate the underlying principles discussed in earlier modules.

Part B requires you to critique the Part A video of another student. Though challenging, this process requires you to consolidate your own understanding of relevant concepts and principles, as well as drawing on your communication skills to provide effective feedback.

Instructions:

Part B

You will be required to review the Part A video presentation of another student.Your facilitator will pair you with another student and you will be provided with a link to view the relevant presentation. You are not required to meet, hold discussions with or provide any feedback to the other student. Your review is submitted to the facilitator only. This review will be a written response of no more than 1250 words and whilst you will have limited information and understanding of the other student’s context and challenges, you are to provide feedback in the following:

1. Consideration of relevant theory and concepts and their application to the issues raised.

2. Integration of concepts and appreciation of their implications

3. Communication style and effectiveness

4. Strengths of the presentation

5. Areas for development or further consideration

Your response should take into consideration the key principles discussed in relation to communication and performance management. A constructive review will require you to have a solid understanding of all topics covered in this subject. Your review may take a variety of forms but must be within the word limit and include:

? Cover page

? A short introduction

? A review of the presentation including the points mentioned above

? A short conclusion

? Reference list

Your review will be assessed against the learning rubric below taking into consideration the above requirements