Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Contemporary Studies in Human Resource Management


This assessment item relates to course learning outcomes numbers 1, 3 and 4.
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
? Critically analyse literature on contemporary issues in HRM and locate these issues within HRM functions across the employment cycle
? Apply appropriate theory and concepts to provide innovative solutions for organisations in terms of addressing the challenges posed by contemporary HRM issues
? Evaluate the current role played by HRM within organisational contexts
Details
For this task you are required to write an academic report with Part A and Part B.
Part A needs to be based on linking Topics 7 and 11 in a discussion on e-HRM and outsourcing the HRM function in large organisations. The word count for Part A is 1,500 words.
Part B is based on the development of a Workforce Development Strategy for nursing staff of a large public hospital. The Strategy must address four key elements: career management skills; coaching and mentoring; conflict management skills and; employee health and well being. The word count for Part B is 2,000 words.
The total word count is 3,500 words with a minimum of 15 peer reviewed journal articles used.
You are required to draw upon the existing literature and research to develop your discussion and conclusions.
Part A – The role of e-HRM and outsourcing the HRM function in large organisations (1,500 words)
Part A requires you to make links between Topics 7 & 11 and critically discuss these trends in large organisations by addressing the following:
? Discuss the reasons that a large organisation might consider outsourcing the HR function and what would be the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing such a decision.
? Describe how the advances in e-HRM may enable or hinder this process.
? Identify the impacts of such a decision on employees.
You are required to draw upon the existing literature and research to develop your discussion and conclusions.
Part B – Workforce Development Strategy (2,000 words)
Part B requires you to develop a Workforce Development Strategy for the nursing staff of a large public hospital which specifically addresses Topics 8, 9, 10 and 12. You are required develop a plan for these four elements of this Workforce development strategy which addresses the needs of the nursing employees in terms of their career management and workplace health and safety. The elements of this strategy need to address the following:
? Career management skills
? Coaching and mentoring system
? Conflict management skills
? Employee health and well being
You will need to evidence the choices you are making in developing this strategy by drawing upon the academic literature and research.

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