ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

MOD003486 Managing Human Resources

WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT: MOD003486 Managing Human Resources

• This assignment must be completed individually.
• You must use the Harvard referencing system.
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SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

In order to achieve full marks, you must submit your work before the deadline. Work that is submitted late – up to five working days after the published submission deadline - will be accepted and marked. However, the element of the module’s assessment to which the work contributes will be capped with a maximum mark of 40%.

Work cannot be submitted if the period of 5 working days after the deadline has passed (unless there is an approved extension). Failure to submit within the relevant period will mean that you have failed the assessment.

Requests for short-term extensions will only be considered in the case of illness or other cause considered valid by the Director of Studies Team. Please contact DoS@london.aru.ac.uk.  A request must normally be received and agreed by the Director of Studies Team in writing at least 24 hours prior to the deadline. See rules 6.64-6.73: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf

Outline an HR operating model which can support any start-up or SME. An operating model that will reinforce business objectives and alignment including efficient approach to the delivery of the HR services to the business. Underline the theories and analysis of the operating model, including advantages and disadvantages of the model selected.

Mitigation: The deadline for submission of mitigation in relation to this assignment is no later than five working days after the submission date of this work. Please contact the Director of Studies Team - DoS@london.aru.ac.uk.

See rules 6.112 – 6.141: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION: MOD003486 Managing Human Resources

Write a report of 3,000 words to the following brief:

You are required to develop a Human Resource Management business proposal with specific focus on HR operating model (structure), Resourcing and Development. Your recommendations and overall HRM business proposal need to demonstrate considerations on business alignment, a proposal that can assist any start-up or SME type company.

(Your core textbook, Hook and Jenkins, 2019, Ch.1, Ch.6 and Ch. 8, is your initial point of reference).

1. Outline an HR operating model which can support any start-up or SME. An operating model that will reinforce business objectives and alignment including efficient approach to the delivery of the HR services to the business. Underline the theories and analysis of the operating model, including advantages and disadvantages of the model selected. (30 Marks)

2. Outline the resourcing proposition that can assist towards attracting highly skilled talent through innovative approaches. In addition, outline the onboarding methodology (approaches, theories, and best  practices)  in your proposal enabling new employees to be successful. (30 Marks)

3. Outline the development considerations in your proposal to enhance all employees’ skills and ability to execute the business strategy. Define what these development proposals are quoting relevant theories and best practices. (30 Marks)

4. Use correct academic writing technique, including effective structure, grammar, spelling, use of in-text citations, and a full reference list, all of which should use the Harvard referencing convention. (10 Marks)

Organisations (for Benchmarking)

When designing a HRM business proposal it is  important  that  you  benchmark your plan and proposed methods. You can use any international organisation of your choice as an example of success and best practice. You must apply critical thinking in your analysis in relation to your selected organisation against the three main areas outlined above.

Before selecting the organisation, you are strongly advised to discuss this with your lecturer and ensure that there is sufficient online material available.

MOD003486 Managing Human Resources

Core Reading