This assessment item relates to course learning outcomes numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4.

 

The primary purpose of this assessment is to assist students to develop skills in the use of HRM theories and models in the analysis of a typical business situation. The assignment requires students to analyse the current situation, identify and specify the organisational issues, and suggest practical and probable solutions. The secondary purpose of this assignment is to give students the opportunity to enhance their research, analysis, critical thinking and written communication skills, particularly in report writing.

 

Assessment task 2 requires the writing a business report. It should include a comprehensive analysis of the current situation using HRM theory, models and frameworks. Students are expected to engage in extensive research within the academic literature relating to human resource management, particularly in the areas of strategic HRM, employment relations, performance management and communication. The report should clearly explain various options available and analyse the consequences of those

 

The assessment item is based on the case study titled “The role of HR in creating sustainable organisations” (Pages 35-36 of the textbook): Human Resource Management in Australia (5th Ed.) by Kramar, Bartram, De Cieri, Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart & Wright, McGraw-Hill Australia). Read, and carefully analyse the case to prepare a business report which addresses all of the following questions:

 

1. What course of action would you recommend to the CEO in the first hospital as a way to improve the operation of HRM at the hospital?

2. What are the key features of building sustainable HR capability?