Task: Each group should identify a problem situation (HR problem) in an organisation they have access to- preferably an organisation where at least one group member works or has worked recently. The focus has to be on an unresolved problem (only one problem). Groups of around four will be formed during class in weeks 3/4. This task is designed to develop your ability to: • contribute fruitfully to a group task; • assess a HRM issue or problem as objectively as possible; • appreciate the potential of theory in managerial decision making and problem solving; • apply theory to ‘real life’; • take responsibility for resolving the problem or issue by designing a practical course of action (rather than merely making recommendations). Part 1 of this assessment is a written group report of 1800-2000 words (25%). This report is to address the following areas: • Provide a brief introduction to the organisation (it is acceptable to withhold the name of the organisation). • Describe the problem, as much as possible in terms of the observable or measurable symptoms it manifests, for example: employee unrest, frequent industrial action, high absenteeism, workplace bullying/harassment, low morale, loss of profit, sabotage etc. • The issue/problem should then be considered and analysed in terms of concepts/models/theories drawn from any two topics studied as part of this subject. To give some examples, your group may choose to adopt different negotiation tactics, change the existing recruitment and selection method, or re-design jobs, or arrange special training program and so on. Try to choose the topic that seems to offer the most useful insights into the problem. Topics must be taken from the BU5912HRM course schedule. • Design a change program or set of activities and procedures utilising some aspect or aspects of your analysis (actual action plan). The change program should be intended to solve or improve the situation. Please note you are not merely being asked for a list of recommendations. Note: It is not necessary to interview any managers or distribute questionnaires to complete this project. Part 2 of this assessment is a group presentation of the project report to the class (5%). The presentation schedule will be negotiated in class. The presentation should last between 20 and 30 minutes. Each member will present for more or less equal amount of time i.e., about 7 minutes each. An additional 8-10 minutes is available for questions and answers. Support your presentation with appropriate visuals such as computer slides and handouts. ​ 2) Criteria used to grade this task. The criteria used to asses each of the elements of this task are set out in the Appendix. 3) Task Assessor Lecturer 4) Suggested time to devote to this task; 20 hours for Part 1, 4 hours for Part 2. 5) Submission details The written group report is due by 11.59 p.m. on the day that the report is presented to the class. Reports must be submitted via Moodle by the team leader ONLY (word files only/ no PDF). There are penalties for exceeding the word limit. Visual material used in the presentation may be included as an appendix. The report must have a cover page- duly completed and it must also be correctly and adequately referenced using APA style. 6) Feedback and return of work. For Part 1, marks and comments will be available two weeks after the due date. For Part 2, marks and feedback will be available at the completion of the final class.