Addresses learning outcome(s): 2. Theoretical knowledge of the different aspects that make up Human Resource Management; 6. Theoretical knowledge of managing performance and human resource development, considering how to optimise staff skills within the organisation; 7. Theoretical knowledge of the role of HRM in effective change management and how to determine whether HR policies are making an effective organisational contribution. Related graduate attribute(s): 1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively 1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills 1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems 2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives 2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives 2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession 

Project-based Assignment-Part 2 (Individual Report)
In this part of the assignment the student is required to select one of two situations (either an under performing employee or a high performing employee) relating to the key position selected by the group in the Project-based Assignment - Part 1 (Group Report). The student is required to undertake a literature review and to report to on five aspects of the situation selected:
1. What the features of best practice in performance management are that would help the case study organization better manage the employee in the selected key position (the under performer or the high performer) ?
2. How should the case study organization's human resource development (HRD) function integrate with the organization's performance managaement function in order to assist in the better management of the employee in the selected key position?
3. What specific issues surround the management of 'underperformers' or 'high performers' that need to be taken into account generally in an effective performance management system and HRD function in the case study organization? 
4. How might the case study organization's reward management strategy fit into the solution offerred to the case study organization's management in relation to the key selected position and the organization more generally?
5. How in theory should the case study organization's human resource management function (HRD, performance management, reward management) support the organization's corporate strategies with respect to both under performing and high performing employees?
Further detail on this part of the project-based assignment is available in the project specification that is on the Unit's Moodle website.


Project-based Assignment - Part 2 (Individual Report)
A detailed specification for the project-based assignment and the assessment criteria for this part of the assignment are available on the Unit's Moodle website.