Learning Outcomes LO1: Identify and appraise the relevant sources of current information locally, nationally and internationally which inform the human resource professional. LO2: Research, analyse and critically evaluate the literature to determine the impact of current business issues on HRM. LO3: Appraise contemporary HR issues and developments and discuss their implications for HRM on an international, national and local level. Assignment Instructions This assignment consists of two parts - Part A& B Part A Analysis 1. Select an industry, with which you are familiar, or on which you can obtain reliable information, and research the contemporary HRM issues that you can identify in that industry. Also give reasons for selecting the contemporary issues in HRM in that industry. 2. Using the research in 1. Above and a scenario planning approach, describe the political, economic, social and technological factors that will affect HRM in the selected industry. 3. Set out the combination of factors that are most probably linked to the contemporary issues. Part B Scenario Planning Select an employer in that industry selected in A above and describe the contemporary workplace issue facing that employer. (refer also to the trends identified in part A 2 and A 3 above. Prepare a Report with recommendations to advise the Managing Director what should be done to optimise the company’s HRM position. (a strategic approach) Suggested word content/limit: 3000 – 4000 words. The assignment will be marked out of 50 and will contribute 50% of your final grade. Additional Information 1. Resubmissions are allowed until the due date to allow you to view the originality report and check for percentage of plagiarism before your final submission. 2. Hand your completed assignment no later than the due date. 3. Pre submission checklist - Please check that you have: Title Page including: Student name, Student Number and Word Count. Satisfied all the assessment factors. Composed your answer to the task in a way that will help you to score well. Acknowledged your sources and referencing supported by structured research processes. Clearly stated what you conclude about the case. It is expected at this level of study that format of this assignment is in accordance with accepted practices. Presentation in a logical structure with good coherence and cohesion is expected.