BUS 610: Human Resource Management Assessment 1 – Assignment (Open Book Assessment) Assessment Individual Credits 15 Assignment Weighting 110 marks (55%) Instructions Formatting guidelines for submitting the completed assignment: Font Size: 12 Font Type: Times New Roman, Arial Line space: 1.5 Headings size: 14, 16 Appropriate “APA” referencing and citation must be provided Answer Questions 1 to 7. ALL answers must: Be written in ESSAY FORMAT using your own words. Be typed (font size 11, Arial) and label with question numbers, single space, a total of 8-10 pages maximum, staple/bind, and put your name and I/D on each page Be proof read for grammar, spelling, format and referencing. Except for Question 7, please write the essays as the third person. i.e., Do not use informal terms such as “I, you, we”. Demonstrate the evidence of applying concepts/theories learned from at least 3 updated, relevant textbooks. Answer guide and format with Marks allocation Question No 01 (26 Marks) Explain TWO major differences between personnel management and human resource management. (4 marks) Introduction - Brief Body – Discuss two differences (2 marks for each) Conclusion - Brief - relate with the organisation Examine the influences of TWO external business environment factors on specific human resource management functions in the company. ( 10 Marks) Introduction - Brief Body – (5 marks for each) PESTLE and G – Legal and Political can be taken as a one factor Define the key term Explain the key elements Explain the implications on HR functions Example – from the organisation (Have to follow the same for both factors) Conclusion - Brief Given the challenges that you analysed in Question 1 (b), above, suggest an effective human resource planning process and methods that the company can use in determining its manpower needs. ( 12 Marks) Introduction - Brief Body – (4 marks for each) Explanation - including the methods and techniques Example – from the organisation Labour Demand forecasting Labour Supply Forecasting Filling the gap between the demand and supply to ensure the HR optimisation (Have to follow the same for all three steps) Conclusion - Brief Example – one common example covering all steps discussed is also acceptable. (Should be a complete example. But try to come with separate examples, as per the marking requirement) Question No 02 (12 Marks ) Using ONE of the positions in a manufacturing company in New Zealand as an example, suggest the job analysis process and methods that the company can use to design the job description, person specification and competency profile for this position. Include in EACH job analysis step: • relevant methods/techniques, • specific types of data to be collected for this position, and • relevant examples. (12 Marks) Introduction - Brief Body – (4 marks for each) Explanation - relevant methods/techniques, • specific types of data to be collected for this position Example – from the organisation Review the background information relevant to the selected position Collect, Analyse and Verify primary and secondary data relevant to the selected position Update position description and person specification Provide specific elements for – Position description, person specification, competency profile as required in steps (Have to follow the same for all three steps) Conclusion - Brief Question No 03 (12 Marks) Suggest, with justification, FOUR best job designs to be used for the position you discussed in Question 2, above. Justify your answer with rationales and relevant examples. (12 Marks) Introduction - Brief Body – (2.5 marks for each) Explanation - with justification why this is the best Example – from the organisation Design by Content – 4 types Design by Time – 3 types Workplace Flexible Programme 2 marks is allocated for the justification of the job designs explained above. (Have to follow the same for all four designs) Conclusion - Brief Question No 04 (15 Marks) Suggest FOUR BEST recruitment methods the company can use to attract qualified candidates for the position. Justify your answer with ONE advantage for EACH recruitment method and relevant example. ( 12 Marks) Introduction - Brief Body – (3 marks for each) Explanation - method from internal or external recruitment Advantage - justifying why this is the best method – validity, legal, cost, reliability or other Example – from the organisation (Have to follow the same for all four methods) Example – one common example covering all steps discussed is also acceptable. (Should be a complete example. But try to come with separate examples, as per the marking requirement) Conclusion - Brief TWO New Zealand legislative requirements that would affect these recruitment methods. (3 Marks) No need of an introduction, body or a conclusion. Name the legislative requirement Explain briefly linking with the recruitment and organisation Question No 05 (15 Marks) Suggest FOUR BEST selection methods the company can use to choose the most qualified applicants to fill in the position. Justify your answer with ONE advantage for EACH selection method and relevant example. (12 Marks) Introduction - Brief Body – (3 marks for each) Explanation - of the selection method Advantage - validity, legal, cost, reliability or other Example – from the organisation (Have to follow the same for all four methods) Example – one common example covering all steps discussed is also acceptable. (Should be a complete example. But try to come with separate examples, as per the marking requirement) Conclusion - Brief TWO New Zealand legislative requirements that would affect these selection methods. (3 Marks) No need of an introduction, body or a conclusion. Name the legislative requirement Explain briefly linking with the selection and organisation Question No 06 (15 Marks) Select a training programme in a service company in New Zealand as an example, explain how you would use the training process model discussed in this course to prepare, organise, implement, and evaluate the training programme for the employees in the organisation. Invent details as appropriate. (15 Marks) Introduction - Brief Body – (3.5 marks for each) Selection of a proper training programme (1 Mark) Explanation - Example – from the organisation Conduct training need analysis Design and develop the training programme Select the training methods Evaluate the effectiveness of the training (Have to follow the same for all four steps) Example – one common example covering all steps discussed is also acceptable. (Should be a complete example. But try to come with separate examples, as per the marking requirement) Conclusion – Brief All the Best!!