L03 - Critically analyse the importance of Human Resource Management Practices

• Module Number:    BMP6003
• Module Name:        International HRM
• Year/Trimester:     2021/22 – Semester 2

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

L03 - Critically analyse the importance of Human Resource Management Practices

L04 – Synthesise key issues surrounding the management of Human Resource Management in a global context

Assessment Brief

As an International HRM consultant you will prepare and deliver an individual presentation of 20 minutes identifying what you consider to be the three most important HR practices for an international business currently. In the content of your presentation you must use relevant literature and examples to analyse and justify your selections.

You will upload a recording of your presentation and your slides in separate submission boxes on Moodle.

Please be prepared to answer any questions that may arise from your presentation

Minimum Secondary Research Source Requirements:

Level HE6 - It is expected that the Reference List will contain between fifteen to twenty sources. As a MINIMUM the Reference List should include three refereed academic journals and five academic books.

Specific Assessment Criteria:

First class (70% and above):

Students will provide an in-depth understanding of the three most important HRM practices for an international business demonstrating excellent critical reasoning skills. Focused and justified recommendations will be made as to how problems/weaknesses identified in either the role or approach may be overcome, and improved.  Extensive research demonstrating use of a wide range of current secondary research sources will be evident. Academic style and referencing will be excellent. 

Second class (50-69%):

Students will provide a comprehensive appraisal of the three most important HRM practices for an international business, demonstrating critical reasoning skills. Justified recommendations will be made as to how problems/weaknesses identified in either the approach or role may be overcome, and improved. Research demonstrating use of a wide range of current secondary research sources will be evident. Academic style and referencing will be good. 

Third class (40-49%):

Students will provide a satisfactory appraisal of the three most important HRM practices for an international busness, demonstrating critical reasoning skills. Considered recommendations will be made as to how problems/weaknesses identified in the role or approach may be overcome and improved. Research demonstrating use of a range of current secondary research sources will be evident. Academic style and referencing will be fair. 

Fail (39% and below): Students who do not meet the requirements of a third-class grade will not successfully complete the assessment activity.