ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

MOD003486 Managing Human Resources

Outline the development of strategies and the use of techniques that can be used to enhance employee involvement and engagement. Underline the theories and analysis of these recommendations, including advantages and disadvantages of the strategies selected.

WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

• This assignment must be completed individually.
• You must use the Harvard referencing system.
• Your work must indicate the number of words you have used.  Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words.  When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (regulation 6.74).
• Assignment submissions are to be made anonymously. Do not write your name anywhere on your work.
• Write your student ID number at the top of every page.
• Where the assignment comprises more than one task, all tasks must be submitted in a single document.
• You must number all pages.

SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

In order to achieve full marks, you must submit your work before the deadline. Work that is submitted late – up to five working days after the published submission deadline - will be accepted and marked.  However, the element of the module’s assessment to which the work contributes will be capped with a maximum mark of 40%.

Work cannot be submitted if the period of 5 working days after the deadline has passed (unless there is an approved extension). Failure to submit within the relevant period will mean that you have failed the assessment.

*Requests for short-term extensions will only be considered in the case of illness or other cause considered valid by the Director of Studies Team. Please contact DoS@london.aru.ac.uk.  A request must normally be received and agreed by the Director of Studies Team in writing at least 24 hours prior to the deadl ine. See rules 6.64-6.73: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf

Mitigation: The deadline for submission of mitigation in relation to this assignment is no later than five working days after the submission date of this work. Please contact the Director of Studies Team - DoS@london.aru.ac.uk. See rules 6.112– 6.141:http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf*

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION:

Write a report of 3,000 words to the following brief:

You are required to develop a Human Resource Management business proposal with specific focus on the approach to managing employees that can strengthen the employment relationship. (Your core textbook, Hook and Jenkins, 2019, Ch.1, Ch. 2 and Ch. 8 is your initial point of reference).

1. Outline the development of strategies and the use of techniques that can be used to enhance employee involvement and engagement. Underline the theories and analysis of these recommendations, including advantages and disadvantages of the strategies selected. (30 Marks)
2. Propose the communication approach that will assist greater “Employee Voice”. Outline the benefits for both employers and employees, theories, and best practices in the area of upward problem solving and representative methods (employee voice). (30 Marks)
3. Outline any training and development considerations in your business proposal to enhance both managers and employees’ understanding, roles and responsibilities, quoting relevant theories and best practices. (30 Marks)
4. Use correct academic writing technique, including effective structure, grammar, spelling, use of in-text citations, and a full reference list, all of which should use the Harvard referencing convention. (10 Marks)

Organisations (for Benchmarking)

When designing a HRM business proposal it is important that you benchmark your plan and proposed methods. You can use any organisation of your choice as an example of success and best practice.

You must apply critical thinking in your analysis in relation to your selected organisation against the areas outlined above. Before selecting the organisation, you are strongly advised to discuss this with your lecturer and ensure that there  is sufficient online material available.