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10-10-2024
How organisational and people strategies are shaped by and developed in response to internal and external local, national and international environmental factors
HRM7009D Strategic Planning and Ethical Decision Making
Formal report in response to live case study
Date for Submission: Please refer to the timetable on ilearn
(The submission portal on ilearn will close at 14.00 UK time on the date of submission)
Assignment Brief
As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Strategic Planning and Ethical Decision-Making assignment. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able analyse and critically evaluate:
How organisational and people strategies are shaped by and developed in response to internal and external local, national and international environmental factors
Organisational aims, objectives and strategic options in response to the impact of future technological, social, demographic, labour market, economic and political trends on the organisation and working life
The formulation and implementation of strategies through the effective management and leadership of change in organisations
Theory and practice in terms of strategic decision making in the fields of corporate social responsibility, ethics, equality, diversity and inclusion and sustainable management practices
The benefits of aligning people practices with organisational strategy and culture
Key ethical principles to a range of contemporary business challenges
HR professional practice by reflecting on and employing principle-led decision making at work
GA1. Discipline Expertise: Knowledge and understanding of chosen field
Students will possess a range of skills to operate within this sector, have a keen awareness of current developments in working practice and be well positioned to respond to change.
All learning outcomes must be met to pass the module.
Guidance
Your assignment should include: a title page containing your student number, the module name, the submission deadline and the exact word count of your submitted document; the appendices if relevant; and a reference list in AU Harvard system(s). You should address all the elements of the assignment task listed below. Please note that tutors will use the assessment criteria set out below in assessing your work.
You must not include your name in your submission because Arden University operates anonymous marking, which means that markers should not be aware of the identity of the student. However, please do not forget to include your STU number.
Word count: 3000 words (maximum)
Please refer to the full word count policy which can be found in the Student Policies section here: Arden University | Regulatory Framework
The word count includes everything in the main body of the assessment (including in text citations and references). The word count excludes numerical data in tables, figures, diagrams, footnotes, reference list and appendices. All other printed words ARE included in the word count.
Students who exceed the wordcount up to a 10% margin will not be penalised. Students should note that no marks will be assigned to work exceeding the specified limit once the maximum assessment size limit has been reached.
Assignment Task
Please select an organisation of your choice. This may be your own organisation, or one that you are familiar with. Note; all apprentices must use their own organisation, in which to undertake this critical evaluation and do not have the option to select another one with which you are familiar with).
Write a report to the CEO of your organisation, addressing the following areas on strategic planning and ethical decision making. This is a secondary research activity with primary research not required. However, you may use your knowledge of the organisation in answering the questions below. Your report should be structured as follows:
Introduction. Set the scene for your report, explaining its importance to the organisation and what you are going to cover (250 words).
Provide a critique of the current organisational and people strategies within the organisation. How has the organisation responded to current trends? What can they improve upon? (LOs 1 and 2, 500 words)
How has the organisation managed change? Critically analyse at least two examples of strategies that have been employed and recommend potential improvements (LO3, 500 words).
Provide a critique of how the organisation has employed corporate social responsibility, ethics, equality, diversity and inclusion and sustainable management practices within its strategy. What are the benefits of aligning these areas with organisational strategy and culture? Theory should be included in this response (LOs 4 and 5, 1000 words).
Identify key ethical principles within the organisation and reflect on the importance of employing principle-led decision-making. Please use actual examples from the organisation to support your answer (LOs 6 and 7, 500 words).
Conclusion. Summarise the main points of your findings (250 words).
(Total 100 Marks)
Formative Feedback
Students will be able to submit 40% of the final word count to the tutor for formative review. Students will select which sections will be reviewed and highlight the text for the tutor.
The feedback is designed to help you develop areas of your work and it helps you develop your skills as an independent learner.
If you are a distance learning student, you should submit your work, by email, to your tutor, no later than 2 weeks before the actual submission deadline. If you are a blended learning student, your tutor will give you a deadline for formative feedback and further details.
Formative feedback will not be given to work submitted after the above date or the date specified by your tutor - if a blended learning student.
Referencing Guidance
You MUST underpin your analysis and evaluation of the key issues with appropriate and wide ranging academic research and ensure this is referenced using the AU Harvard system(s).
Follow this link to find the referencing guides for your subject: Arden Library
Submission Guidance
Assignments submitted late will not be accepted and will be marked as a 0% fail.
Your assessment can be submitted as a single Word (MS Word) or PDF file, or, as multiple files.
If you chose to submit multiple files, you must name each document as the question/part you are answering along with your student number ie Q1 Section A STUXXXX. If you wish to overwrite your submission or one of your submissions, you must ensure that your new submission is named exactly the same as the previous in order for the system to overwrite it.
You must ensure that the submitted assignment is all your own work and that all sources used are correctly attributed. Penalties apply to assignments which show evidence of academic unfair practice. (See the Student Handbook which is available on the A-Z key information on iLearn.
Assessment Criteria (Learning objectives covered – all).
Level 7 is characterised by an expectation of students’ expertise in their specialism. Students are semi-autonomous, demonstrating independence in the negotiation of assessment tasks (including the major project) and the ability to evaluate, challenge, modify and develop theory and practice. Students are expected to demonstrate an ability to isolate and focus on the significant features of problems and to offer synthetic and coherent solutions, with some students producing original or innovative work in their specialism that is potentially worthy of publication by Arden University. A clear appreciation of ethical considerations (as appropriate) is also a prerequisite.
Grade
Mark Bands
Generic Assessment Criteria
Distinction
80%+
Outstanding analysis of key issues and concepts/. Outstanding development of conceptual structures and argument, making consistent use of scholarly conventions. Outstanding research skills, independence of thought, an extremely high level of intellectual rigour and consistency, exceptional expressive / professional skills, and outstanding creativity and originality. Outstanding academic/intellectual skills. Work pushes the boundaries of the discipline and demonstrates an awareness of relevant ethical considerations. Work may be considered for publication by Arden university . How organisational and people strategies are shaped by and developed in response to internal and external local, national and international environmental factors
70-79%
Excellent analysis of key issues and concepts/. Excellent development of conceptual structures and argument, making consistent use of scholarly conventions. Excellent research skills, independence of thought, an extremely high level of intellectual rigour and consistency, exceptional expressive / professional skills, and substantial creativity and originality. Excellent academic/intellectual skills. Work pushes the boundaries of the discipline and demonstrates an awareness of relevant ethical considerations. Work may be considered for publication by Arden university ..
Merit
60-69%
Very good level of competence demonstrated. High level of theory application. Very good analysis of key issues and concepts. Development of conceptual structures and argument making consistent use of scholarly conventions. Some evidence of original thought and a general awareness of relevant ethical considerations.
Pass
55-59%
A good performance. A good knowledge of key issues and concepts. Fairly descriptive, with some analysis of existing scholarly material, and some argument development. Limited evidence of original thought. Some awareness of relevant ethical considerations. Good professional skills (where appropriate).
Pass
50-54%
A satisfactory performance. Basic knowledge of key issues and concepts. Generally descriptive, with restricted analysis of existing scholarly material and little argument development. Use of scholarly conventions inconsistent. The work lacks original thought. Limited awareness of relevant ethical considerations. Satisfactory professional skills (where appropriate).
Marginal Fail
40-49%
Limited research skills impede use of learning resources and problem solving. Significant problems with structure/accuracy in expression. Very weak a cademic professional skills. Limited use of scholarly conventions. Errors in expression and the work may lack structure overall
Clear Fail
39% and below
A poor performance in which there are substantial gaps in knowledge and understanding, underpinning theory and ethical considerations. Little evidence of research skills, use of learning resources and problem solving. Major problems with structure/ accuracy in expression. Professional skills not present. Very weak a cademic professional skills. No evidence of use of scholarly conventions.
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