solved Paper instructions : Task:Youare  required  toproduce  a

Paper instructions : Task:Youare  required  toproduce  a  report that 
critically  evaluates  anHRM  priority  areainyour  organisation, 
particularlyin  light  ofrecent  changes toboththe  internal  and  
external working environment. You  should select oneof  the  following  
priority  areas,  ensuring  your  choice  is well-justifiedin  the  
context  of your organisation:•Strategic HRM(Lecture 2)•Organisational 
culturechange and development(Lecture2;Canvas Starter and Chapter 
4)•Recruitment, selection and onboarding(Lecture 2;CanvasChapter 
6)•Performance management(Lecture 3;Canvas Chapter 5)•Employee 
engagement(Lecture4;Canvas Chapter7)•Organisational 
learning(Lecture4;Canvas Chapter 8)•Managing equality 
anddiversity(Lecture5;CanvasChapters1,2and 3)•Emotional 
intelligence(Lecture 5; Canvas Chapter9)You  should critically analyse 
thechosen  priority area  in  your organisation,identifyingits 
weaknesses  and the  impact  this  hashadon  the  effectiveness  ofthe  
HRM function.  You  should  also  consider  the  wider-organisational 
impact of these shortcomings. You mustuse organisational examples to 
support yourpoints. Youshouldprovide  feasible  recommendations  as  to 
how  the chosenpriority area  could  be  improvedin your organisation, 
and these should be realistic withinthe specific context of your 
organisation.?Note: These recommendations will form the basis of 
Assignment 2.Ensure you develop a full business report, includinga title
page;executive summary;table of contents;lists of 
tables/figures/appendices, if relevant;main body of writing;reference 
list; and,appendices.Your module lecturer will provide additional 
guidance as to what could be included in each of these areas.

Page 8of 21GUIDANCE FOR STUDENTS IN THE COMPLETION OF TASKS1.Engagement 
with Literature SkillsYour  work  must  be  informed  and  supported  
by  scholarly  material  that is relevantto  and focusedon  the task(s) 
set;  you  should  make  use  of  scholarly  reviews  and  primary  
sources,as  appropriate  (for  example, refereed  research  articles  
and/or  original  materials  appropriate  to  the  discipline).        
You  should  provide evidence  that  you  have  accessed  a  wide 
rangeof  sources,  which  may  be  academic,  governmental  and 
industrial;   these   sources   may   include   academic   journal   
articles,   textbooks,   current   news   articles, organisational  
documents,  and  websites.    You  should  consider  the credibilityof  
your  sources;  academic journals  are  normally  highly  credible  
sources  while  websites  require  carefulconsideration/selection  and 
should be used sparingly.   Any sources you use should be current and 
up-to-date, mostly published within the  last  fiveyears  or  so,  
though  seminal/important  works  in  the  field  may  beolder.    You  
must  provide evidenceof your research/own reading throughout your work,
using correctly a suitable referencing system, including in-text 
citations in the main body of your work and a reference list at the end 
of your work. Guidance specificto this assessment:You should refer to at
least10 crediblesources per 1,000 words.  Youshould refer tojournal 
articles, relevant websites,text books, current news items and benchmark
your organisation  against  other  organisations  to  ensure  your  
assignment  is  current  and  up-to-date.   At  least  a quarter  of  
sources should be  dated  within  the  last  12 months  and  include  
organisational  examples. High-level  referencing  skills  using  
Harvardconventionmust  be  demonstrated throughout  your  work  and  all
sources listed alphabetically within your reference list.   2.Knowledge
and Understanding SkillsAt  level  7,  you  should  be  able  to  
demonstrate  asystematic  understanding  of  knowledge,  and  a  
critical awareness  of  current  problems  and/or  new  insights, much  
of  which  is  at,  or  informed  by,  the  forefront  ofyour   
academic   discipline,   fieldof   study   or   area   of   
professional   practice,   with   a   comprehensive understanding  of  
techniques  applicable  to  your  own  research  or  advanced  
scholarship.  Your  work  must demonstrate  your  growing  mastery  of  
these  concepts,  principles,  current  challenges,  innovation  and 
insights associated with the subject area.  Knowledgerelates to the 
facts, information and skills you have acquired  through  your  
learning. You  demonstrate  your understandingby  interpreting  the  
meaning  of  the factsand  information  (knowledge).  This  means  that 
you  need  to  select  and  include  in  your  work  the contemporary  
concepts,  techniques,  models,  theories,  etc.  appropriate  to  the  
task(s)  set.    You  should  be ableto explain the theories, concepts, 
etc. meaningfullyto show your understanding.  Your mark/grade will also 
depend  upon  the extentto  which  you  demonstrate  your  knowledge  
and  understanding;  ideally  each should be complete and detailed, with
comprehensive coverage.Guidance  specific  to  this  assessment:Your  
work  should  demonstrate  understanding  of organisational priority  
areas and  the  HRM  practices  that  facilitate  it,  as  well  as  
the  role  of  HRM  within  the  wider organisational 
structure.3.Cognitive and IntellectualSkillsYou  should  be  able  to:  
evaluate  critically  current  research  and  advanced  scholarship  in 
the  discipline; evaluate   methodologies   and   develop   critiques  
of   them   and,   where   appropriate,   to   propose   new 
hypotheses; deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively 
to make sound judgementsin the absence of complete data. Your work must 
contain evidence of logical, analytical thinking, evaluation and 
synthesis.  For  example,  to  examine  and  break  information  down  
into  parts,  make  inferences,  compile, compare  and  contrast  
information.    This  means  not  just  describing  what!  But  also  
justifying:  Why?  How? When?  Who?  Where?  At  what  cost?  At  all  
times,  you  must  provide  justification  for  your  arguments  and 
judgements.  Evidence that you have reflected upon the ideas of experts 
within the subject areais crucial to you providing a reasoned and 
informed debate within your work.  Your choice of methodologies to 
gather

Page 9of 21data and information must be rigorously defended. 
Furthermore, you should provide evidence that you are able  to  make  
sound  judgements  and convincing  arguments  using  data  and  
concepts.    Sound,  valid, persuasive  conclusions  are  necessary  
and  must  be  derived  from  the  content  of  your  work.      Where 
relevant, alternative solutions and recommendations maybe 
proposed.Guidance specific to this assessment:  All claims should be 
backed up with contemporary evidence from credible and reliable sources.
Your work should be well underpinned through use of an appropriate 
number of relevant and credible sources.4.Practical SkillsAt  level  7, 
you  should  be able  to  demonstrate  originality  in  the  
application  of  knowledge,  together  with  a practical  understanding 
of  how  established  techniques  of  research  and  enquiry  are  
used  to  create  and interpret  knowledge  in  the  discipline.This  
includes  acting  autonomously  in  planning  and  implementing tasks at
a professional or equivalent level, originality in tackling and solving
problems, and decision-making in complex and unpredictable contexts or 
situations.You shouldbe ableto demonstrate mastery of the leading edge 
subject-related concepts and ideas as they relate  to  real  world 
situations  and/or  particular  contexts.    How  do  they  work  in  
practice?    You  will  deploy models,  methods,  techniques,  and/or  
theories,  in  those  contexts  or  circumstances,  to  assess  current 
situations,  perhaps  to  formulate  plans  or  plausible,  justifiable 
recommendations  to  solve  problems,  or  to propose new models, or to
create artefacts, which may be innovative and creative, thereby 
demonstratingyour understanding ofhow the boundaries of knowledge are 
advanced through research and/or application.  This is likely to 
involve, for instance, the use of real world artefacts, examples and 
cases, the application of a model within an organisation 
and/orbenchmarking one theory or organisation against others.  Guidance 
specific  to  this  assessment:Reference  to  organisational  examples 
in relationto  the chosen priority area and the role of HRM in achieving
organisational goals/objectives is essential.5.Transferable Skills for 
Life and Professional Practice Your  work  must  provide  evidence  of  
the  qualities  and  transferable  skills  necessary  for  
postgraduate-level employment in circumstances requiring sound 
judgement, personal responsibility and initiative in complex and  
unpredictable  professional  environments.    This  includes  
demonstrating:  the  independent  learning ability for continuing 
professional development to advance existing skills and acquire new 
competences of a professional nature that will enable you to assume 
significant responsibility within organisations; that you can  initiate 
and  complete  tasks,  projects  and  procedures,  whether  
individually  and/or  collaboratively,  to  a professional  level;  
that  you  can  use  appropriate media to  effectively  communicate  
information,  arguments and analysis in a variety of forms for a variety
of audiences; fluency of expression; clarity and effectiveness in  
presentation  and  organisation.  Work  should  be  coherent  and  
well-structured  in  presentation  and organisation.Guidance specific to
this assessment:This assignment shouldbe:•Writing: Written in 
UKEnglishin an appropriate business/academic style,using Microsoft 
Word•Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.•Length:  
2,500-words  +/-10% (marks  will  be  deducted  if  this  is  exceeded, 
in  line  withAcademic Regulations)•Formatting: Typed on A4 paper in 
Times New Roman, Arialor Calibrifont, size11with at least 
2.5-centimetremargins, 1.5line-spacingand numbered pages.•Document  
format: Reportformat,  witha  clear  title  page, including 
nameandstudent ID  number, executive summary, table of 
contents,andreference list (using Harvard referencing throughout).

Page 10of 21STUDENT FEEDBACK FORMThis  section  details  the extentto  
which  the  assessment  criteria  are  demonstrated  by  you,  which  in
turn determines  your  mark.  The  marks  available  for  each  
category  of  skill  are  shown.  Lecturers  will  use  the space  
provided  to  comment  on  the  achievement  of  the  task(s),  
including  those  areas  in  which  you  have performed well and areas 
that would benefit from development/improvement.Generic Assessment 
Criteria Marks availableMarks awarded1. Engagement with Literature 
Skills202. Knowledge and Understanding Skills203. Cognitive and 
Intellectual Skills254. Practical Application Skills255. Transferable 
Skills for Life and Professional Practice10Assessment Mark (Assessment 
marks are subject to ratification at the Exam Board.  These comments and
marks are to give feedback on module work and are for guidance only 
until they are confirmed. )Late Submission Penalties (tick if 
appropriate)%Up to 1 week late (50% Max)Over 1 week late (0%)

Level 7In accordance with the Framework for Higher Education 
Qualifications, at the end of Level 7 students should be able to 
demonstrate: a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical 
awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, 
or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline or area of 
professional practice; a comprehensive understanding of techniques 
applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship; originality in
the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding 
of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create
and interpret knowledgein the discipline; conceptual understanding that
enables the student to evaluate criticallycurrent research and advanced
scholarship in  the discipline to evaluate methodologies and develop 
critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses. 
They willbe able to deal with complex issues both systematically and 
creatively, make sound judgements inthe absence of complete data, and 
communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist 
audiences.  They will demonstrate self-direction and originality in 
tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planningand 
implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level to continue to 
advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a
high level. They the qualities and transferable skills necessary for 
employment requiring the exercise ofinitiative and personal 
responsibility; decision-making in complex and unpredictable 
situations/professional environments; and the independent learning 
ability required for continuing professional development.Level 
7FAILFAILMARGINAL FAILSATISFACTORY(Pass)GOOD to VERY GOOD(Merit) 
EXCELLENT(Distinction)EXCEPTIONAL(Distinction)Category0-29%30-44%45-49%50-59%60-69%70-84%85-100%Engagement
with literature (including current research, referencing,academic 
conventions andacademic honesty)Little or no evidence of readingand/or 
reliance on inappropriate sources.Views and findings mostly unsupported 
and non-authoritative.Referencing conventions used incoherently or 
largely absent.Poor engagement with essential reading. No evidence of 
wider reading. Reliance on inappropriate sources, and/or indiscriminate 
use of sources. Heavily reliant on information gained through class 
contact. Inconsistent andweak use of referencing.Engagement with a very 
limited range of relevant and credible sources. Some omissionsand minor 
errors.Referencing conventions evident though not always applied 
accurately or consistently.Engagement with an appropriate range of 
research-informed literature, including sources retrieved independently.
Some over-reliance on texts. Referencing may show minor inaccuracies or
inconsistencies.Engagement with a wide range of research-informed 
literature, including sources retrieved independently.Selection of 
relevant and credible sources.  Very good use of referencing, with 
no/very few inaccuracies or inconsistencies.Engagement with an extensive
range of relevant and credible literature, informed by the latest 
research. Consistently accurate application of referencing. Exceptional 
engagement with an extensive range of relevant and credible literature, 
informed by the latest research. High-level referencing skills 
consistently and professionally applied.GENERIC ASSESSMENTCRITERIA

Level 7FAILFAILMARGINAL FAILSATISFACTORY(Pass)GOOD to VERY GOOD(Merit) 
EXCELLENT(Distinction)EXCEPTIONAL(Distinction)Category0-29%30-44%45-49%50-59%60-69%70-84%85-100%Knowledge
and understanding (A systematic, conceptual understanding of knowledge,
and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much 
of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of the discipline; a 
comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own 
research)Major gaps in knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
is not systematic.Substantial inaccuracies. No awareness of current 
problems, insights or the latest research and/or advanced scholarship 
within the discipline.Gaps in knowledge, with only superficial 
systematic understanding. Some significant inaccuracies and/or 
irrelevant material.  No critical awareness of current problems, 
insights, or latest research within the discipline.Limited knowledge and
systematic understanding of the concepts and principles within the 
subject area, which to some marginal extent, is informed by current 
researchand scholarship. Some critical awareness of current problems 
and/or new insights, but often under-developed.Knowledge is accurate and
reasonably detailed. A systematic understanding of the field of 
studyinformed by, to some extent, current research and scholarship, A 
critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights though this 
may be under-developed occasionally.  Knowledge has a well-defined 
focus, which is reasonably extensive,coherent and detailed, with a 
critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights.  Exhibits 
good understanding of the breadth and depth of contemporary and 
established views, and the work is, at least in part, well-informed by 
current research and scholarship. Excellent mastery of a complex and 
specialised area of knowledge. A systematic, excellent understanding of 
the concepts of the subject informed by current research and 
scholarship. Highly critical awareness ofcurrent problems and/or new 
insights. A critical, awareness of how the boundaries of knowledge are 
advanced through research.Exceptional mastery of a complex and 
specialised area of knowledge. An exceptionally critical awareness of 
currentproblems and/or new insights. An outstanding understanding of the
concepts of the subject, well-informed by current research and 
scholarship. A critical, sophisticated and nuanced awareness of how the 
boundaries of knowledge are advanced through research.Cognitiveand 
intellectual skills (Critical evaluation of current research Wholly or 
almost wholly descriptive work. Little or no evaluation or critique or 
Largely descriptive work, withsuperficial use of critical evaluation of 
research and Limited attempt at critical evaluation/ critique of current
research and Some critical evaluation/ critique of current research and
methodologies, Sound critical evaluation/ critique of current research 
and methodologies, Excellent critical evaluation/ critique of current 
research and methodologies, Exceptional critical evaluation/ critique of
current research and

Level 7FAILFAILMARGINAL FAILSATISFACTORY(Pass)GOOD to VERY GOOD(Merit) 
EXCELLENT(Distinction)EXCEPTIONAL(Distinction)Category0-29%30-44%45-49%50-59%60-69%70-84%85-100%and
methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to 
propose new hypotheses; make sound judgements in the absence of complete
data.) attempt at a systematic approach.Failure to developarguments, 
leading to illogical or invalid judgements. Unsubstantiated 
generalisations, made without use of credible evidence.methodologies. 
Absent or weak developmentof hypotheses and judgements. Information 
accepted uncritically, uses generalised statements made with scant 
evidence and unsubstantiated opinions. Ideas sometimes illogical and 
contradictory.methodologies, tending towards description.Limited attempt
to propose new hypotheses. Can deal with complex issues but not 
systematically or creatively. Some evidence to support emerging 
judgements but these may be underdeveloped or with a little 
inconsistency / mis-interpretation.May assert rather than argue a 
case.though slightly underdeveloped in places, Proposes adequate but 
limited new hypotheses, where relevant. Can deal with complex issues but
not fully systematically or creatively. Ability to make judgements 
based on data (that may be incomplete) but with some tendency to 
assert/state opinion rather than argue on the basis of reason and 
evidence.Proposes new hypotheses, where appropriate. Can deal with 
complex issues systematically and with some creativity. Ability to make 
sound judgements based on data (that may be incomplete) Proposes 
innovative hypotheses, where appropriate. Can synthesise complex issues 
systematically and creatively. Ability to investigate contradictory or 
incomplete information and make strong, persuasive, arguments and 
sophisticated judgements.methodologies, Proposes innovative hypotheses, 
where appropriate.Exemplary systematic and creative synthesis of complex
issues. Ability to investigate contradictory or incomplete information 
and make strong, persuasive, arguments and sophisticated, nuanced, 
judgements. Potential for journal publication or doctoral 
research.Practical skills(Originality / creativity in the application of
knowledge, tools and techniques and Limited or no use of methods, 
materials, tools and/or techniques.Little or no appreciation of 
Rudimentary application of methods, materials, tools and/or techniques 
but without An awareness and mostly appropriate application of 
well-established methods, materials, tools An appropriate application of
standard methods, materials, tools and/or techniques.A very good 
application of arange of methods, materials, tools and/or techniques.An 
advanced application of knowledge, methods, materials, tools and/or 
techniques.Exceptional application skills in complex, unpredictable, 
contexts, drawing skilfully on the latest

Level 7FAILFAILMARGINAL FAILSATISFACTORY(Pass)GOOD to VERY GOOD(Merit) 
EXCELLENT(Distinction)EXCEPTIONAL(Distinction)Category0-29%30-44%45-49%50-59%60-69%70-84%85-100%in
tackling and solving problems in complex and unpredictable professional
situations; practical use of established techniques of research and 
enquiry to create and interpret knowledge in thediscipline.)the context 
of the application.Limited understanding of the application of theory to
practice or making appropriate links between the two.Very weak 
problem-solving skillsin complex and unpredictable contexts. 
consideration and competence.Flawed appreciation of the context of the 
application.Weak understanding of the application of theory to practice,
with only occasional evidence of making appropriate links between the 
two. Weak problem-solving skills in complex and unpredictable contexts. 
and/or techniques, with occasional errors.Basic appreciation of the 
context of the application. Theoretical knowledge and understanding 
applied in practice, but not always making logical links between the 
two.Can identify problems and propose basic solutions without fully 
appreciating the complexity of unpredictable contexts. Clear 
appreciation of the context of the application. Mainly consistent, 
accurate and logical application of theory to practice, making 
appropriate links between the two.Can identify problems and propose 
mostly appropriate solutions in complex and unpredictable contexts, with
elements of originality.Very good consideration of the context of the 
application, with perceptive insights. Can identify problems and propose
appropriate solutionsin complex and unpredictable contexts.Evidence of 
originality and creativity. The context of the application is well 
considered, and insightful.Can identify complex problems and propose 
excellent solutions. An excellent grasp of techniques applicable to own 
research or advanced scholarship.Shows originality in application of 
knowledge and techniques, and of how established techniques of enquiry 
create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.research within the 
discipline. Can identify complex problems and propose sophisticated, 
original solutions. An outstanding application of techniques applicable 
to own research or advanced scholarship.Shows originality in application
of knowledge and techniques, and of how established techniques of 
enquiry create and interpret knowledge in the discipline with 
assimilation and development of cutting edge processes and 
techniques.Transferable skills for life Communication medium is 
Communication medium is poorly Can communicate in Can communicate Can 
communicate Can communicate Can communicate

Level 7FAILFAILMARGINAL FAILSATISFACTORY(Pass)GOOD to VERY GOOD(Merit) 
EXCELLENT(Distinction)EXCEPTIONAL(Distinction)Category0-29%30-44%45-49%50-59%60-69%70-84%85-100%andprofessional
practice(Exercise of self-direction, autonomy and personal 
responsibility; plan and implement tasks at a professional level; 
independent learning; use appropriate media to communicate 
effectivelyand professionally to a variety of audiences;fluency of 
expression; systematic approach; clarity and effectiveness in 
presentation and organisation.)inappropriate or misapplied.Work is 
poorly structured, disorganised and/or confusingly expressed. Very weak 
use of language and/or very inappropriate style. Little or no evidence 
of autonomy (or collaboration, where relevant) in the completion of 
tasks.Little or no evidence of the skills required in professional, 
postgraduate employment.designed and/or not suitable for the audience. 
Work is poorly presented in a disjointed manner. It is loosely, and at 
times incoherently, structured, with information and ideas often poorly 
expressed. Weak use of language and/or inappropriate style. Weak 
independent initiative (or collaboration, if relevant). Limited evidence
of the skills required in professional, postgraduate employment.a 
suitable medium but with some room for improvement. Mostly ordered 
presentation and structure in which relevant ideas / concepts are 
reasonably expressed. Work may lack coherence in places. Can work as 
part of a team, but with limited involvement in group activities. 
Demonstrates some but not all of the basic skills required in 
professional, postgraduate employment, with some areas of minor 
weakness.effectively in a suitable format, but may have minor 
errors.Mostly coherent, organised work, in a suitable structure and is 
for the most part clearly expressed. Can work effectively independently 
and/or as part of a team, with clear contribution to group activities. 
Demonstrates the skills required in professional, postgraduate 
employment, with someareas of strength and some of minor weakness.well, 
confidently and consistentlyin a suitable format.Work is coherent, 
fluent, well-structured and organised. Can work very well autonomously 
and/or as part of a team, with a good contribution to group activities. 
Demonstrates comprehensive professional, postgraduate employment 
skills.professionally confidently and consistently in a suitable 
format.Work is coherent, very fluent and is presented professionally. 
Can work autonomously with initiative. Where relevant can work 
professionally within a team, showing leadership skills as appropriate, 
managing conflict and meeting obligations. Demonstrates excellent 
professional, postgraduate employment skills and a strong appetite for 
further development.with an exceptionally high level of professionalism.
Work is remarkably coherent, very fluent and is presented 
professionally. Can work outstandingly well and professionally within a 
team, showing advanced leadership skills.Demonstrates exemplary 
professional, postgraduate employment skills and a strong appetite for 
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