ASSESSMENT 2 – Set April 2017
Module code: HR5057
Module title: People Management & Performance in
Contemporary Organisations
Module leade
Tutors: Harinder Dhesi & Tricia Leman
Due Date: 23rd May XXXXXXXXXXweek 14, day 2)
Day: XXXXXXXXXXTuesday
Deadline: XXXXXXXXXX:00hrs.
Submission: Turn-it-In / Weblearn e-submission
Assessment type: Written assignment based on supplied case study
Weighting: 80% of total marks
Materials supplied: Case Study
Warning: Ensure the work is adequately referenced. See
University website for details on referencing and
Plagiarism
Instructions to candidates: This is a written individual assignment, maximum
2,000 words plus 500 words, reflective statement
Format: Academic essay
XXXXXXXXXXTURN TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS
© London Metropolitan University
1
Case Study
Pearl & Mutual
As the Graduate Recruitment Manager for the Pearl & Mutual Benefit Insurance Company
(PMIC) you have recruited 15 to 20 Graduate Trainees over each of the past five years. An
analysis of their retention to the end of 2014 has produced the distu
ing data that over
60% have left the company, in many cases for careers in industries or sectors other than
the financial service sector.
Your cu
ent selection method has been to use a well-known test of General Mental Ability
on all candidates as an initial screening instrument and then to a
ange for panel interviews
with senior Line Managers for the best 50 applicants each year, as determined by the test
scores
esults. These managers are given training in using a competency framework for this
interview process, designed to elicit and rate six behavioural and motivational competences,
including:
• Drive to Achieve
• Selling Skills
• Interpersonal Strengths
You have recently reviewed the ratings given on applicants by members of the same panel.
There is evidence to suggest that Senior Managers Chairing these panels often seem to
impose their conclusions on the suitability of applicants when the final selection decisions
are made.
You have reported the levels of turnover o your HR Director, She has replied that her senior
Colleagues have begun to notice the trend and have expressed concern at the loss of these
expensively recruited and trained graduates, many of whom have not received high ratings
for their performance on their annual appraisals.
She has asked you to review the cu
ent recruitment and selection practices at Pearl and
Mutual and also look at how other organisation go about their graduate recruitment. From
this she wants you to produce detailed report that provides recommendations for the total
evamp of the graduate selection process, as to enable the company to recruit high
potential individuals who ‘fit’ the company’s hard driving and sales oriented culture. “We
don’t want egg-heads, we want go-getters, who can build our company
and and customer
ase and get our products sold”, she tells you.
Your Tasks:
(2000 words)
a) Basing your answers on the above case, prepare a report (with academic input) to
the HR Director, setting out your findings and recommendations for a revised
Graduate Selection Process, including the time scales and ‘estimated costs’ (or cost
considerations) involved and explain their likely predictive ability to meet these
equirements.
(500 words)
) 500 word reflective commentary on your learning and experience on the module.
2
Report Guide
• Answer the question
• Look at different parts of the question
• Structure
o Beginning / Middle and End
o Cover Page
o Abstract/Overview
o Introduction/Background/Information
o Main body / discussion /
X/Y/Z
Pros and Cons – balanced insight
Include theory
Include Practice
Organisational Examples
REFERENCES
o Conclusion
Nothing new
o Recommendations
o References
o Bibliography
o HARVARD
PLAGARISM
Proof reading
• If you missed any of the taught and practical sessions, the necessary material is
available on web-learn for your use and reference.
• But you will have to go far beyond what has been provided to get a good grade.
Look at general text that cover recruitment, selection, journals and professional
magazines that illustrate graduate recruitment in theory and practice
3
University Undergraduate Marking Scale
The University’s assessment scale will be employed for grading both the coursework essay
and the group presentation; it is included below for your information.
Grade % Comment
A XXXXXXXXXXExcellent: outstanding performance with only minor e
ors
B 60-69 Very Good: above the average standard but with some e
ors
C 50-59 Good: generally sound work with a number of notable e
ors
D 43-49 Satisfactory: fair but with significant shortcomings
E 40-42 Sufficient: performance meets the minimum criteria
R XXXXXXXXXXFail: some more work required before the credit can be awarded
R2 0-24 Fail: considerable further work required
4
HR5057 – People Management and Performance in Contemporary Organisations
Individual Assignment Marking Criteria
Student Name/No: Date:
Coursework Marking Criteria
Rating Scale
Very
Good
Good Satisf. Needs
more
work
Needs
much
more
work
Introduction:
Specification of the aims of the answer,
an indication of the arguments to follow
and the conclusion to be reached
Analysis:
Identification and coverage of key
issues
Range of sources employed
Evidential support for the case being
made
Quality of the arguments (clarity and
coherence)
Quality of the conclusion
Presentation:
Structure of the Answer
Style: Use of English
(Grammar, Punctuation)
Use of the Harvard System
(Reference Presentation &
Bibliography)
General Comments/feedback on the written assessment
5
Comments/feedback (continued)
First Marker
Second Marke
6
Deadline: XXXXXXXXXX:00hrs.
Assessment type: Written assignment based on supplied case study
Weighting: 80% of total marks
TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS
Your Tasks:
Report Guide
If you missed any of the taught and practical sessions, the necessary material is available on web-learn for your use and reference.
University Undergraduate Marking Scale