M1- You MUST ASSESS how the above two functions of HRM (Work force Planning and R&S) can provide talent and skills appropriate to fulfil Samsung’s business objectives
Task 1 b)–Critical evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection adopted by SamsungApproaches to Recruitment adopted by Samsung• Briefly explain types of recruitment – Internal and External• Briefly explain advantages and limitations of each type of recruitment for Samsung• You MUST explain the strengths (advantages) and weaknesses (limitations) of at least 2 different approaches to recruitment adopted by Samsung for example: Online recruitment, Advertising, Recruitment agencies etc.PS: Bullets points are not allowed
Approaches to Selection adopted by Samsung• Briefly explain the different types of selection methods adopted by Samsung.• You MUST explain the strengths and weaknesses of at least 2 different approaches to selection adopted by Samsung for example: Interviews, Selection tests, Assessment centers etc.PS: Bullets points are not allowed
For M2- You MUST evaluate the strengths (advantages) and weaknesses (limitations) of different approaches to recruitment and selection adopted by SamsungFor example, an evaluation must explain the strengths and weaknesses and in addition to that you must provide your own conclusion in relation to the impact that these approaches to recruitment and selection have on Samsung
For D1- You MUST CRITICALLY evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection adopted by Samsung, supported by specific examplesNOTE: For PASS: You explain, for MERIT: You evaluate and for DISTINCTION: You critically evaluate.
Task 2 Critically evaluation of the benefits and the effectiveness of different HRM practices within BBC in terms of enhancing organizational profit, productivity and employee motivation• Provide a brief overview of the different HRM practices within BBC• You MUST explain the benefits and evaluate the effectiveness of at least 2 different HRM practices within BBC from the following:Training and Development• Define Training and Development• You MUST explain benefits of Training and Development for BBC and its employees• Provide an example of a specific training and development at BBC such as Team leadership training and then you MUST evaluate the effectiveness of that training and development using Kirk Patrick’s model. The evaluation must have the benefits and the limitations of the training, in addition to your own conclusion of the impact that this particular training has on BBC in terms of enhancing organizational profit, productivity and employee motivationReward Management• Define Reward Management• You MUST explain the benefits of rewards in BBC both for the company and its employees• Provide examples of at least 2 types of Rewards in BBC and you MUST evaluate the effectiveness of these rewards in terms of the benefits and limitations of these reward strategies in terms of enhancing organizational profit, productivity and employee motivation. You MUST use at least one Motivation theory to do so such as Abraham Maslow’s motivation theory.Performance Management• Define Performance Management• You MUST explain benefits of Performance Management for BBC and its employees• Provide an example of the Performance Management process at BBC and then you MUST evaluate the effectiveness of the process (for example 360 degree appraisals) to highlight the benefits and limitations of this process in terms of enhancing organizational profit, productivity and employee motivationFlexible working practices• Briefly explain Atkinson’s model of the ‘Flexible firm’• You MUST explain benefits of Flexible working practices for BBC and its employees• Provide at least 2 examples of flexible working practices at BBC such as compressed working week, work-from-home etc. and then you MUST evaluate the effectiveness of these in terms the benefits and limitations of these practices in relation to enhancing organizational profit, productivity and employee motivation
For M3- You MUST explore the different methods used in HRM practices, providing specific examples to support evaluation within BBC. For example, you must provide different examples of training and development, reward management; flexible working practices etc. and explore the benefits and limitations of these in terms of enhancing organisational profit, productivity and employee motivationFor D2- You MUST critically evaluate HRM practices and application within BBC, using a range of specific examples
Task 3A- Critical evaluation of the importance of employee relations and identification of key aspects of employee legislations and the impact that these have in respect to influencing HRM decision-making within McDonald’sEmployee Relations• Define Employee RelationsYou MUST analyze the importance of Employee Relations in respect to influencing HRM decision-making within McDonald’s• Provide a brief analysis of the importance/ objectives of Employee Relations within Mac Donald’s• Explain Employee relation climate and it’s positive effectiveness within Mac Donald’s• Provide a brief analysis of the Employment relations strategies within Mac Donald’s in relation to influencing HRM decision-making within McDonald’s.• You must analyze at least 2 of the areas such as (1) Employee participation and Employee Involvement, (2) Representative participation& Trade union, (3) Psychological Contract & Employment relationship.
UK Employment LegislationsYou MUST• Identify at least 2key UK Employment legislations such as Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA), Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) etc.• Identify their importance and impact that these UK employment legislations have upon HRM decision-making within MacDonald’s
For M4- You MUST evaluate the key aspects of employee relations management and employment legislation that affect HRM decision-making within MacDonald’s. For example, your evaluation should have look into the benefits and limitations of the key aspects of employee relations management and employment legislation and how these affect the HRM decision making within MacDonald’s
For D3- You MUST critically evaluate employee relations and the application of HRM practices within MacDonald’s that inform and influence decision-making
Task 3B MacDonald’s