Assessment Information/Brief 2022-23Human Computer Interaction

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TASK

Select two questions from the following four and write a short essay of approx. 1500 words for each answer (i.e. a total of 3,000 words, not including the final reference list).

Q1. Many careers develop in more of a ‘planned happenstance’ than strategically crafted way according to Mitchell, Levinn & Krumboltz (1999). Discuss this perspective, highlighting what employees wishing to progress an international career might do to achieve this (50 marks) and what HR departments in large organisations might do to support such career ambitions (50 marks)

Q2. Training and development are high-cost activities, but with a potentially high return. Discuss what companies should consider when designing an employee development programme (50 marks) and how they might maximise the return on their investment (50 marks)

Q3. What factors should companies operating across both developed and emerging economies consider in designing a pay and reward process (100 marks)

Q4. Discuss how globalisation and the presence of institutional fields impact the way in which HRM operates within multi/transnational companies (100 marks).

Evaluate, critique and discuss the variety of cultural norms, behaviours and paradigms in organisation design and development and their value and contribution to organisational life from both historical and contemporary perspectives;

Apply theoretical ideas to help solve problems around organisational design and development including the reference to the way that processes and systems maintain those structures;

Understand and critically evaluate the methods and procedures of organisational development which support organisational design and realignment strategies;

Review research and critically evaluate major debates related to HRM and HRD in organisations in a national and global context including the way that organisational HRM and HRD strategies are shaped by and developed in response to internal and external environmental factors by a variety of factors including through government policy;

With reference to demographic, social and technological trends, demonstrate a sound understanding of globalised HRM and HRD policy and practice and the issues facing international HR managers in a global business environment including the critical evaluation of how organisational leaders and the HR function respond to these pressures.

Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills

On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:

Work independently and with others in analysing and presenting solutions to organisational design and development problems;

Communicate effectively through a variety of media to different audiences.

Evaluate, critique and present research findings.

Communication YES

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving YES

Data Literacy NO

Digital Literacy YES

Industry Awareness YES

Innovation and Creativity YES

Proactive Leadership NO

Reflection and Life-Long Learning YES

Self-management and Organisation YES

Team Working YES (during workshop discussion)

Total word count is 3,000 words, excluding the reference list at the end.

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