Explain the benefits and drawbacks of having the HRM processes in an organisation.

To develop an understanding of the principles of effective Human Resource Management. Students will learn the importance of training and development in building and extending the skills base of the organisation and ensuring it is relevant to the ever-changing business environment. This assignment will help them develop sufficient knowledge about the growing importance of becoming a flexible organisation with an equally flexible labour force and become familiar with techniques of job design and with different reward systems.

This Assignment covers the Learning outcomes LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4.

· The report should be grammatically correct and word processed.

· The written report must be presented in a professional manner, with FORM 1, front page, contents page, page numbering, bibliography and annexes.

· Use the Font as Arial size 11 and 1.5 line spacing.

· Identify any references and Use the Harvard referencing system.

· Complete the Form 1 page and sign the statement of authenticity.

· You will pass the assignment only if you achieve all Pass criteria. Student must provide evidence that learning outcomes of the subject have been met.

· Assignment will be checked for Plagiarism. Appropriate Actions may be taken as per College / Edexcel Plagiarism Policy.

· Make backup of your work in different media (hard disk, memory stick etc) to avoid distress for loss or damage of your original copy.

· Make an extra hardcopy of your work submitted for your own reference or later use.

The submission is in the form of an individual report. This should be written in a concise, formal business style. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The recommended word limit is 2,500 – 3,000 words, although you will not be penalised for exceeding the total word limit.

Explain the purpose and scope of Human resource Management in terms of resourcing an organisation with talent and skills appropriate to fulfil business functions.

P2 Explain the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection.

M1 Assess how the functions of HRM can provide talent and skills appropriate to fulfil business objectives.

M2 Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the key elements of Human Resource Management in an organization

P4Evaluate the effectiveness of different HRM practices in terms of raising organisational profit and productivity

M3 Explore the different methods used in HRM practices, providing specific examples to support evaluation within an organisational context

D2 Critically evaluate HRM practices and application within an organisational context, using a range of specific examples

Analyse internal and external factors that affect Human Resource Management decision-making, including employment legislation.

P5 Analyse the importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision-making

P6 Identify the key elements of employment legislation and the impact it has upon HRM decision-making.

M4 Evaluate the key aspects of employee relations management and employment legislation that affect HRM decision-making in an organisational context

Apply Human Resource Management practices in a work-related context

M5 Provide a rationale for the application of specific HRM practices in a work-related context

D3 Critically evaluate employee relations and the application of HRM practices that inform and influence decision-making in an organisational context.