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This document outlines the assessment criteria and details for an individual assignment on human resource management. The assignment requires students to write an essay of no more than 1800 words on either the importance of achieving congruence between an organization's strategy, structure, and HRM practices, or the differences between internal and external analyses for human resource planning and why both are necessary. The document provides the grading criteria for the assignment, which include demonstrated understanding of the topic, quality of analysis and discussion, ability to analyze situations and apply HRM solutions, writing skills, and use of references.

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Assignment HRM

This document outlines the assessment criteria and details for an individual assignment on human resource management. The assignment requires students to write an essay of no more than 1800 words on either the importance of achieving congruence between an organization's strategy, structure, and HRM practices, or the differences between internal and external analyses for human resource planning and why both are necessary. The document provides the grading criteria for the assignment, which include demonstrated understanding of the topic, quality of analysis and discussion, ability to analyze situations and apply HRM solutions, writing skills, and use of references.

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Assessment details and criteria

Task-1
Individual Assignment (Essay-Worth 20%). Word limit: 1800 (There are penalties for
exceeding the word limit).

Attention! Submit this assignment online via Moodle (word files only/
no PDF). If a hard copy is needed, submit it as per your lecturer's
instruction. Late submission without a valid reason will attract penalty
@ 10% per day.

Thoroughly investigate one of the following topic areas and discuss in relation to
Human Resource Management.

Topic 1: Critically discuss the importance of achieving congruence between


an organisations strategy, structure and HRM practices.

OR

Topic 2: Human resource planning involves an analysis of both the internal and
external supply of labour. Discuss the difference between these two areas of
analysis and examine why both are necessary for human resource planning to be
accurate and effective.

You should draw on real-life work situations (where verifiable), research evidence
and relevant HRM literature beyond your text book to substantiate and illuminate
your viewpoints.

Criteria for Assessment:


evidence of appropriate reading & research (academic and other relevant
journals, text and reference books) and effective use of these materials;
demonstrated understanding of the HRM topic;
quality and completeness of the analysis and discussion;
ability to analyse critical incidents and to apply HRM solutions;
the development of an argument within a logical and consistent structure
with a clear introduction and conclusion;

written expression & correct presentation (format, completed and signed


cover page, word count, line spacing, spell check etc.), and clarity of
expression;
use of in-text reference, completion of a full reference list using APA style.

BUHRM 5912 Human Resource Management


Semester 2, 2014
Assessment Task-1 Essay (Worth 20%)
Marking Guide

Assessment Criteria
Demonstrated understanding of the HRM topic (5
marks)

demonstrated understanding of the necessary


concepts/theories
Quality and completeness of the analysis and
discussion (5 marks)

interpreted the instruction/question appropriately.


the introduction is appropriate to the type and format
of response and clearly outlines the focus.

the body of the response is well structured, with


coherent and logical development of key ideas in
appropriate sections/paragraphs.

the conclusion is appropriate to type and format of the


response, successfully summarising the key
ideas/issues/findings
Ability to analyse critical incidents and to apply
HRM solutions (5 marks)

demonstrated the ability to analyse critical incidents

demonstrated ability to apply HRM solutions


Written expression & Correct presentation (format,
completed and signed cover page, compliance with
the word count, line spacing, spell check etc.), and
clarity of expression (1 mark)

the writing style is appropriate to the task.


the writing is fluent, exhibiting grammatically correct
sentences that are appropriately punctuated.
there are no spelling or typing errors and due regard is
given to rules of capitalisation and abbreviation, etc.
key ideas from the literature are effectively
paraphrased and cited, and direct quotes are
appropriately incorporated
the response conforms to the appropriate style guide
advice and the requirements of the specified format
(font, margins etc)

HD
80100%

D
7079%

C
6069%

P
5059%

MF
4049%

F
039%

Mark

Evidence of appropriate reading & research


(academic and other relevant journals, text and
reference books), Use of in-text reference,
completion of a full reference list using APA style. (4
marks)

used sufficient and appropriate material from relevant


and credible sources to effectively support the key
points
in-text citations and direct quotes follow referencing
guide rules
reference list and/or bibliography appropriately compiled

Note: There are penalties for exceeding the word limit (1 mark).

TOTAL MARKS OBTAINED


Grade

Comments:
Lecturer:
Location & Date:
Student Name:

Student No.:

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