LO1: Identify the importance of effective people management in relation to organisational performance and employee wellbeing.

BMP4006 People and Performance

Year/Trimester: 2021-22/Semester 2

Assessment Number	1
Assessment Type (and weighting)	Individual Report – 50% (2000 words)
Assessment Name	Case Study: BUNI Travel
Assessment Submission Date

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO1: Identify the importance of effective people management in relation to organisational performance and employee wellbeing.

LO2: Identify and explain people development tools and techniques.

LO3: Identify the importance of external factors on managing people.

Assessment Brief:

Using the following case study – write a 2000-word report to answer the questions concerning the case study

Case Study: BUNI Travel

BUNI is a local Travel agent based in Bolton; it has a relatively small workforce which has been working with a traditional Personnel department. The senior management have identified the need to improve organisational performance for the company to expand and have recently discovered the difference Human Resource Management tools and techniques can make. They have employed a new Human Resources Manager and given them the opportunity to re shape the People function of the business concentrating on improving staff performance and motivation.

In your role as the new Human Resources manager; the senior management at BUNI have asked for a report focusing on the following issues including possible external factors that could impact the organisations future progress:

1. What tools and techniques will help improve organisational performance?
2. The role of employee wellbeing in improving motivation and performance
3. Include a PESTLE analysis for the organisation as an appendix for your report

Assessment Preparation and Submission:

See section 12 of the module guide for Guidelines on the Preparation and Submission of Assignments.

Additional Submission Instructions:

You are required to submit a soft copy via “Turn-it-in UK” on the module Moodle page. The software will allow you to check your work against other material on the internet. It will also compare your work against other students work.

You will be able to upload drafts of your written work into turn-it-in as many times as you wish before the deadline. LO1: Identify the importance of effective people management in relation to organisational performance and employee wellbeing.

You will not be able to overwrite the final submission after the deadline. You can only submit a single file.

Advice:

• Do not cut and paste phrases or paragraphs from published sources. You should seek to use your own words to explain concepts and theory.
• If you wish to refer to specific quotes from published sources, then you must use full Harvard presentation.
• Do not share work with other students.

Specific Assessment Criteria: (See Page 3 for General Assessment Criteria)

Excellent (70%+): The report will be to a high standard. It will provide a clear and detailed understanding of the impact the role of well-being can have on motivation and organisational performance and the tools and techniques that can be used. It will also illustrate a comprehensive overview of employee motivation including various specific examples of how Buni could motivate staff in the recession. It will therefore demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of how employees can be motivated including the use of monetary rewards. Referencing and research will be excellent and used effectively throughout to support your arguments.

Very Good (60-69%): The report will be to a very good standard. It will provide a clear understanding of the impact the role of well-being can have on motivation and  organisational performance and the tools and techniques that can be used It will also provide an overview of employee motivation including various specific examples of how Buni could motivate staff in the recession. It will therefore demonstrate a very good knowledge and understanding of how employees can be motivated including the use of monetary rewards. Referencing and research will be very good.

Good (50-59%): The report will be to a good standard. It will provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact the role of well-being can have on motivation and  organisational performance and the tools and techniques that can be used It will also provide an overview of employee motivation including various specific examples of how Buni could motivate staff in the recession. It will therefore demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of how employees can be motivated including the use of monetary rewards. Referencing and research will be good. LO1: Identify the importance of effective people management in relation to organisational performance and employee wellbeing.

Satisfactory (40-49%): The report will be to a satisfactory standard. It will demonstrate an understanding of the impact the role of well-being can have on motivation and organisational performance and the tools and techniques that can be used. It will also provide an overview of employee motivation including examples of how Buni could motivate staff in the recession. It will therefore demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how employees can be motivated including the use of monetary rewards. Referencing and research will be evident.

Unsatisfactory (1-39%): Students who do not meet the requirements of a pass grade (40% or Above) and will not successfully complete the assessment activity

BMP4006 People and Performance