1.1 Summarise the organisational objectives that the HR function is responsible for delivering and how these are evolving in contemporary organisations.

Managing and Co-ordinating the Human Resources Function

Learning outcomes:

1. Understand the purpose and key objectives of the HR function in contemporary organisations.

1.1 Summarise the organisational objectives that the HR function is responsible for delivering and how these are evolving in contemporary organisations.

1.2 Explain the major theories of effective change management and how these are implemented and evaluated.

1.3 Evaluate the business case for managing HR in a professional, ethical and just manner.

2. Understand how HR objectives are delivered in different organisations.

2.1 Explain the different ways in which HR objectives can be delivered in organisations.

2.2 Analyse how the HR function varies between organisations in different sectors and of different sizes.

3. Understand how the HR function can be evaluated in terms of value added and organisation performance.

3.1 Discuss the main criteria and methods used to evaluate the contribution of the HR function

4. Understand the relationship between organisational performance and effective HR management and development.

4.1 Identify and evaluate research evidence linking HR practices with positive organisational outcomes.

4.2 Explain how high-performance working and investment in human capital impact on organisational practice

Assessment brief/activity: Managing and Co-ordinating the Human Resources Function

The Board at BCB Finance are considering outsourcing the HR Function. As the HR Director, you are required to prepare a briefing paper for the Board, outlining how your HR team can help drive sustainable organisational performance at BCB Finance. The Board are also interested in the various delivery models and the business case for ethical HR as the conscience of the business.

Your briefing paper needs to respond to the following:

Organisational objectives

• Identify major organisational objectives that the HR function is responsible for delivering and explain how these are evolving in the contemporary environment. (1.1)
• Explain the different ways HR delivers its objectives (how it is delivered rather than what is delivered) giving an example from a large and small organisation. (2.1, 2.2)

Managing Change

• Explain the major theories of effective change management and how these are implemented and evaluated. (1.2)
• Evaluate the business case for managing HR in a professional, ethical and just manner. (1.3)

Evaluating HR

• Identify and justify some appropriate criteria to measure the HR contribution in delivering each of the objectives you have identified. (3.1)
• Identify and evaluate research linking HR practices with positive organisational outcomes. (4.1)
• Explain the meaning of high performance working and human capital and the way they impact on organisational performance. (4.2)

Before submitting have you:

• Responded to the brief in full?
• Used the correct template as stated?Clearly referenced anyone else’s work from websites, books, etc.? You can refer to IAG within your induction module for guidance on referencing. (this is not included in your word count)
• Produced a piece of work with correct spelling and grammar and in the context of the brief?
• Checked your word count and stated this at the top of your briefing paper.

Please note:

• You can base this on your own organisation rather than BCB Finance if you prefer.
• This briefing paper needs to be evidence based, so reference the materials provided to prove the value of an internal HR function and its impact on organisational performance. 1.1 Summarise the organisational objectives that the HR function is responsible for delivering and how these are evolving in contemporary organisations.

Managing and Co-ordinating the Human Resources Function