MG411 Introduction to People Management by Assignment Experts UK

Module code and title:

MG411 Introduction to People Management

Module leader:

Assignment No. and type:

CW1: Portfolio: Individual research portfolio

Assessment weighting:

100%

Submission time and date:

13^th January 2022 before 2pm

Target feedback time and date:

3 weeks after submission deadline

Assignment task

Context

MG411 Introduction to People Management

Change has been a constant theme over the past 3 years, and next year will be no different. From dealing with the biggest remote working experiment in history, to tackling new and nuanced issues such as furlough, redundancies and employee engagement amid a global pandemic… The skills and behaviours required by the managers of today have been put to the test. Their support system too has been challenged.

This assignment has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the following module learning outcomes:

LO 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be an effective people manager

LO 2: Identify and evaluate key HR processes which underpin the performance management of people at work

LO 3: Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues facing line managers relating to people management

Task requirements: MG411 Introduction to People Management

You are tasked with writing a ‘Reflective Portfolio’ of 2,000 word (+/- 10%) which will contain several parts compiled in the form of a written report. Using appropriate theory and relevant models, you are to reflect on key topics covered throughout this module and create a portfolio which demonstrates your reflection on:

1. Current issues facing line managers relating to people management
2. The knowledge, skills and behaviours to be an effective people manager
3. HR processes which underpin the performance management

The main contents are described below in more detail and should be discussed with the tutor throughout the module as you work on your assignment.

The portfolio will contain the following parts:

1. Title Page
2. Executive Summary
3. Table of Contents
4. Introduction
5. Reflection on current issues facing line managers relating to people management
6. Reflection on the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be an effective people manager
7. Reflection on HR processes which underpin the performance management
8. Conclusion
9. Recommendations
10. Reference List
11. Bibliography

Appendices (as appropriate) to provide related evidence and information.

Referencing and research requirements

Please reference your work according to the Harvard style as defined in Cite Them Right Online (http://www.citethemrightonline.com). This information is also available in book form: Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2019) Cite them right: the essential reference guide. 11^th edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Copies are available via the University library.

MG411 Introduction to People Management

How your work will be assessed

Your work will be assessed against the assessment criteria which have been provided at the end of this brief.

These criteria have been designed specifically for this assignment and are intended to measure the extent to which you have demonstrated your achievement of its associated learning outcomes (see above). They have been aligned with the institutional grade descriptor appropriate for your level.

The assessment criteria provide a basis for fair and consistent marking and indicate what is expected of you in this assignment. It is strongly recommended that you engage with them while you are working on the assignment and use them in combination with any feedback you receive once your work has been marked to help you plan for future learning and development. MG411 Introduction to People Management

Submission details

• This assignment should be submitted electronically. Please use the relevant Turnitin submission point in the Submit your work area in your VLE module shell.
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