P1 Explain the purpose and the functions of HRM applicable to workforce planning and resourcing an organisation.

LO2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the key elements of Human Resource Management in an organisation.

P3 Explain the benefits of different HRM practices within an organisation for both the employer and employee

P4 Evaluate 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

LO3 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.

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

LO4 Apply Human Resource Management practices in a work-related context.

P7 Illustrate the application of HRM practices in a work-related context, using specific examples

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.

Scenario: Unit 3:  Human Resource Management

You have been invited as an HR consultant to review the HR practice of an organisation as part of its organisational change.

The organisation’s processes will be updated based on the findings of a review report, which you have been asked to complete.

Assuming a company you are familiar with, you are required to submit a case study report based on the following tasks:

*Please access HN Global for additional resources support and reading for this unit. For further guidance and support on report writing please refer to the Study Skills Unit on HN Global. Link to www.highernationals.com

Task 1

1. Provide an overview of the organisation and an explanation on the purpose and functions of Human Resources Management in the organisation.
2. Identify the organisation’s approaches to recruitment and selection and explain the strengths and weakness of the different approaches.

                                                                                                       This provides evidence for P1 & P2

Word count:750

Task 2

A. Undertake an assessment of the organisation’s approach to workforce planning, recruitment and selection, development and training, performance management and reward systems.

B. Evaluate the organisation’s approach to and effectiveness of employee relations and employee engagement, and comment on the adoption of flexible organisation and flexible working practice and ‘employer of choice’.

C. Identify and evaluate the key areas of employment legislation within which the organisation must work 

This provides evidence for P3 – P6

Word count: 1500 words

Task 3

You have been asked to design and participate in the recruitment process for a role in the same organisation.

Conduct a brief evaluation of the process and the rationale for conducting appropriate HR practices

(Word count:250)

ALSO

Create a document portfolio to include evidence of:

1. The design of a job description and person specification for a new role within the organisation.

1. Interview preparatory notes, selection criteria and an interview decision sheet of the candidate selected
2. A job offer to the selected candidate.

 This provides evidence for P7