The Chief Executive of your chosen organisation is reviewing the HR function.

Research Report (60% of the module mark)

The Chief Executive of your chosen organisation is reviewing the HR function. She/he wants to know what contemporary research says about the contribution HR makes to organisational success. You have been commissioned by the Chief Executive to write a report titled:

How can HR make a strategic contribution to this organisation?

Your brief is:

• To select three contemporary HR issues (from the nine covered in the module);
• To review recent research evidence and contemporary practice relating to these Issues;
• To advise the Chief Executive on whether and how HR can make a strategic contribution to their organisation in relation to these Issues.

Note that you may argue for or against the idea that HR can make a strategic contribution. You are not required to make a case in favour of HR; whatever your stance, your argument must be informed by evidence.