Essay BEM2021 – Human Resource Management – Management Assignment Help

Assignment Task

1) Critically assess the use of any TWO of the following tools for recruitment and selection in contemporary employing organisations:

•  competency frameworks
•  internal recruitment
•  employer branding
•  unstructured interviews

2) How far do you agree with the view that performance related payment systems are fundamentally flawed and unlikely to meet their objectives?

3) “The influence of trade unions in the private sector has been reduced to a very low level. If they are to survive, unions need to adopt a radically different approach.” Discuss.

4) To what extent do you agree that unfair dismissal law provides a good basis for deterring managers from dismissing unfairly while encouraging the use of fair disciplinary practices?

5) Briefly set out the main steps in the design and delivery of effective learning events. To what extent has the recent move to increased levels of remote and home working presented an opportunity or a hindrance for human resource development practitioners in the delivery of effective learning?

6) Many organisations are giving increasing attention to the subject of inclusion at work. Critically discuss the factors / issues that an organisation may need to consider when seeking to develop an inclusive work environment.

7) Remote working poses many challenges in terms of how organisations may monitor and assess performance. You have been asked by an organisation’s senior management team to write a short briefing paper setting out and justifying a method of managing the performance of employees working remotely. What key points will you make and why?

(Note: you may focus on any organisation you wish when you address this question)

8) A friend approaches you and says “the HRM function is of little use to organisations. It makes no contribution to business performance.” Set out your response to these points, highlighting the extent to which you agree or disagree. Draw on relevant module theory when developing your arguments.