Answer the FIVE questions in this section. You may include diagrams, flowcharts or bullet points to clarify and support your answers, so long as you provide an explanation of each.

1. Simms (2019) notes the need for a more multi-disciplinary approach to HR in the future. Most of the problems organisations face are big, hairy, complex and multidimensional, and HR people will have to collaborate with other disciplines, from artificial intelligence and data sciences to marketing and finance.

i. Identify ways in which the work of up to two of the disciplines can add value to the HR function.

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ii. Discuss how the discipline(s) impact upon the HR function in your organisation.

2. In a global age, the way in which economies are organised and managed is based on economic neoliberalism, which is derived from the new right of the UK and America. Neoliberalism has been central to the economic models applied in a number of countries over the last 20 years, particularly in relation to free market economics, individualism, an agile workforce, minimum government intervention and an economy driven by private finance.

i. Select any two principles of neoliberal economics and critically evaluate the extent to which they have been applied to a country of your choice.

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ii. Outline the implications of neoliberalism for HR strategy.

3. The United Nations has produced a set of goals, one of which is to achieve gender equality in employment and empower women and girls through education.

i. Explain and justify why gender has been singled out.

ii. What role might HR managers play in helping to achieve these goals? Your answer must take an international perspective.

Include research and/or reading from professional and other reputable sources in your answer.

4. In western countries the family is traditionally seen as a married, heterosexual couple with two children. This traditional family unit is increasingly changing.

Explain why these changes are occurring and discuss their implications for human resource management (HRM).

5. Sustainable development is now high on the agenda of economists, environmentalists, and the owners of business. In terms of businesses and employment it is argued that a shorter working week could make a significant contribution to sustainable social justice in three respects: safeguarding the natural resources of the planet; social justice and well-being for all; a robust and prosperous economy.

i. Explain how one of the three factors above could contribute to more sustainable social justice.

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ii. How far could your organisation restructure its work to achieve a 30 hour week for everyone? Justify your answer, including research and/or reading from professional and other reputable sources.

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\Assessment 2 These questions have been taken from a CIPD Past Paper - Section B. Try to complete all questions within 1.5 hours - spending equal time on each question. There is no word limit. Answer the FIVE questions in this section. You may include diagrams, flowcharts or bullet points to clarify and support your answers, so long as you provide an explanation of each. 1. Simms (2019) notes the need for a more multi-disciplinary approach to HR in the future. "Most of the problems organisations face are big, hairy, complex and multidimensional, and HR people will have to collaborate with other disciplines, from artificial intelligence and data sciences to marketing and finance'. . Identify ways in which the work of up to two of the disciplines can add value to the HR function. AND ii. Discuss how the discipline(s) impact upon the HR function in your organisation. 2. In a global age, the way in which economies are organised and managed is based on economic neoliberalism, which is derived from the 'new right' of the UK and America. Neoliberalism has been central to the economic models applied in a number of countries over the last 20 years, particularly in relation to free market economics, individualism, an agile workforce, minimum government intervention and an economy driven by private finance. . Select any two principles of neoliberal economics and critically evaluate the extent to which they have been applied to a country of your choice. AND ii. Outline the implications of neoliberalism for HR strategy. 3. The United Nations has produced a set of goals, one of which is to achieve gender equality in employment and empower women and girls through education. . Explain and justify why gender has been singled out. ii. What role might HR managers play in helping to achieve these goals? Your answer must take an international perspective. Include research and/or reading from professional and other reputable sources in your answer. 4. In western countries the family is traditionally seen as a married, heterosexual couple with two children. This traditional family unit is increasingly changing. Explain why these changes are occurring and discuss their implications for human resource management (HRM). 5. Sustainable development is now high on the agenda of economists, environmentalists, and the owners of business. In terms of businesses and employment it is argued that a shorter working week could make a significant contribution to sustainable social justice in three respects: safeguarding the natural resources of the planet; social justice and well- being for all; a robust and prosperous economy. . Explain how one of the three factors above could contribute to more sustainable social justice. AND ii. How far could your organisation restructure its work to achieve a 30 hour week for everyone? Justify your answer, including research and/or reading from professional and other reputable sources. Evidence to be produced Complete all five activities in one document - there is no word count. As this is based on an examination paper, aim to complete your response within 1.5 hours (20% of time on each question). Once you are ready, add your cover sheet and submit your answers for marking