CISHRM A1 Assessment 1: Analysis Essay

Type: Essay

Length: 1500 words (+/- 10%) excluding the title page and reference list

Weighting: 30%

Due Date: Week 4 - Friday, 23:59 AEST

Assessment Brief Overview HR is a purely admin-based field that does not contribute strategically. Those advocating for the use of strategic HRM in practice only want to make themselves feel more important Debate the above statement utilising the topics covered up to week 4 The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to identify and analyse key SHRM issues and to apply key theoretical models. Marking Criteria This assessment will measure your ability to:

• Explain the importance of SHRM for organisational leaders
• Apply relevant SHRM theory and models
• Meet academic writing and referencing requirements

Assessment Details

• Your report topic should be informed by the literature on strategic human resource management and will draw on contemporary issues as they impact the human resource management of the workforce.
• Use recent peer-reviewed academic journal articles published from 2013 onwards (minimum of ten {10})

Presentation requirements: Introduce the essay; Where possible, compare and contrast different authors views on the topic; Engage with theories and practices in analysing the topic; Provide empirical examples to illustrate arguments, drawing on evidence from academic empirical research as well as media and consultancy reports; Outline management implications where relevant; Provide a conclusion Your essay must demonstrate that you:

• Understand what is meant by strategic human resource management.
• Can apply key strategic human resource management concepts by explaining how leaders influence HR strategy to impact organisational success.
• Can find, critically assess and use multiple sources of information to explore the topic
• Can correctly reference the work of other authors You are advised to use the Easy Cite referencing tool and apply Harvard/RMITrefer
• Links to an external site.

Example list of quality journals

• Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
• International Journal of HRM
• Human Resource Management
• Personnel Review
• Journal of Industrial Relations
• Australian Journal of Labour Law

Submission Process Assessment Task 1 Report must be submitted online through the BUSM4495 Assessment Task 1 link in Assignments. When submitting the report, you will be able to review the similarity index of your report using the Turnitin link before the final submission. Additional guidelines

• Clear and comprehensive written style (spelling, grammar, syntax etc.)
• Format: Double line spacing, size 12 font
• Include page numbers
• Reference Style: RMIT Harvard Referencing Style (for guidance please use the Easy Cite
• Links to an external site.
• Referencing Tool)
• A marking guide (rubric) is provided on the Course website.

Learning Outcomes The targeted Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) for this assessment are:

• CLO1: Analyse the context of strategic HR management theories and principles for implementation in organisations in relation to current global effects.
• CLO2: Evaluate the relationship between human resource management strategies and their impact on business planning processes and organisational success.
• CLO3: Apply strategic human resource principles and models to assess people management problems and suggest possible solutions.
• CLO4: Research and identify emerging HR strategies that co

BUSM4495 Assessment 1 - Analysis Essay
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
Introduces the topic in an interesting & appropriate way. Defines the objective & content of the essay. Provides a perspective on the issue.	5 Pts HD Excellent and interesting introduction, with a clearly stated objective for the essay followed by a concise perspective on the issue.	4 Pts DI Well written introduction and well stated objective for the essay followed by some provision of perspective on the issue.	3 Pts CR Generally good introduction of the topic and quite clearly stated objective for the essay and a perspective provided.	2.5 Pts PA Some introduction of the topic and some statement of the objective and scope but not well expressed.	0.75 Pts NN Inadequate with no introduction of the topic and/or any objective and scope for the essay stated.	0 Pts DNS No essay provided.	5 pts
Explain and analyse the key SHRM issues	8 Pts HD Has complied clearly, comprehensively and with excellence what is required in the task. Exceptional discussion and presentation of arguments/key issues arising from the question. Contextual factors are described in ways that provide a clear and critical understanding of the importance of organisational leaders to understand all facets of strategic human resource management.	6.5 Pts DI Has complied with a good level for what is required in the task. Good discussion and presentation of arguments/key issues arising from the question. Contextual factors are described in ways that provide a clear understanding of the importance of organisational leaders to understand all facets of strategic human resource management.	5.5 Pts CR Has complied at an adequate level for what is required in the task. Satisfactory discussion and presentation of arguments/key issues arising from the question. Contextual factors are described in ways that provide a satisfactory understanding of the importance of organisational leaders to understand all facets of strategic human resource management.	4 Pts PA Has complied generally with a reasonable level for what is required in the task. Acceptable explanation discussion and presentation of arguments/key issues arising from the question. Contextual factors are not sufficiently described in ways that provide a clear explanation of the importance of organisational leaders to understand all facets of strategic human resource management.	2 Pts NN Has failed to grasp what was required in the task. Analyses are too narrowly focused or leave out relevant aspects of issues related to the importance of organisational leaders to understand all facets of strategic human resource management.	0 Pts DNS Failed to provide any analysis	8 pts
Apply relevant SHRM theory and models to create an argument	8 Pts HD Demonstrates an expert understanding of theoretical arguments arising from the importance of organisational leaders to understand all facets of strategic human resource management.	6.5 Pts DI Demonstrates mastery of theoretical arguments arising from the importance of organisational leaders to understand all facets of strategic human resource management	5.5 Pts CR Synthesizes in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.	4 Pts PA Presents in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.	2 Pts NN Presents information from relevant sources, but this represents limited points of view/approaches.	0 Pts DNS No information given.	8 pts
All aspects drawn together in a brief, concise summary. Consistent with findings, no new material introduced but may finish with some implications or a comment on the future of the issue.	5 Pts HD Excellent conclusion that is written in a very concise, consistent manner with comments in relation to implications and the future of the issue.	4 Pts DI Very clear and concise conclusion including some suggestions as to implications or comments on the future	3 Pts CR Good conclusion that Summarises the main issues in a clear and concise manner.	2.5 Pts PA Satisfactory conclusion but could be done in a clearer or more concise manner.	0.75 Pts NN Inadequate conclusion with no summary of issues that have been discussed or inconsistent with the findings or new material introduced.	0 Pts DNS Failed to provide conclusions	5 pts
Meet academic writing and referencing requirements	4 Pts HD Students use correct referencing. Presentation contains no flaws in spelling, grammar, format and exhibits high degrees of creativity and professionalism.	3.25 Pts DI Students use correct referencing. Presentation contains no flaws in spelling, grammar, format, and is of a professional standard.	2.5 Pts CR Students mostly use correct referencing. Presentation contains no flaws in spelling, grammar and format.	2 Pts PA Students use some correct referencing, but many errors need to be addressed. Presentation contains minor flaws in spelling, grammar and format.	0.5 Pts NN Improper referencing of work. Presentation contains some flaws in spelling, grammar and format.	0 Pts DNS Failed to structure and reference.	4 pts
Total points: 30

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