Needing assistance getting my HRM assignment started!

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The assignment is about managing diversity in a Human Resource Management context. I have chosen the topic - younger workers and thought it would best suit recruitment and selection as the two main HRM focuses for the assignment as there can be thorough research found on those areas. Another potential mix is Appraising and managing performance/ Rewarding human resources based on the topic of younger workers as younger workers don't have the same opportunities in those areas.

Wanting to see if there is any ideas about approaching this or a better combination for the topic and focus areas!

Any help would be greatly appreciated, REPORT DETAILS: MANAGING DIVERSITY

An analytical report relating to managing diversity in a Human Resource Management (HRM) context is required. The task includes:

i.Choosing a diversity topic (choose one of the topics below).

ii.Choosing two areas of HRM (see below) to focus on (i.e. your approach to the issue).

iii.Searching the literature for relevant theories, concepts, and empirical findings.

iv.Constructing a report that provides an in-depth analysis of the diversity issue using relevant literature (identified at iii.).

v.Providing clear best practice recommendations that need to be implemented by HR within a large organisation (at strategic and operational levels) to address the chosen diversity issue. These recommendations need to be based on the research literature.

The report should incorporate a minimum of eight (8) scholarly, peer reviewed journal articles published within the last 10 years.Theprescribed textbook may be referenced, but will not count as one of the 8 required references. You may cite articles dated prior to the last 10 years, but this does not count towards the minimum eight references. Websites (including dictionaries, encyclopaedias, business magazines available online, and blog posts) will not be included in assessing whether you have met the minimum referencing requirements (i.e. these are not scholarly, peer reviewed sources and should be avoided in academic writing). The report shouldnotuse other books as references.

What is an Analytical Report?

An analytical report is a report that goes beyond simple summary and description. It requires an in-depth analysis of a focused topic. You will need to conduct a review of the current theory and research. It is recommended that you use the Griffith library catalogue to access scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles. You may also find Google Scholar useful

Assignment Topics:

Choose and describe ONE (1) aspect of diversity from one of the following diversity issues:

1.Younger Workers,

OR

2.Minority workers (with this topic you can choose to focus on workers who are from Ethnic/Migrant backgrounds, OR workers who identify as LGBTIQ, OR workers who are identified as People with a Disability.

Assignment Focus: HRM Areas of Practice

The purpose of this assessment is to help you gain a deep and critical understanding of HRM theory, processes and their practical implications and to extend your skills in independent research, critical thinking and academic writing. Therefore, you must choose two areas of HRM that you will focus on when addressing your chosen diversity issue.

Choose TWO (2) aspects of Human Resource Management (HRM) areas to focus on:

Recruitment

oE.g. targeted recruitment to attract diverse job applicants

Selection

oE.g. reducing bias/barriers preventing diverse job applicants being selected

Human Resource Development

oE.g. Improving training and development opportunities for diverse employees

Appraising and Managing Performance

oE.g. Reducing bias in evaluations of diverse employees

Rewarding Human Resources

oE.g. Introducing/changing reward systems to recognise skills/abilities of diverse employees

(The examples provided are suggestions only; you can apply the area of practice in other ways, if you have research that supports that direction.)

Think critically about what Human Resource Managers would do in terms of managing diversity within a large workplace. Consider this from both strategic and operational perspectives. Analyse the literature to help you to gain an understanding of the issues, practices and strategies relating to your particular aspect of diversity and your two chosen areas of HRM practice. Then make recommendations for providing a best practice approach to managing diversity practices for your chosen diversity issue.