Task 1: Review and critically evaluate contemporary research and debate in human resource management and development Guideline word count: 500-1000 words A.C. 1.1 Critique contemporary approaches to human resource management and development Assignment

A.C. 1.2 Identify research evidence on employment and effective approaches to human resource management, learning and development practice and critically evaluate how the research evidence has affected management thinking and practice.

A.C. 1.3 Identify people management practices that have changed as a result of research evidence and led to positive organisational outcomes, citing real examples.