• Do not cite or reference the module. You may cite and reference the readings linked to in the module. The written information contained in the modules are not academic sources and are not to be used in your essay. • Use in-text citations to identify other people’s ideas and words. These in-text citations must follow the APA (6th ed.) referencing style. • Quotes must be in quotation marks and the in-text citation for quotes must include the page number. Formal and respectful language requirements • This assessment task must be in professional and formal language. This means there should be no abbreviations or slang. • Care must be taken to avoid spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. • Respectful and appropriate terminology must be used.

Reference requirements • Use at least eight (8) reference sources in total, including; • a minimum of six (6) required or recommended readings from the HRM210 modules. • two (2) additional sources that you have located yourself. • ALL texts must be of academic standard, such as a journal article, text book, text book chapter or conference paper proceeding. Assess the quality of content in web sources very carefully. In general, website references are unlikely to provide reliable, researched information suitable for this task. • Do not reference Creative Spirits, Wikipedia or Skwirk/Red Apple Australians Together as these are unreliable sources.

Presentation Please follow these presentation requirements: • Use report format (requirements are outlined below) • Keep to the word count • Include a title page that shows the subject details and assessment task details • Use 1.5 line spacing • Do not use end notes or footnotes (reference requirements are outlined below)

Fulfils the technical aspects of the task. 5 marks Writing shows control and skillful construction of expression to convey specific understandings. Seamlessly integrates citations and referencing into the writing to convey meaning clearly, coherently and persuasively. Uses the APA (6th ed.) reference system without error. Written expression and referencing show clear organisation. Uses a variety of techniques to incorporate source material and citations effectively to support arguments. Uses the APA (6th ed.) reference system without error. There are no errors relating to writing and references. Uses formal written expression consistently without errors. There are no imprecise or unsupported statements or generalisations. Uses the APA (6th ed.) reference system without error. There are few errors. Uses formal written expression with fewer than 6 instances of slang, contractions, spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. Uses full sentences consistently.

Provides recommendations for enhancing HRM practices 5 marks Recommendations for enhancing the four (4) identified challenges have been critically examined, including: detailed objectives, implementation strategies, responsibility and KPIs. Recommendations for enhancing the four (4) identified challenges have been analysed, including: detailed objectives, implementation strategies, responsibility and KPIs. Recommendations for enhancing the four (4) identified challenges have been examined, including: detailed objectives, implementation strategies, responsibility and KPIs. Recommendations for enhancing the four (4) identified challenges have been outlined, including: detailed objectives, implementation strategies, responsibility and KPIs.

Identifies and critically examines the challenges facing HRM 5 marks Identifies and examines four (4) challenges facing HRM in regards to techniques, procedures and / or systems facing an organisation and accurately engages with the range and breadth of the concepts, ideas and practical application relevant to HRM functions. Identifies and examines four (4) challenges facing HRM in regards to techniques, procedures and / or systems facing an organisation and provides evidence of precise engagement with the concepts, ideas and practical application relevant to HRM functions. Identifies and examines four (4) challenges facing HRM in regards to techniques, procedures and / or systems facing an organisation and makes clear connections between concepts, ideas and practical application relevant to HRM functions. Identifies and examines four (4) challenges facing HRM in regards to techniques, procedures and / or systems facing an organisation and is abreast of the main connections and practical applications relevant to HRM functions. But narrative can be descriptive.

Identifies the ethical implications of HRM and critically discusses how these can be managed 5 marks The ethical implications of the five (5) HRM functions and how these can be managed have been analysed and critically examined clearly and succintly. The ethical implications of five (5) HRM functions and how these can be managed have been examined clearly and succintly. Desribes the ethical implications of five (5) HRM functions and discusses how these can be managed in a manner that demonstrates critical reflection but at times lacks deeper connections. Identifies ethical implications of five (5) HRM functions and discusses how these can be managed in a sound way but at times offers limited application.

Articulates how the broad HRM function is managed in the organisation 5 marks Articulates via critical examination how the five broad HRM functions are managed in the organisation. Provides a critical and creative reflective statement that provides sophisticated synthesis of how HRM is managed. Articulates via explanation how the five broad HRM functions are managed in the organisation. Provides an in-depth reflective statement that provides sophisticated synthesis of how HRM is managed. Articulates via description how the five broad HRM functions are managed in the organisation. Provides a reflective statement that shows conceptualisation of how the broad HRM is managed. Articulates via outlining how the five broad HRM functions are managed in the organisation. Provides a reflective statement that is appropriate, though limited in some elements of how the broad HRM is managed.

Explains the major functions, techniques, procedures and systems in HRM 5 marks Five (5) major functions have been clearly and succinttly explained in-depth. Accurately engages with the range and breath of the concepts, theories and practical applications of HRM functions. Five (5) major HR functions have been clearly and succinttly explained with integration of theory and practical application offered. Evidence of precise engagement with the concepts and theories pertinent to the concepts, theories and practical applications of HRM functions. Five (5) major HR functions have been explained with fuller defintions and examples offered to demonstrate application. Makes connections between the concepts, predominant ideas and practical applications relevant to HRM functions. Five (5) major HR functions are explained, but the level of narrative is descriptive. Is abreast of the main relevant HRM functions and practical applications.

Criterion HD DI CR PS Examines the role of HRM in contributing to the realisation of business goals and satisfying employee needs 5 marks Provides a sophiticated in-depth, clear and succinct examination of the role of HRM in contributing to the realisation of business goals and presents a clearly and succintly defined conclusion with examples and recommendations about HRMs relationship to satisfying employee needs in a creative manner. Provides a clear and succinct examination of the role of HRM in contributing to the realisation of business goals and presents reasoned arguments with examples about HRMs relationship to satisfying employee needs in a creative manner. The role of HRM in contributing to the realisation of business goals is analysed, and an examination of how employees needs are satisfied with examples is offered but some commentary lacks insight to the deeper connections. Examines the role of HRM in a sound, but limited way, and makes a descriptive connection to how HRM contributes to the realisation of business goals and to satisfying employee needs.

This assessment task allows students to develop their professional writing and communication skills, focusing on writing and supporting arguments in a professional manner. This task provides an opportunity for students to evaluate sources of information, synthesise ideas gained from academic texts and incorporate reference material in an appropriate manner. The task addresses the following learning outcomes: • be able to critically examine the role of HRM in contributing to the realisation of business goals and satisfying employee needs; • be able to explain the major functions, techniques, procedures and systems in HRM; • be able to articulate how the broad HRM function is a joint effort of all managers in the organisation; • be able to identify the ethical implications of HRM and critically discuss how these can be managed; • be able to identify and critically examine the challenges facing HRM; and • be able to provide recommendations for enhancing HRM practices.