Word Limit: 2500. WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT: This assignment must be completed individually. You must use Harvard referencing system. Your work must indicate the number of words you have used. Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (regulation 6.70). Assignment submissions are to be made anonymously. Do not write your name anywhere on your work. Write your student ID number at the top of every page. Where the assignment comprises more than one task, all tasks must be submitted in a single document. You must number all pages.

SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT: In order to achieve full marks, you must submit your work before the deadline. Work that is submitted late – up to five working days after the published submission deadline - will be accepted and marked. However, the element of the module’s assessment to which the work contributes will be capped with a maximum mark of 40%. Work cannot be submitted if the period of 5 working days after the deadline has passed (unless there is an approved extension). Failure to submit within the relevant period will mean that you have failed the assessment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - Marks will be awarded as follows: An excellent answer (70%+) will identify all the key issues and make extensive use of appropriate HRM theory, demonstrating a thorough knowledge and understanding. Structure will be logical and arguments easy to follow. Relevant theory will be stated accurately and applied to the case-study before reaching well-supported recommendations and conclusions. Grammar and academic skills will be of a high standard, and analysis and evaluation will be consistently delivered throughout, with sophisticated use of materials. Higher scoring students in this bracket will use an extensive range of sources and use them in a highly sophisticated manner, usually associated with students working at a higher level of study.