Reference no: EM133183501 , Length: 1000 words
Literature Review
LO 1: Explain the main functions of HRM in contemporary workplaces.
LO 2: Critically analyse key HRM issues and their impact on the employment relationship nationally and internationally.
Instructions:
The aim of the literature review is to evaluate the literature to establish current knowledge of the assigned topic.
Your literature review should include:
1. Key themes, theories and concepts related to the topic, derived from your review,
2. Areas of agreement and disagreement related to the topic, derived from your review.
The literature refers to previous studies conducted on a topic. For this assignment, you should look at primary sources (first-hand report of original studies found in peer-reviewed academic journal articles) related to the topic of this assignment.
The articles sourced must be from HRM focused journals not older than ten years in approximate (2010-2022).
Three journal articles should be reviewed. You should wisely choose the journal articles on the selected topic (changing nature of workforce and nature of employment......).
Introduction (150 words approximately):
1. Introduce general issues in the contemporary HRM context.
2. Identify key trends or perspectives in terms of the changing nature of work and workforce.
3. Identify the journal articles selected to conduct the literature review.
Body (700 words approximately):
1. Identify and discuss key themes, theory/ies and major concepts in the literature, in relation to the topic.
2. Identify and discuss areas of agreements, disagreements and contentious issues related to the topic.
Conclusion (150 words approximately):
1. Summarise major contributions in the literature by referring to the context of the particular focus mentioned in the Introduction.
2. Conclude by drawing on the key points from your evaluation of the three journal articles.
Referencing style:Chicago 17th B.
Referencing:
1. Your literature review must have a minimum of 5 (five) peer reviewed and HRM focused academic journal articles. (three journal articles reviewed plus two more journal articles).
2. In text citations and a reference list must be provided.
3. Reference list is not included in the expected word count.
4. In-text citations are included in the word count.