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HRM Fundamentals

Case - Mining giant BHP admits underpaying almost 30,000 Australian workers

Description: Prepare and deliver a presentation in response to a provided case study. Utilise slides to convey key information, analysis, and answers to the four questions posed.

Presentation requirements: Include appropriate in-text citations where required and a full end-text reference list on your final slide. The final slide must be included within the 10 minutes to be graded. Without an end-text reference list, it may not be possible to evaluate your ability to identify, evaluate and use sources.

Sources of information: As this is a practical and applied assessment task, you may reference a combination of credible peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, published research data sets, and non-scholarly works such as news, general websites, blogs, government documents and publications, public speeches.

Referencing style: APA 7th Edition

Learning Outcome 1: Develop HRM responses to contemporary social, legal and economic developments.

Assignment Rationale

Completing a presentation supports academic skill development by enhancing communication skills through clear and concise delivery of information and ideas to an audience. It also develops critical thinking abilities through the analysis and synthesis of information and the ability to form informed conclusions and arguments. Effective organisation and time management skills are required for a successful presentation, and delivering it helps to build confidence and improve public speaking abilities. Overall, completing a presentation provides a valuable opportunity to showcase and hone important academic and professional skills.

Instructions

In this assessment task, you will draw upon insights gained across the unit to create a video presentation in response to a case study. Your presentation will outline the next steps for BSI P's Chief People Officer, considering the social, economic, and political context surrounding the case. Your presentation should address the following questions:

• What specific human resource management (HRM) strategies, practices, policies, or procedures may have caused or contributed to the underpayment of workers at BHP?
• In what ways do the principles and objectives of the 'same pay, same job' legislation contribute to BHP's opposition to the reform, and why?
• How should BHP's Chief People Officer respond to the issues in the case study, and more broadly what specific HRM strategies, practices, policies, or procedures should be employed?
Before attempting the assessment task:
• Read the marking rubric carefully. While
completing the task, you should refer to the rubric regularly to ensure you are meeting all the requirements. If there are any aspects of the rubric
you do not understand, ask for clarification in the Assignment Q.
• Understand that there is no 'magic' number of sources to cite and reference in the task. The adequacy of your presentation lies in the currency, relevancy, accuracy, and degree to which the sources you include are authoritative, rather than a specific quantity. Prioritise selecting sources that contribute substantially to answering the questions posed, represent various perspectives, and offer a comprehensive view of the current state of knowledge. Quality and depth in your presentation, coupled with a judicious selection of sources, will contribute significantly to the quality of your work.
• Note that there is no prescribed maximum number of slides to include in your presentation. Consider the depth and clarity of your content when determining the slide count. Aim for a balance that conveys the key information concisely without overwhelming the audience. Each slide should contribute meaningfully to your discussions. This approach encourages thoughtful consideration of the presentation's structure, promoting an effective and well-paced delivery that aligns with the case study and the importance of conveying key insights to your audience.

Step 1: Access and read the case study.
1. Read the entire case study from start to finish to get an initial sense of the overall content.
2. Take notes as you read, use highlighting or underlining to mark key information, such as key events, dates, and any terms or concepts that seem important.
3. Pay close attention to the background information provided in the case study, considering its
relevance to the questions posed.
4. Go back and reread sections that may need additional attention or clarification. This can help ensure a thorough understanding.
Mining giant BHP admits underpaying almost 30,000 Australian workers

Step 2: Reflect and catagorise
1. List the central issues or themes that emerged during the reading, considering both explicit and implicit aspects of the case study.
2. Reflect on the factors that may have contributed to the underpayment of workers at BHP.
3. Begin brainstorming FIRM solutions to the
identified issues. Think of criteria that you can build solutions around - timeframe, cost, risk,
effectiveness.
4. Organise your notes and highlighted information into categories related to the questions posed.

Step 3: Find additional information.
1. Revisit the unit content and identify elements that are directly relevant to the case study and questions posed. Consider how this information can add depth to your presentation.
2. Review the Library resources on finding sources of information, identifying credible sources, and the bespoke Library Guide for the School of Business and Law. The Business Library Resources Tip Sheet is also useful as it has been compiled to assist Business students when searching for resources using ECU Library Search and subscription databases.
3. Identify current, relevant, authoritative, and accurate information to support your discussions and explanations in the presentation. For support with search techniques and smart searching, review the Library's information Essentials: Module 2 Finding Sources of Information.
4. Use a table to help you organise your information and link it to the issues in the case study.

Step 4: Plan the content.
1. Review ECU's guide to Oral and Online Presentations.
2. Introduction (1 minute)
• Briefly introduce yourself.
• Clearly state your purpose in providing the presentation.
• Detail the structure of your presentation and its conclusions.
3. Contributing factors (2-3 minutes)
• Describe the HRM strategies, practices, policies, or procedures, summarising both the surface-level and underlying factors that may have contributed to the underpayment of workers at BHP.
• Explain why these factors may have caused or contributed to the underpayment of workers at BHP.
• Integrate others' ideas, quote, paraphrase, or synthesise to strengthen the credibility of your explanation.
4. BHP's opposition to legislative reform (2-3 minutes)
• Define the principles and objectives of the 'same pay, same job' legislation.
• Discuss specific concerns or reasons for BHP's opposition.
• Explain how the principles and objectives of the the 'same pay, same job' legislation conflict with BH Pis perspective, leading to its opposition.
• Integrate others' ideas, quote, paraphrase, or synthesise to strengthen the credibility of your explanation and discussion.
5. Proposed next steps (2-3 minutes)
• Describe the specific steps that BHP's Chief People Officer should take and the HRM strategies, practices, policies, or procedures that should be used in view of your analysis.
• Give reasons for each step integrating others' ideas paraphrasing, or synthesising.
6. Conclusion (1 minute)
• Summarise your discussions and explanation, emphasising the steps proposed.
• There is no new information here since each idea or piece of information should already have been introduced in the body of the presentation.
7. References
• Use the APA 7th Edition referencing style to include a full end-text reference list of all the cited sources on your final slide.

Step 5: Create the visual aids.
1. Review ECU's guide to Using PowerPoint
Effectively.
2. Use a combination of text, images, charts, and other visual aids to reinforce the information and make it easier for the audience to understand.

Step 6: Rehearse your presentation.
1. Rehearse your presentation multiple times to build familiarity and confidence. Repetition enhances your ability to deliver a polished and impactful presentation.
2. Pay attention to the flow between sections. Ensure smooth transitions from one point to the next for a cohesive and easy-to-follow presentation.
3. Pay attention to your body language, facial expressions, and overall delivery. Evaluate how well you maintain eye contact, express enthusiasm, and convey your message.
4. Record your rehearsal to review later. This allows you to identify areas for improvement.

Step 7: Record your presentation.
1. Ensure you have the necessary equipment for recording, such as a camera, smartphone, or computer with a webcam and microphone.
2. Select a quiet and well-lit environment for recording. Minimise background noise and distractions to enhance audio and video quality.
3. Record the full presentation.