BMP6003 Learning Outcomes Assessed:
- LO3: Critically analyse the importance of Human Resource Management Practices
- LO4: Synthesise key issues surrounding the management of Human Resources in a global context
BMP6003 Assessment Brief:
As an IHRM consultant, you will individually prepare a presentation of 20 minutes (in class), using relevant literature and examples to analyse and justify your selection of the three most important HR practices for an international business of your choice (i.e., international, multinational, global or transnational company). You are advised to choose the banking sector and consider your chosen HR practices to benefit the business whilst operating its business internationally or globally.
In your presentation, you must include the following facets:
- Importance of each HR practice
- Critical analysis of the practices in the context of your chosen company
- From the academic viewpoint, you are advised to discuss theories on each of the HR practices and relate them to real-world applications in the context of IHRM.
(Please refer to the learning materials given in the VLE/class relating to these HR practices.)
Secondary Research Requirement at Level HE6 – It is expected that the Reference List will contain between fifteen to twenty sources. As a MINIMUM, the Reference List should include three refereed academic journals and four academic books.
Important and Helpful Information:
Please refer to the Module Guide for information regarding module contents, indicative reading and guidelines for the preparation and submission of assignments.
Additional Submission Instructions:
You are required to submit a soft copy via “Turn-it-in UK” on the module Moodle page. The software will allow you to check your work against other material on the internet. It will also compare your work against other students’ work.
You will be able to upload drafts of your written work into Turnitin as many times as you wish before the deadline.
You will not be able to overwrite the final submission after the deadline. You can only submit a single file.
Specific Assessment Criteria: (See Page 3 for General Assessment Criteria)
Excellent (70%+): There is excellent conceptual understanding supported by a comprehensive discussion of the literature relating to the study of International HRM. The presentation is fluent, concise and extremely well written, with accurate citing and referencing displayed, revealing an acceptable standard of the research and study skills required. There is a very effective integration and analysis of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and models relating to International HRM. This is supported by thoughtful and incisive reflection and comprehensive evaluation of the key issues and themes introduced.
Very Good (60-69%): The work demonstrates a very good understanding supported by a wide discussion of the literature relating to the study of International HRM. The presentation is fluent and well written, with accurate citing and referencing displayed, revealing an acceptable standard of the research and study skills required. There is clear integration and analysis of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and models relating to International HRM. This is supported by thoughtful reflection and evaluation of the key issues and themes introduced.
Good (50-59%): There is a broad understanding supported by a good discussion of the literature relating to the study of International HRM. The presentation is fairly fluent, with appropriate citing and referencing displayed, revealing an acceptable standard of the research and study skills required. There is integration and analysis of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and models relating to International HRM. This is supported by elementary reflection and evaluation of the key issues and themes introduced.
Satisfactory (40-49%): The work demonstrates a basic understanding supported by only a limited discussion of the literature relating to the study of International HRM. The presentation is coherent, although there are some omissions in the text in terms of the citing and referencing used, revealing a rudimentary grasp of the research and study skills required. There is limited if any, integration and analysis of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and models relating to International HRM. There is poor reflection and evaluation of the key issues and themes introduced.
Unsatisfactory (1-39%): Students who do not meet the requirements of a pass grade (40% or above) will not complete the assessment activity. There are deficiencies or omissions in the level of discussion and scope of the literature relating to the study of International HRM. There is an incomplete presentation, inaccurate citing and referencing, showing limited research and study skills. The written style lacks fluency and comprehension. There is a poor grasp of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and models. The work shows little or no analysis of the key issues, concepts and frameworks relating to International HRM. There is poor integration of these areas in relation to the question set.