HR4005: Managing People-Essay Writing Assignment

Internal Code:MAS6149

Essay Writing Assignment:

Question: Please write an essay which critically examines the HR function and, draws from the key principles of HRM and assesses how the HR function can help organizations to be more effective in achieving competitive advantage. You should draw on the frameworks and concepts introduced in the lecture series, and focus on: ? The nature and characteristics of HRM; ? People management strategies, procedures and tools; ? Wider organizational implications and contributions of HRM in practice; ? Current patterns and trends in the approach to HRM in the organisation and sector of your choice; ? Relevant survey data, case studies or any recent discussion which highlights approaches to HRM will be useful here. What seem to be the key HRM issues and problems which face management in organisations at the moment?