Reward Management Issues: Company's Strategy- Strategic Analysis- Report Writing Assignment

Internal Code: 1HFIF

Report Writing Assignment:

Task: Students are required to submit a 2000 word written report on the same case study that formed the foundation of their group presentation. In the individual report, students will:

1. Provide a more detailed analysis of the performance and reward management issues identified by the group in Assessment 2 as informed by the company's strategy. In this section you will identify two issues and argue why they are the most pertinent in establishing sound performance management processes.
2. Provide recommendations to resolve the issues identified in part 1 above.  Overview the options for addressing each of the problems/issues raised, identifying strengths and weaknesses.  Consider including the following:
   • Implications of the Strategic Analysis (as completed in the group assignment) in the selection of a ‘best fit’ option [Translation: 16/05/2018: This means that proposed changes need to be argued in line with the previously completed strategic analysis. Remember, a firm's strategy changes the desireability of some performance management processes and principles]
   • An outline of the implementation details of your chosen option;
   • How to address issues of validity, reliability, fairness and cost effectiveness. At all times link your recommendations to the literature regarding what is best practice in performance and reward management.
   • This report requires students to link their analysis and recommendations to the performance management literature. Students are required to cite a minimum of 8 academic references (the majority should be dates after 2005) from individually researched articles.