LEVERAGING HUMAN CAPITAL AND PERFORMANCE (HRM)
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Guidance for Takeaway Paper: This is a Takeaway Paper, it means you will be writing at home, and therefore have access to a number of resources, such as lecture slides, reading material and online resources. For this reason, we would expect a greater amount of insightful analysis, and critical writing. That means that we are expecting you to show knowledge of strength and weaknesses of theories, and the ability to compare and contrast them. Additionally, we are expecting you to bring examples of how these theories work in practice. We would also value a neat structure of the answers.
Guidance for 10 marks parts: If the candidate lists topics with little or no analysis and explanation of understanding, a maximum of 4 marks may be awarded. If the candidate develops a question with application (examples) 7 marks and above may be awarded.
Guidance for 20 marks parts: If the candidate lists topics with little or no analysis and explanation of understanding, a maximum of 8 marks may be awarded. If the candidate develops a question with application (examples) a mark up to 12 marks may be awarded. Critical writing is required to achieve marks of 13 and above.
Questions on following page
Attempt only TWO questions out of four
Question 1
‘Basic pay is not the only way to increase motivation’. Critically assess this statement, illustrating it with practical examples. Do not forget to focus on: the relevant definitions and examples (10 marks), a critique of different types of pay (20 marks), alternatives way to increase motivation than pay (20 marks). [Maximum 1,000 words]
Total: 50 marks
Question 2
“In the debate about analytics in the workplace, Scarbrough and Elias (2002) concluded that the process of measuring human capital performance is more important than which measures are used”. Critically assess this statement considering the difficulties of evaluating the human contribution in organisations. Do not forget to focus on: a definition (10 marks), different forms of measurement. (20 marks), the use of analytical tools and the skills needed to apply them. (20 marks). [Maximum 1,000 words]
Total: 50 marks
Question 3
“Digital Learning & Development (L&D) programmes offer great opportunities for employees to develop their potential and add value to the organisations” Critically assess this statement, illustrating it with examples of learning practice. Do not forget to focus on: a definition (10 marks), pros and cons of digital learning. (20 marks), comparison of the effectiveness of different forms of learning and development. (20 marks). [Maximum 1,000 words]
Total: 50 marks
Question 4
“Positive (or Affirmative) Action is the best way to ensure organizations become more inclusive”. Critically evaluate by focusing on relevant definitions (10 marks), pros and cons of positive action (20 marks), other methods that could be used to increase inclusion (20 marks). [Maximum 1,000 words]
Total: 50 marks
Total Paper: 100 marks
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