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Managing and Co-ordinating the Human Resources Function (5MHR)

Tutor: Kevin Haslam

Cohort: WaterlooDate: March 2013

Diagnostic: Learning Outcomes

Identify how the learning outcomes can have an impact (paragraph for each)

1. Be able to explain the purpose and key objectives of the HR function in contemporary organisations.

2. Understand how HR objectives are delivered in different organisations.

3. Understand how the HR function can be evaluated in terms of value added and contribution to sustained organisation performance.

4. Understand the HR function's contribution to effective change management.

5. Be able to explain the role of ethics and professionalism in HR management and development

6. Understand the relationship between organisational performance and effective HR management and development.

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Managing and Co-ordinating the Human Resources Function (5MHR)

LO1: Be able to explain the purpose and key objectives of the HR function in contemporary

organisations

1.1 Identify major organisational objectives that the HR function is responsible for delivering

1.2 Explain how these objectives are evolving in the contemporary environment

Hand in date 30th May 2013 - 23.59

Evidence to be produced/required

Answers equating to approximately 1000 words (per activity) to any three of the activities above, together with

a list of cited references.

3000 words total +/- 10%

Key requirements of the assessment

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• Mission – ???

• Vision – ???

• Aim(s) – ???

• Objectives – ???

• Strategy - ???

Identify the following factors for the organisation

HR Strategy

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• Mission – ???

• Vision – ???

• Aim(s) – ???

• Objectives – ???

• Strategy - ???

Identify how HR adds value

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• Alignment of HR and Business Strategy• ???• ???

Key objectives of HRM

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Identify ‘drivers’ for change using SWOT/PEST tools identifying:

• Internal factors – e.g. rigid organisational structure

• External factors – e.g. Increasing competition

Changing and evolving objectives?

Change Management

Change Management

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• Key performance indicators• Line manager feedback• ???• ???• ???• ???

Criteria for assessing effective HR contribution

Contribution of the HR Professional Map

1. Strategies insights and solutions

2. Leading/managing the function

3. Organisation design

4. Organisation development

5. Resourcing and talent planning

6. Learning & Talent Development

7. Performance and Reward

8. Employee Engagement

9. Employee Relations

10. Service Delivery Information

1. Curious2. Decisive Thinker3. Skilled influencer4. Driven to deliver5. Collaborative6. Personally credible7. Courage to challenge8. Role model

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