CA1005C Human Resource Management in Aviation Timed Essay Over One Day

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CA1005C Human Resource Management in Aviation

Module Leader: Tracy Bettinson Contact No.: 020 7320 1478

Assignment Title:One Day Seen

examinationWeighting: 50%

SubmissionDeadline:

WEEK 12: Tuesday 5 thMay 2009

*=Assessment Must be Passedin Order to Pass the Module

Learning Outcomes

The Semester Paper will test the following learning outcome for the module:

Understand the significance of a number of central elements oforganisations. (A1)

Understand the basic aspects of human resource activity withinan organisation.

Be aware of the kinds of tools and systems that a HR practitionerwould be expected to employ. (A3)

Be able to develop a number of personal skills involving theprcis of case studies, knowledge of sources of information and thepresentation of material within a classroom situation. (A2)


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Task

Task 1

Evaluate the extent of union power and influence within the UK aviation industryand describe the impact that this has had on both employees and employers. (25

Marks)Task 2

In your opinion, what are the main reasons behind the history of industrial unrestat British Airways? (25 Marks)Task 3

There are examples of airlines that have successful HRM strategies in place, forexample Southwest and Singapore Airlines. What lessons, if any, can British Airways

take from such strategies and, what barriers do you think may exist to theirimplementation? (50 Marks)


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Indicative Content

You should demonstrate a knowledge of key theories and current businesspractice relating to Human resource management

You will need to analyse key themes and evaluate existing literate todemonstrate wider academic reading from textbooks, academic journals anddatabases and, trade magazines.Comparison to other airlines could be an advantage as could incorporation of keystatistics into your findings / analysis.TO AID IN THE COMPLETION OF THIS TASK YOU MAY USE THE STUDYROOMS IN THE LIBRARY FOR RESEARCH YOU MAY BOOK THESE ATTHE FRONT DEK USING YOUR STUDENT CARD

YOU ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING COMPUTER SUITES FROM2-5PM ON 12TH MAY;MGS14 / MGS17 / MGS19 REFERENCE 1719053 IF ANYONE ELSE ISUSING THEM.Instructions for submission

You must submit an individualpiece of work

You must submit the work by 12pm Wednesday 6th May 2009. Worksubmitted outside of this will not be marked and you will need to sit theresit in August.

You can submit a hardcopy to me at my office at 12midday Wednesday6th May 2098 or you can submit your work by email to me by the sametime. Work submitted after this time will not be marked.

Suggested Reading

Some Suggested Reading via Athens HRM Feel free to do more!!Applebaul, S. & Fewster, B. Global Aviation Human Resource Management:Contemporary Employee and Labour Relation Practices. Management ResearchNews,Vol. 26, no. 10/11, 2003

Applebaum, S.H & Fewster, B. Human Resource Management Strategy in theGlobal Airline Industry A Focus on Organisational Development. BusinessBriefing: Aviation Strategies. Pp70-75Applebaum, S. & Fewster, B. Global Aviation Human Resource Management:Contemporary Recruitment and Selection and Diversity and Equal Opportunity Practises.Equal Opportunities InternationalVol 21, no.7, 2002, pp 66- 80Applebaum, S. & Fewster, B. Global Aviation Human resource Management:


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Format

The Semester Paper must be:

Presented in the style of an academic paper. Word-processed, preferably on double-sided paper, in font Arial 12 with

single line spacing, and with all margins (top, bottom, left and right) set at2.5cm.

No longer than 3,000 words in length. Minimum of 2500 words

Assessment Criteria

The Semester Paper will be assessed according to the following Assessment Criteria

Grade Assessment Criteria

70%+

-Distinction-1st

Required knowledge and understanding are comprehensive in terms of breadth

and depth, and ability to contextualise and interrelate relevant theoreticalconcepts is significant. Analysis and application are outstanding, and answersare characterised by independent thought, reflection and clarity. Overall outputis highly literate, focused, with sustained arguments, and technically fluent. Abroad range of highly relevant industry examples is used and sources ofinformation are accurately referenced.

60-69%-Merit-Upper 2nd

Required knowledge and understanding are relevant and of a very good level.Ability to contextualise and interrelate theoretical concepts is also very good butbroad in nature. Analysis and application are effective and answers are clear,indicating independent thought and reflection. Overall output is literate, focusedand coherent, but arguments are not consistent at the required level all of thetimes. A range of very relevant industry examples is used and sources ofinformation are well referenced.

50-59%-Good-Lower 2nd

Required knowledge and understanding are reasonable, awareness of relevanttheoretical concepts is indicated, but ability to interrelate is restricted. Analysis islimited and application superficial. Overall output is characterised by assertionrather than valid arguments and grammar/spelling occasionally lapses. A rangeof fairly relevant industry examples is used and sources of information are fairlywell referenced.

40-49%-Pass-3rd

Required knowledge and understanding are limited, as is awareness of relevanttheoretical concepts, but with some degree of accuracy. Analysis andapplication are superficial, and overall output is characterised by lack of focusand poor grammar/spelling. Industry examples are used and sources ofinformation are referenced.

0-39%-Fail

There is no evidence of required knowledge and understanding, appreciation ofrelevant theoretical concepts is absent, analysis and application are non-

existent, work has little accuracy, if any, and overall output is wholly inadequate.Industry examples are rarely used or lack relevance, and the referencing ofsource material is poor.

Submission


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The following submission instructions apply and must be strictly adhered to.A hard copy of the Semester Paper must be submitted to The UndergraduateCentre (Moorgate Room 102). A Coursework Cover Sheet that is completed infull and signed by the student must accompany the Semester Paper.

The Undergraduate Centre will also sign the Coursework Cover Sheet and willrecord the time and date of submission. Please ensure that you keep a copy ofthe Coursework Cover Sheet as it provides proof of submission.

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