Cardiff Metropolitan University

MODULE TITLE: Managing Human Capital

Subject to University Approval

PROGRAMME: MBA/ MSc IHM / MSc ITM
SEMESTER: Semester Two of MBA and semester one of MSc IHM /ITM
ACADEMIC YEAR PERIOD: June to September 2014

LECTURER SETTING ASSESSMENT: - David Hall / Dr Rajendra Kumar

DATE ASSESSMENT SET AND LOADED ON TO STUDENT PORTAL:-

DATE ASSESSMENT TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED:-

SUBMISSION METHOD/MODE:-
Online via turnitin

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Assessment Type: (Assignment: )


An individual assignment (constituting 100% of the total module mark)
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Indicative Assessment Requirements for the Module;-

One individual assignment (of 4000 words)
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Deadline for submission-

Cardiff Metropolitan University


MBA Semester Two- June to September 2014 term
Assignment
Word limit: 4000 words

Human resource strategies can be stimulating to produce and satisfying to display, but how
can we make sure that they are implemented? Torrington, D et al ,2011, p73

Examine a firm that has been criticised in regards to their management of Human Resources
and critically assess the shortcoming of their approach and its impact of organisational
performance. Critically analyse how they could integrate a more Strategic approach to their
Human Resources Management and how they would benefit from the proposed
recommendations.

Guidelines :
1. Thorough literature review must be seen undertaken the support the stand
taken by the student.
2. Discussion and debate on the how importance of adapting the right Strategic
approach to managing Human Resources in consideration of the companies
organisational strategy and in-light of the external environment.
3. Harvard style of references should be used.

Please ensure that your assignment has
A table of contents
A list of figures and/ or list of tables where appropriate
Introduction (600 words)- 10 marks
Literature Review (1000 words)-20 marks
Critical Analysis ( 1800 words)-50 marks
Conclusions/Recommendations- 600 words- 10 marks
References / Presentation 10 marks
Bibliography
Appendices if appropriate

ASSIGNMENT MARKING CRITERIA

MARK 29 or less 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 +

CONTENT:
Has the question been
answered?

Vague,
random,
unrelated
material
Some
mention of
the issue, but
a collection of
disparate
points
Barely
answers the
question
just
reproduces
what knows
about the
topic
Some
looseness/
digressions
Well focused Highly focused
TOPIC
KNOWLEDGE
Is there evidence of having
read widely
and use of appropriate
and up to date material to
make a case?
No evidence
of reading.
No use of
theory not
even hinted
at implicitly.
No evidence
of reading.
An implicit
hint at some
knowledge of
theory, etc.
No evidence
of reading.
Very basic
theories
mentioned
but not
developed or
well used.
Some reading
evident, but
confined to core
texts.
Good reading.
Good range of
theories
included.
Excellent reading.
Well chosen
theories.
UNDERSTANDING &
SYNTHESIS
Are ideas summarized
rather than being
reproduced, and are they
inter-related with other
ideas?

No theory
included.
Vague
assertions/po
or
explanations.
Long winded
descriptions
of theory.

Some long
winded
sections.
Some
quotations, but
stand alone.
Some inter-
connections.
Good summary
of theory.
Good use of
quotations that
flow with
narrative.
Good inter-
connections.
Succinct, effective
summaries of
theory. Excellent
choice and
threading of
quotations into
argument. Good
counterpoising of
a range of
perspectives.
APPLICATION
Does it show appropriate
use of theory in a
practical situation?
No
examples
No/limited/
inappropriate
examples
Few examples Uneven
examples
Good examples Excellent range of
examples.
ANALYSIS
Does it identify the key
issues, etc in a given
scenario, proposal or
argument?
Vague
assertions
about
issues.
Largely
descriptive
with no
identification
and analysis
of central
issues.
Limited
insight into
issues.
Some good
observations.
Good, detailed
analysis.
Comprehensive
range of issues
identified and
discussed fully.
EVALUATION &
RECOMMENDATIONS
Does it critically assess
material?
Are there a workable and
imaginative solutions?
No
evaluation.
Uncritical
acceptance of
material.
Some
evaluation
but weak.
Little insight.
Good
interpretation.
Some but
limited
sophistication in
argument.

Good critical
assessment.
Independent
thought
displayed.
Full critical
assessment and
substantial
individual insight.
REFERENCING
Thorough and accurate
citation and referencing
No
referencing
No
referencing
Limited/poor
referencing
Some
inconsistencies
in referencing

Appropriate
referencing
Appropriate
referencing
PRESENTATION
Logical and coherent
structure to argument and
effective presentation

No
structure
apparent.
Poor
presentatio
n.

Poor
structure.
Poor
presentation.
Acceptable,
but uneven
structure.
Reasonable
presentation.
Reasonable
structure.
Good
presentation.
Good argument.
Well presented
material.
Excellent
argument.
Very effective
presentation
format.



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Module Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of this module the students will be able to:
Critically analyse and evaluate the key functions of Human Resource Management,
workforce management , people management, and intellectual capital management
Analyse the systems and structures that support effective workforce management, people
management, Human Resource Management, and intellectual capital management in a variety
of cultural contexts and through a variety of case study examples.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of research in the evolution of human, people, workforce
management of resources and the related challenges facing organisations in a variety of
cultures.