ASSESSMENT FRONT SHEET

ASSESSMENT FRONT SHEET

LONDON CHURCHILL COLLEGE

Programme:

HND BTEC Edexcel Unit Number and Title:

22- Managing Human ResourcesUnit Level:

QCF Level 5Module Tutor:

Syed Tanvir HussainEmail:

s.hussain@londonchurchillcollege.co.ukDate Set:

07/05/2014

Key dates

Distribution date: 09/05/2014Submission date: 3rd July 2014Return date:

4 weeks after submission

IntroductionThis unit will enable learners to gain understanding of the theory and practice of human resource management focusing on current human resource practices and impact of topical issues and legislation.This assignment brief contains of the following tasks: Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 & Task 4Scenario On any given day, two billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life.

Since Unilever was established in the 1890s, brands with a social mission have been at the core of their business, and now corporate responsibility underpins their strategy.

In 2010 they launched the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan a set of targets designed to help them deliver their objective of growing their business while minimizing their impact on the environment.

To embed sustainability into every stage of the life cycle of their products, they are working with their suppliers to support responsible approaches to agriculture. They are also learning from NGOs and other organisations, recognizing that building a truly sustainable business is not something they can do without expert advice.

They believe that as a business they have a responsibility to their consumers and to the communities in which they have a presence. Around the world they invest in local economies and develop peoples skills inside and outside of Unilever. And through their business and brands, they run a range of programs to promote hygiene, nutrition, empowerment and environmental awareness. More information on www.unilever.com/aboutus/introductiontounileverSpecification of AssessmentLO1 (Task 01): Understand the different perspectives of human resource management1.1 Explain Guests model of HRM as applicable to the above company.

1.2 Compare the differences between Storeys definitions of HRM, personnel and IR practices.

1.3 Assess the implications for line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach to HRM.

M1Identify and apply strategic approach of HRM in achieving Unilever objectives.

D1Recommend a suitable HRM Model for Unilever Group of companies and use critical reflection to evaluate your recommendation.

LO2 (Task 02): Understand ways of developing flexibility within in the workplace2.1 Explain how a model of flexibility might be applied in practice.

M2Apply model of flexibility in a company like Unilever.

2.2 Discuss the types of flexibility which may be developed by an organization.

2.3 Assess the use of flexible working practices from both the employee and the employer perspective.

D2Demonstrate your creative thinking on flexible working practices from both the employee and the employer perspective in Unilever.

2.4 Discuss the impact that changes in the labour market have had on flexible working practices.

LO3 (Task 03): Understand the impact of equal opportunities within the workplace3.1 Explain the forms of discrimination that can take place in the workplace.

M3Identify different forms of discrimination that can occur in Unilever and design appropriate methods for minimize it.

3.2 Discuss the practical implications of equal opportunities legislation for an organization.

3.3 Compare the approaches to managing equal opportunities and managing diversity.

D3Use critical reflection to evaluate the approaches of managing equal opportunities and managing diversity.

LO4 (Task 04): Understand approaches to human resource practices in organisations4.1 Compare different methods of performance management.

4.2 Assess the approaches to the practice of managing employee welfare in Unilever.

4.3 Discuss the implications of health and safety legislation on human resources practices in Unilever.

4.4 Evaluate the impact of one topical issue (e.g., e-Recruitment) on human resources practices in Unilever.

Achievement of a pass grade

A pass grade is achieved by meeting all the requirements defined in the assessment criteria for each individual unit.

Achievement of a merit or distinction grade

All the assessment criteria and merit grade descriptors need to be completed within a unit to achieve a merit grade. All the assessment criteria, merit and distinction grade descriptors must be completed within a unit to achieve a distinction grade.

Plagiarism and CollusionAny act of plagiarism and collusion will be seriously dealt with according to the regulations. In this context the definition and scope of plagiarism are presented below:

Using the work of others without acknowledging source of information or inspiration. Even if the words are changed or sentences are put in different order, the result is still plagiarism (Cortell 2003).

Collusion describes as the submission of work produced in collaboration for an assignment based on the assessment of individual work. When one person shares his/her work with others who submit part or all of it as their own work.Fees and Penalties with plagiarismWhat happens if you are accused of/with plagiarism?

1. You will be asked to attend an assessment malpractice meeting with college academic staff, where you will be given opportunities to defend your case and proceedings of the meeting will be recorded.

2. If the allegation of malpractice is proven then, you will be charged 25 for each resubmission of the plagiarised assignment/s.

3. If you are proven guilty of assessment malpractice the college reserves the right to take other actions including termination/withdrawal of your registration with London Churchill College.

Extension and Late Submission

If you need an extension for a valid reason, you must request one using a coursework extension request form available from the college. Please note that the lecturers do not have the authority to extend the coursework deadlines and therefore do not ask them to award a coursework extension.

The completed form must be accompanied by evidence such as a medical certificate in the event of you being sick.

Fees and Penalties with in resubmissionWhat happens in case of late or non-submission?

1. In the case of late submission your grade is capped to a maximum PASS.

2. In the case of non-submission (absent) in regular submission period, you will be charged 25 for each non-submission.

3. Your grade is capped to a maximum PASS in resubmission.

4. There is a 25 charge in resubmission if you are willing to submit your coursework for grade improvements from a PASS to MERIT/DISTINCTION.

Support materials

Textbooks Armstrong M Armstrongs Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, (Kogan Page, 2009)

ISBN: 9780749452421

Foot M and Hook C Introducing Human Resource Management (Financial Times/ Prentice Hall, 2008) ISBN: 9780273712008

Torrington D, Hall L and Taylor S Human Resource Management (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, Harlow, 2004) ISBN: 9780273687139

Journals Human Resource Management Journal (Wiley-Blackwell)

People Management (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)

Personnel Review (Emerald)

Personnel Today (Reed Business Information)

Newspapers The broadsheet newspapers have weekly sections on human resource management matters.

Websites www.peoplemanagement.co.uk bi-monthly People Management journal of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

www.cipd.co.uk Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development website with a range of human resources learning resources

www.personneltoday.com relevant articles and statistics

www.eoc.org.uk Equal Opportunities Commission

www.hse.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive Harvard Referencing System We expect students to use the alphabetical or name-date method known as the HARVARD system. There are two parts in this system:

1. Citation within text or body of the report: In this the author's surname and year of publication are cited in the text, e.g. (Bond, 2004).

2. Reference List: A reference list (of these citations) is included at the end of the assignment, in alphabetical order by author. The reference list also includes additional details such as the title and publisher.

A bibliography lists relevant items that you have used in the preparation of the assignment but not cited in your text. A bibliography should also be in the Harvard style and the inclusion of such a list shows that you have read widely beyond the items you have cited.

Examples of citation within text or body of the report: 1. Cormack (1994, p.32-33) states that................ 2. ............ This view has been supported in the work of Cormack (1994, p.32-33).

3. Jones (1946) and Smith (1948) have both shown

4. Corporate Author: 1st citation: Royal College of Nursing (RCN), 2007 2nd citation: RCN, 2007

Examples of listings in reference list: 1. Books with one author: Redman, P., 2006. Good essay writing: a social sciences guide. 3rd ed. London: Open University in assoc. with Sage.

2. Books with two, three or four authors: The required elements for a reference are: Authors, Initials, Year. Title of book. Edition. Place: Publisher

Kirk, J. & Munday, R.J., 1988. Narrative analysis. 3rd ed. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. Page 11 of 12 BTEC HND in Business/ Managing Human Resources/May 2013

3. Books with more than four authors: For books where there are more than four authors, use the first author only with surname and initials followed by et al. The required elements for a reference are:

Author, Initials., Year. Title of book. Edition. (only include this if not the first edition) Place: Publisher

Grace, B. et al., 1988. A history of the world. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

4. E-books For e-books the required elements for a reference are :

Author, Year, title of book. [type of medium] Place of publication: Publisher

Fishman, R., 2005. The rise and fall of suburbia. [e-book]. Chester: Castle Press.

If available at website: Fishman, R., 2005. The rise and fall of suburbia. [e-book]. Chester: Castle Press.

Available at: libweb.anglia.ac.uk / E-books [accessed 5 June 2005].

5. Journal articles Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Journal, Volume number (Issue/Part number), Page numbers.

Perry, C., 2001. What health care assistants know about clean hands. Nursing Times, 97(22), p.63-64.

6. Newspaper articles Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Newspaper Day and month before page numbers of article.

Slapper, G., 2005. Corporate manslaughter: new issues for lawyers. The Times, 3 Sep. p.4-5.3. Books with more than four authors: For books where there are more than four authors, use the first author only with surname and initials followed by et al.

The required elements for a reference are:

Author, Initials., Year. Title of book. Edition. (only include this if not the first edition) Place: Publisher

Grace, B. et al., 1988. A history of the world. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

4. E-books For e-books the required elements for a reference are :

Author, Year, title of book. [type of medium] Place of publication: Publisher

Fishman, R., 2005. The rise and fall of suburbia. [e-book]. Chester: Castle Press.

If available at website:

Fishman, R., 2005. The rise and fall of suburbia. [e-book]. Chester: Castle Press.

Available at: libweb.anglia.ac.uk / E-books [accessed 5 June 2005].

5. Journal articles Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Journal, Volume number (Issue/Part number), Page numbers.

Perry, C., 2001. What health care assistants know about clean hands. Nursing Times, 97(22), p.63-64.

6. Newspaper articles Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Newspaper Day and month before page numbers of article.

Slapper, G., 2005. Corporate manslaughter: new issues for lawyers. The Times, 3 Sep. p.4-5.7. Journal articles from an electronic source

Boughton, J.M., 2002. The Bretton Woods proposal: an indepth look. Political Science Quarterly, [online]. 42 (6), Available at: http://www.pol.upenn/articles (Blackwell Science Synergy) [accessed 12 June 2005].

8. Internet

National electronic Library for Health. 2003. Can walking make you slimmer and healthier? (Hitting the headlines article) [Online]. (Updated 16 Jan 2005) Available at: http://www.nhs.uk.hth.walking [accessed 10 April 2005].

The title of a web page is normally the main heading on the page.

9. E-version of annual reports

Marks & Spencer, 2004. Annual report 2003-2004. [Online]. Available at: http://www-marks-and-spencer.co.uk/corporate/annual2003/ [accessed 4 June 2005]. ASSESSMENT INFORMATIONProgramme:

BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business

Unit Number and Title:Managing Human Resource (Unit 22)Assignment Ref. Number:

Module Tutor:

Learner name:

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Information/feedback on assessment and grading criteria

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