1.    Identify and explain the purpose and objectives of the HR function and practices in contemporary organisations

2.    Identify and evaluate the operational methods and practices used to develop an organisational HR function (e.g.: resourcing, retention, reward, employee engagement and the employment relationship)

C: Assessment Task

A:  Identify and discuss the contemporary challenges facing the HR manager in the case study organization your tutor gives you.

B:  Discuss what policies and practices HR should introduce to manage these 

      Challenges. 

For example, in your discussion you could include the strategic view, technology changes, changing labor demographics, legislation challenges in addition to other areas you have identified.

Your writing should be supported by sound academic evidence throughout

Ensure that you refer to relevant academic theory eg: management theories and case study examples to support your answers. You must also include a reference list at the end of the assignment.

45% of marks

Part 1

45% of marks

Part 2

10 % of marks

Your writing should be supported by sound academic evidence throughout