Managing and Co-ordinating the Human Resources Function

Unit No/s 5HRF
Level 5
Credit value 6
Assessment method(s) Written responses to questions
Learning outcomes:

1. Understand 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 organisation performance.
4. Understand the relationship between organisational performance and effective HR management and
   development.
   Assessment brief/activity Assessment
   Criteria
   2.2
   1.1
   2.1
   1.3
   1.2
   3.1
   Your CEO is considering outsourcing the HR function in your organisation. You have been tasked with
   highlighting the value of the HR function to the business. You are required to provide written answers to
   the questions below.
   Question 1
   Analyse how the HR function varies between organisations. Include a comparison of HR delivery in
   different sectors and organisations of different sizes.
   Question 2
   a) Provide three examples of organisational objectives that the HR function is responsible for
   delivering and briefly explain how these have evolved over time.
   b) HR objectives can be delivered in many ways. Explain two significant methods.
   Question 3
   Evaluate the business case for managing HR in a professional, ethical and just manner.
   Question 4
   Provide a short description of at least two major theories of change management.
   Briefly describe an example of change in the organisation and apply one of the theories, including some
   evaluation of the process, outcome and impact.
   Question 5
   You are planning to produce an evidential report highlighting the HR function’s contribution to
   organisation success and development. Provide a brief summary of the criteria and organisational data
   that could be included and how it would be analysed.
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   Question 6
   a) Read the article provided: It identifies and evaluates research evidence linking HR practices with
   positive organisational outcomes. Briefly summarise the findings and evaluate its validity,
   reliability and persuasiveness.
   b) Explain how high-performance working and investment in human capital can impact on
   organisational success and performance. Does the article support this?
   4.1
   4.2
   Evidence to be produced/required
   Written answers for each of the six activities of 4000 words +/- 10%
   You should relate academic concepts, theories and professional practice to the way organisations operate, in a critical and
   informed way, and with reference to key texts, articles and other publications and by using organisational examples for
   illustration.
   All reference sources should be acknowledged correctly and a bibliography provided where appropriate (these should be
   excluded from the word count).
   5HRF Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
5. Understand the purpose and key
   objectives of the HR function in
   contemporary organisations.
   1.1 Summarise the organisational
   objectives that the HR function is
   responsible for delivering and how
   these are evolving in contemporary
   organisations.
   1.2 Explain the major theories of
   effective change management and
   how these are implemented and
   evaluated.
   1.3 Evaluate the business case for
   managing HR in a professional,
   ethical and just manner.
6. Understand how HR objectives are
   delivered in different organisations.
   2.1 Explain the different ways in which
   HR objectives can be delivered in
   organisations.
   2.2 Analyse how the HR function varies
   between organisations in different
   sectors and of different sizes.
7. Understand how the HR function
   can be evaluated in terms of value
   added and organisation
   performance.
   3.1 Discuss the main criteria and
   methods used to evaluate the
   contribution of the HR function.
8. Understand the relationship
   between organisational
   performance and effective HR
   management and development.
   4.1 Identify and evaluate research
   evidence linking HR practices with
   positive organisational outcomes.
   4.2 Explain how high-performance
   working and investment in human
   capital impact on organisational
   practice.

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