BUS104âHRM ESSAY
Instructions
Students are required to apply the conceptual and theoretical frameworks presented in the unit to a current topic of debate in the HRM field.
You are writing an ESSAY. The essay should be structured as follows:
? Introduction raising key points and foreshadowing the approach to an answer (attention getter, and a thesis statement)
? A body of logically sequenced points of argument, with supporting evidence (examples, statistics or testimony)
? A conclusion derived logically from evidence and argument
? A list of references in correct format (Harvard Style).
Other requirements:
? At least 8 resources, 4 MUST be from academic sources.
? 2000 words (+/- 10%)
? Title page (name, essay title, date)
? File saved as a Word or Google doc
? File name to be as follows: StudentNumber_Surname_HRM_Essay
? Submitted via Moodle (instructions to be provided on how to upload assignment)
? Due Tuesday, Week 12(June 5thby 11:30 pm AEST)
Choose one subject from the list of possible HRM topics and then conduct additional research. In your research, you are seeking to find whether a debate (two sided argument) exists on the topic. Choose ONLY a subject where there are at least two perspectives on the topic.
Once you determine if a debate exists, you need to do the following:
1. Summarize both sides of the debate
2. Evaluate the arguments based on the theories and concepts covered in your textbook
3. Make recommendations to current HR managers for how to manage the issue
4. Forecast or predict which side of the debate may prevail and why
Topics List
? Social Trends
? Flexibility and Change
? Competing for People
? Managing Expectations
? Engaging People (motivation etc)
? Managing Knowledge and Learning
? Managing an International Workforce
? Managing Ethically
? The Knowledge Organization
? Difficult Employees Can Cause Industrial Relations Issues
? Steady supply of talents and management
? Effective leadership development
? Globalized business environment requiring diversity management skills
? Good governance in order to build integrity and trust among managers and employees
? Effective demographic management
? Job stress
? Employee burnout
? Safety
? Diversity and discrimination
? Sexual harassment and violence
? Bulleying in the workplace
? Multi-Generational Challenges in Workplace
? Technological Advances And Workplace
? Virtual workforce
? Offshoring
? Green skills
? Performance management
? Downsizing
? Upskilling
? Skills shortage
? Job sharing
? Telecommuting
- This is anindividiualassignment
- 2000 words (+/- 10%)
- Title page (name, essay title, date)
- File saved as a Word or Google doc
- File name to be as follows: StudentNumber_Surname_HRM_Essay
- AssignmentMUSTbe submitted in Moodle. Instructions will be provided.
- Due Tuesday, Week 12 (Oct 22ndby 11:30 pm AEST)
