Description of Assessment Task and Purpose:
Your task is to analyse a case study and write a 2,000 word (+/-10%) report focusing on
evaluating and examining key issues around HR Development, employee relations, and
diversity and inclusion. The case study will be released in week 29 with a full assessment
brief.
The use of images, models, frameworks, and appendices are appropriate for this
assessment. Refer to the library for guidance on writing and formatting a formal report.
The purpose of the assessment is to develop analysis, theory application skills, and
propose solutions to problems while presenting information in a formal style. This case
study assessment judges your ability to recognise human resources issues from practical
level, explain them with theoretical concepts/frameworks, and present them in a concise,
professional manner.
Learning Outcomes Assessed:
LO4 Evaluate the contribution of HR Development to the recruitment, retention,
and performance management processes
LO5 Critically examine ways of maintaining a positive Employee Relations climate
LO6 Analyse the role of HR in managing diversity in the organisation
Knowledge & Skills Assessed:
Subject Specific Knowledge, Skills and Understanding: Literature searching, Application of
Theory, Referencing, and Subject-specific knowledge.
Professional Graduate Skills: Independence and personal responsibility, written
communication, report writing, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, effective time
management, working under pressure to meet deadlines, negotiation skills, and selfleadership.
Emotional Intelligence: self-management, motivation, resilience, and self-confidence.
Career-focused Skills: An understanding of the range of skills and attributes required by
HR focused employers.
