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MGT2HRM Assessment Task 3 – Individual Assessment Topic The following information is provided as a guide to how you should do Assessment Task 3: Individual Assessment on Policy Design. The aim of this assignment is to develop a HRM policy that can be used in the workplace. You can choose an organisation in which you are currently working, were previously employed, or aspire to work. Develop a HRM policy on ONE of the following topics for your chosen organisation: o Recruitment and selection o Performance management 1. Use the following assignment structure: PART 1 – Policy Analysis PART 2 – Policy Development In Part 2, the following structure could be followed. 1. Overview 2. Scope 3. Policy Statement 4. Legislation 5. Process (1 page diagram or flowchart) 6. Accountabilities 7. Evaluation Measures References Appendices (if required) If you need more information on the structure of your assignment or develop your writing skills, there are many different resources available to help you. You can use the LTU services available by searching on the La Trobe website, ask the Library and search online. Alternatively, you can just ask your workshop leader for advice. 2. What are the expectations? You need to conduct a brief policy analysis, which will underpin your policy. You are expected to research widely to identify examples of relevant policies and journal articles. You need to use a minimum of ten academic, peer-reviewed journal articles to support your policy. All reference material must be appropriately cited in the text of your assignment. If you choose to base your policy on a pre-existing one, you need to identify and reference this policy. Follow the style guidelines for the Academy of Management Journal. Note that Wikipedia and similar websites are NOT acceptable sources for this assignment. Only scientific studies (reported in academic journal articles), commentaries by eminent academics or Government Reports should be used. It is essential that your assignment is written in a neat, professional, and engaging manner. Convey your ideas clearly and concisely, and use appropriate transitions between the different sections of the assignment. Finally, and importantly, please be sure to check your assignment for spelling, grammar and punctuation before submission. PART 1 – Policy Analysis (800 words) As a guide, you may focus on some of the following issues (or other similar issues) in the Policy Analysis section. 1. Internal & External issues analysis Internal issues refer to: Organisational objectives, business strategic choice, HR needs and HR strategies, Organisation culture and its approaches (management values) to managing employees, Ethical treatment of employees (i.e. organisational justice), Ethical business practices (decision-making), Approaches to corporate social responsibility External issues refer to the contextual factors (external environment) that influence policy. These contextual factors include: Law (industrial relations, anti-discrimination, occupational safety and health, and privacy) Government policy (employment, education and training, immigration & citizenship, industrial relations) Economic conditions (economic conditions in good times and bad times) Societal values & issues (prevailing values and preferences shared by stakeholders outside the organisation) 2. High priority issues Among the above-mentioned internal and external issues, identify one or more issues that need to be addressed in the policy that you are developing. 3. Policy problem If you choose to review and rewrite an existing HR policy, you need to point out what the problems are with the existing policy and why changes in the policy are necessary. PART 2 – Policy Development Write a policy on your chosen topic. The following information and sections should be included in your policy. 1. Overview A brief description of the intent and rationale of the policy. 2. Scope Who are covered in the policy? Identify to which parties in the organisation or to which particular situations the policy applies. Are there situations where it might apply generally across the organisation? 3. Policy Statement This should be a concise and formal statement of the principal objectives of the policy. It should provide a framework for mandatory principles (management philosophies and principles) to be incorporated in the related procedures. 4. Legislation This section should discuss laws and legal obligations that have direct or indirect consequences on the policy, e.g., EEO, OHS, Discriminatory laws, privacy, etc. 5. Process Consider the processes (activities) that are included in the policy and undertaken by involved parties in order to effectively achieve the objectives of the policy. (For this assignment, you will present the necessary processes in a one-page flowchart or diagram, NOT in words). 6. Accountabilities The hierarchical roles and authorities that are involved in the development, approval, implementation, and engagement of end-users of the policy, for example: Development & drafting - HRM manager, Approval - CEO in conjunction with board members, Implementation - Line managers or concerned line managers, End-users - Employees or concerned employees 7. Evaluation Measures Consider means to monitor and measure the effectiveness of the policy. References A minimum of ten academic, peer-reviewed journal articles. Appendices (if required) Criteria MGT2HRM INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT RUBRIC Requires attention Meets expectations Good Very good Excellent Research /10 marks Very limited or no research undertaken on HR policy area selected; Research of internal and external factors affecting the organisation inadequate; Little or no evaluation of research; Statements not supported with evidence. General research undertaken on HR policy area selected; 10 somewhat related journal articles identified; Limited research of internal and external factors affecting the organisation; Some attempt to evaluate research but many statements not supported with evidence. Sound research undertaken to identify at least 10 applicable journal articles on HR policy area selected; Sound research of internal and external factors affecting the organisation; Research evaluated to a sound level and some statements supported with evidence. Broad research undertaken to identify >10 very good sources on HR policy area selected; Broad research of internal and external factors affecting the organisation; Research well evaluated and most claims supported with evidence. Comprehensive research undertaken >10 excellent sources on HR policy area selected; Extensive research of internal and external factors affecting the organisation; Well- reasoned evaluation of research with all claims supported by evidence. Policy Analysis /10 Is unclear or seriously limited in presenting or developing a position on recruitment and selection or performance management in the case organisation; Limited or no explanation actors impacting the policy environment; Inadequate knowledge of recruitment and selection or performance management. Presents a vague or limited position on the policy issues relating to either recruitment and selection or performance management in the case organisation; Explains a couple of factors impacting on the policy environment; Some knowledge of recruitment and selection or performance management demonstrated. Presents a clear position on the policy issues relating to either recruitment and selection or performance management in the case organisation; Explains a range of factors impacting the policy environment using examples; Good knowledge of recruitment and selection or performance management demonstrated using examples. Presents a well- considered assessment of the policy issues relating to either recruitment and selection or performance management in the case organisation; Explains the factors impacting the policy environment using sound reasoning and/or well-chosen examples; Very good knowledge of recruitment and selection or performance management shown and this knowledge is woven into the policy analysis. Evaluative review of the policy environment relating to either recruitment and selection or performance management in the case organisation; Conflicts, problems and contradictions are explained using well- chosen examples; Exceptional knowledge of recruitment and selection or performance management shown and this knowledge is woven into the policy analysis. Policy Development /15 One or more required elements of policy are missing; Policy statement is either not evident or is not grounded in any understanding of legislative requirements or Most policy elements are included but are addressed superficially; Policy statement is simplistic and shows superficial understanding of governance structures and legislative frameworks; Diagram/flow chart of All policy elements are included and addressed at a basic level; Policy statement is sound and shows some understanding of governance structures and legislative frameworks; Process is All policy elements are well developed and effectively presented; Policy statement is well developed and based on a good understanding of governance structures and legislative frameworks; Process is All policy elements are very well developed and insightful and presented professionally; Policy statement is very well developed and feasible and based on an excellent understanding of governance structure current governance structure of the organization; Process diagram/flow chart is either not included or is vague; No evaluation measures included. process is simplistic or overly detailed; Unrealistic evaluation measures included. defined in diagram/flow chart and shows most steps; Some realistic evaluation measures included.