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BSBHRM602 Manage Human Resources Strategic Planning Assignment - Choice Business College, Australia

Assessment Task 1 - Written Questions and Answers

Performance objective - The candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop, implement and maintain a strategic approach to managing human resources in an organisation ensuring that the organisation has the structure and staff to meet current and foreseeable business and performance objectives

Assessment description - In this assessment task, you are required to provide answers to the questions asked. You may use additional documents as required.

Procedure -

1. Read and understand the questions clearly.

2. Provide answers to the questions asked.

3. Give examples from your own experience as far as possible.

4. Submit all documents required in the specifications below to your assessor. Ensure you keep a copy of all work submitted for your records.

Answer the following questions:

1. Describe 5 different options available to a company for labour supply.

2. Describe each of the following common labour hire sources and outline the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

a) Casual labour

b) New graduates / trainees

c) Off-shore workers

d) Outsourcing

e) Contractors/consultants

3. Describe each of the following recruitment options and outline the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

a) Internal recruitment

b) Newspaper advertising

c) Recruitment agencies

d) Group interviews

e) Assessment centres

4. What strategic objectives and targets relate to human resources?

5. What options are available for the provisions of Human Resources services?

6. What legislation must you consider when developing HR strategies and plans? Explain the purpose of each legislation. (At least 3 different legislation to be explained)

7. List 4 benefits of strategic planning.

8. What specialist services could you utilise when developing a strategic plan? (List 4)

9. Discuss PEST analysis.

10. Define 3 real benefits of planning?

11. Briefly describe the approach you would take when developing a HR strategy.

12. Provide a detailed description on the functions of Human Resource Management?

13. What impact has technology have on job roles within your industry?

Assessment Task 2 - Project report: Manage Human Resources Strategic Planning

Performance objective - The candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop, implement and maintain a strategic approach to managing human resources in an organisation ensuring that the organisation has the structure and staff to meet current and foreseeable business and performance objectives.

Assessment description - This assessment consists of two parts - Part A and Part B. In response to the given specification and instructions, candidate will conduct a research to develop human resource resources plan that aligns with broader business objectives. You may consult with your trainer/assessor if any additional support and guidance is required.

Procedure -

1. Read the instructions provided in both Part 1 and Part 2.

2. Conduct research to prepare the human resource requirement plan as instructed.

3. Develop, document and submit the documented human resource requirement plan.

4. There is no particular format for your report. However, you are expected to cover all the given points as instructed in both PART A and PART B in your report.

5. Submit all documents required in the specifications below to your assessor. Ensure you keep a copy of all work submitted for your records.

Part 1 -

You are to look at a business model of your choice or as allocated by your assessor, and research your Human Resource Planning requirements.

This requires the development of a strategic human resources plan which includes relevant research and data, which demonstrates a clear alignment with broader business objectives

In undertaking this task, you are to:

Analyse your businesses strategic plans to determine human resources strategic direction, objectives and targets.

Undertake additional environmental analysis to identify emerging practices and trends which may impact on human resources management in the organization.

Identify future labour needs and skill requirements and options for sourcing labour supply.

Consider new technology and its impact on job roles and job design.

Review recent and potential changes to industrial/legal requirements.

You are to outline your research in the form of a written report and present it to your assessor for appraisal.

Part 2 -

Next, you are to develop your Human Resources strategic plan (based on your research). In developing this detailed document, you are to:

Consult with your assessor who will play the role of your manager about his/her human resources preferences.

Agree on human resources philosophies, values and policies with relevant managers.

Develop strategic objectives and targets for human resources services.

Examine options for the provision of human resources services and analyse costs and benefits.

Identify appropriate technology and systems to support agreed human resources programs and practices.

Write strategic human resources plan and obtain your managers (assessors) support for the plan - You will need to "sell" your plan to gain support.

Develop risk management plans to support the strategic human resources plan.

Provide a detailed procedure on how you would implement and monitor your human resources strategic plan.

Attachment:- Manage Human Resources Strategic Planning Assignment File.rar