Document: Human Resource Management and Business/ Managing Human
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Programme: Unit Number: Unit Title: Unit Code: Credit Value: QCF Level:
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business 22 Managing Human Resources F/601/1268 15 4
Writer of the brief: Internal Verifier name:
Dr K Hoodless Dr M Rahman
Learning outcomes and criteria covered by this assignment: All pass criteria All merit descriptors All distinction descriptors
Key dates: Assignment distribution date to learners: Assignment submission date for TASK 1 & 2: Assignment submission date for TASK 3 & 4: Assignment returns date to learners (if applicable): 14 May 2013 21 June 2013 02 August 2013 10 September 2013
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The aims of this assignment are to measure the outcome of students’ learning in terms of knowledge acquired, understanding developed and skills or abilities gained in relation to achieve the learning outcomes. The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of human resource management focussing on current human resources practice and the impact of topical issues and legislation. Edexcel Grading Criteria The assignment/portfolio will be assessed according to the following grading criteria: PASS Criteria: LO 1 Understand the different perspectives of human resource management 1.1 Explain Guest’s model of HRM (P1) 1.2 Compare the differences between Storey’s definitions of HRM, personnel and IR practices (P2) 1.3 Assess the implications for line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach to HRM (P3) LO 2 Understand ways of developing flexibility within the workplace 2.1 Explain how a model of flexibility might be applied in practice (P4) 2.2 Discuss the types of flexibility which may be developed by an organisation (P5) 2.3 Assess the use of flexible working practices from both the employee and the employer
Programme: Unit Number: Unit Title: Unit Code: Credit Value: QCF Level:
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business 22 Managing Human Resources F/601/1268 15 4
Writer of the brief: Internal Verifier name:
Dr K Hoodless Dr M Rahman
Learning outcomes and criteria covered by this assignment: All pass criteria All merit descriptors All distinction descriptors
Key dates: Assignment distribution date to learners: Assignment submission date for TASK 1 & 2: Assignment submission date for TASK 3 & 4: Assignment returns date to learners (if applicable): 14 May 2013 21 June 2013 02 August 2013 10 September 2013
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BTEC HND in Business/ Managing Human Resources/May 2013
Introduction
The aims of this assignment are to measure the outcome of students’ learning in terms of knowledge acquired, understanding developed and skills or abilities gained in relation to achieve the learning outcomes. The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of human resource management focussing on current human resources practice and the impact of topical issues and legislation. Edexcel Grading Criteria The assignment/portfolio will be assessed according to the following grading criteria: PASS Criteria: LO 1 Understand the different perspectives of human resource management 1.1 Explain Guest’s model of HRM (P1) 1.2 Compare the differences between Storey’s definitions of HRM, personnel and IR practices (P2) 1.3 Assess the implications for line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach to HRM (P3) LO 2 Understand ways of developing flexibility within the workplace 2.1 Explain how a model of flexibility might be applied in practice (P4) 2.2 Discuss the types of flexibility which may be developed by an organisation (P5) 2.3 Assess the use of flexible working practices from both the employee and the employer
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