- Consider the case study (DNT industries inc.) then:
Critically assess the theory and practice of OBHRM to identify four priorities (and related
key actions) required by the new Director of People and Organisational Development.
This assignment assesses the following course objectives:
Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts of organization structure and behavior, the
growing importance of corporate and ethical social responsibility and the practice of organizing.
Critically discuss the relationship of HRM to the traditional practice of personnel management and
industrial relations.
Critically analyses and evaluate HR practice in contemporary work situations, coming to critically
argued conclusions and recommendations.
General Guidelines
Nature of the topic/introduction (10% of marks = approximately 350 words). In this section of
your assignment it is expected that you identify the key issues associated with OBHRM, from the
perspective of the employer.
Review of appropriate academic literature (30% of marks = approximately 950 words). In order
to build knowledge it is important that you access a range of relevant resources. A literature
review is concerned with judging the merit or otherwise of a body of research that addresses a
research question. A further definition is “In writing the literature review, the purpose is to convey
to the reader what knowledge and ideas have been established on a topic, and what their
strengths and weaknesses are. The literature review must be defined by a guiding concept
(eg. your research objective, the problem or issue you are discussing, or your argumentative
thesis). It is not just a descriptive list of the material available, or a set of summaries.
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Analysis and Discussion (35% of marks = approximately 1150 words). Having reviewed
relevant literature on OBHRM, as per earlier section, it should be possible to carry out an analysis
and discussion. In this section you will be identifying key challenges for employers and exploring
ways of overcoming these.
Conclusions and recommendations (15% of marks = approximately 550 words). In this section
you conclude the main points of earlier research and discussion – please note that you should not
include any new materials at this point. Also you provide your recommendations.
Presentation and referencing (10% of marks) this is a critical element of undertaking academic
study. It is imperative that you correctly cite and reference all sources used to inform your work.
