Unit 712 Human Resource Planning Unit 712 Assignment Brief Qualification Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Unit Reference Code H/506/9072 Unit Name Human Resource Planning Unit 712 RQF level 7 Aim The unit will address issues that are important when planning for and securing a workforce that will be able to deliver strategic objectives. The unit will also consider the constraints and influences on organisational HR practices.
Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
- Understand how the HR plan supports strategic objectives
1.1 Critically assess the strategic importance of current, future and anticipated HR requirements 1.2 Analyse how HR planning impacts on the strategic plan 2. Understand the legal and organisational frameworks for the
employment of staff
2.1 Evaluate the current legal frameworks that influence a HR plan 2.2 Identify approaches and methodologies to support the recruitment and selection of staff (external candidates) and the impact of current legislation and organisation requirements 3. Understand the effect of the organisational environmenton employees
3.1 Critically evaluate how organisational culture affects recruitment and retention of employees 3.2 Discuss the work environment influences where personal work life balance issues and the changing patterns of work practices determine motivation and commitment Indicative Content In this unit, learners will further be introduced to, and encouraged to discuss, some of the management models, concepts and ideas that could be used to help them set departmental, project, team and their own objectives. Topics will include:
What is HRM Drivers’ towards HRM? Categorisation of Theories of HRM Categorisation and Critiques of HRM Models / Approaches Approaches to the Development of HR Strategy Organisation theory Contemporary theories of organisations Ulrich’s Adapted HR Stool Organisational & managerial perspectives Best Practice Models Evolution of HR Strategy Performance management the planning, assessment and feedback model The Michigan HR resource cycle Features of new organisational forms Managing employee relations Corporate governance, ethics, CSR and accountability. Core Text Torrington, D., Hall, L. and Taylor, S. (2005) Human Resource Management. Harlow: Financial Times. Suggested Resources Boxall, P. and Purcell, J. (2003) Strategy and Human Resource Management. Basingstoke: Palgrave. Mello, J.A. (2006) Strategic Human Resource Management. South-Western, Thompson. Schuler, R.S. and Jackson S.E. (2007) (eds.) Strategic Human Resource Management: A Reader. London: Blackwell Publishers. Wood, S. (1999) Human Resource Management and Performance. International Journal of Management Reviews, 1: 367–413 People Management Journal. CIPD
