Module code and title: MG411 Introduction to People Management Module leader and Module Tutor: FOLAKE(ML), ARUN(MT), PETER(MT)
Assignment No. and type: Individual Research Portfolio Assessment weighting: 100%
Submission time and date: 14/06/2019 Target feedback time and date: 3 weeks
Assignment task
This is an individual research-based portfolio assignment targeting 3 strategic People Management areas in a case study scenario. A 2000 word word-processed portfolio should be prepared for this submission.
This assignment has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the following module learning outcomes:
LO 1 Demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be an effective people manager
LO 2 Identify and evaluate key HR processes which underpin the performance management of people at work
LO 3 Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues facing line managers relating to people management
Task requirements
In 2018 the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) turned 70. Due to advances in treatments, standards and administrative policies over this time, coupled with a growing and aging population, pressures facing the service are greater than they have ever been.
With waiting times across the board still low by historical standards, but on the rise, and a slowly growing financial budget, the NHS is aiming to take practical action to take the strain off of its various departments in the coming years.
The challenges faced by the NHS’ HR department have been great and show no sign of easing.
You are tasked with reviewing the accompanying NHS case study in order to compile a 2000 word portfolio for the Head of England’s NHS HR department. The focus of the portfolio will be placed on the following 3 strategic People Management areas currently being addressed by the NHS:
Area 1: Leadership and Management Area 2: Training and Development Area 3: Talent Management
Special consideration should be given to: Key theoretical models within the 3 areas and their application to the current NHS scenario The role and priorities of NHS Management and the HR function in supporting Management The different internal and external influences on the 3 highlighted areas Any relevant recommendations the portfolio highlights.
Notes for Guidance
The portfolio should be written in a report format and comprise of 3 clear sections. You are also expected to conclude with relevant and appropriate recommendations, summarising ways forward for the NHS in keeping best practice and improving areas which are more problematic.
Referencing and research requirements
Please reference your work according to the Harvard style as defined in Cite Them Right Online (http://www.citethemrightonline.com). This information is also available in book form: Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2016) Cite them right: the essential reference guide. 10th edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Copies are available via the University library.
How your work will be assessed
Your work will be assessed on the extent to which it demonstrates your achievement of the stated learning outcomes for this assignment (see above) and against other key criteria, as defined in the University’s institutional grading descriptors. If it is appropriate to the format of your assignment and your subject area, a proportion of your marks will also depend upon your use of academic referencing conventions.
This assignment will be marked according to the grading descriptors for Level 4.
Submission details
You are reminded of the University’s regulations on academic misconduct, which can be viewed on the University website: https://bucks.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/9546/Academic-Misconduct-Policy.pdf. In submitting your assignment, you are acknowledging that you have read and understood these regulations Please also note that work that is submitted up to 10 working days beyond the submission date will be considered a late submission. Late submissions will be marked and the actual mark recorded, but will be capped at the pass mark (typically 40%), provided that the work is of a passing standard. Work submitted after this period will not be marked and will be treated as a non-submission.
Criteria % 70% + 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% Fail
Research Skills
10 Evidence of wide research using primary and secondary research and an imaginative range of sources. Evidence of good research. Some primary and secondary research though more limited in range. Evidence of solid research though limited to secondary research but from a range of prescribed texts and sources. Some evidence of research though perhaps limited to secondary research. Little evidence of any research; little reference to appropriate secondary literature.
Knowledge and understanding 20 Excellent critical discussion of key concepts and underpinning theory supported through extensive secondary research findings. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of HR models and key concepts through discussion using good secondary research. Demonstrates some understanding of HR models with a range of secondary research utilised to support the discussion. Demonstrates a limited view and reference to models and concepts is weak. Limited use of secondary research to underpin discussion. Superficial understanding demonstrated through minimal secondary research and lack of integration of models and concepts.
Analysis and application 40 Excellent analysis of the models and concepts with an extensive comparison to the NHS. Excellent explanation and evaluation. Good analysis of the models and concepts with a good comparison to the NHS. Good explanation and some evaluation. Some analysis of the models and concepts with some comparison to the NHS. Effort made to explain though tended to describe. Presents partial analysis of the models and concepts with minimal comparison to the NHS. Limited attempt to explain; largely descriptive. Limited or no analysis of the models and concepts with superficial comparison to the NHS. No effort to explain or evaluate.
Evaluation 20 Excellent evaluation of the impact of different models on organisational practice. Reflective and detailed evaluative conclusions and recommendations. Good evaluation of the impact of different models on organisational practice. Good evaluative conclusions and recommendations. Some evaluation of the impact of different models on organisational practice. Conclusions drawn and recommendations made, but less convincing. Limited evaluation of the impact of different models on organisational practice. Limited conclusions drawn or recommendations made. Fails to address all parts of the task – key issues not identified, conclusions inappropriate. No recommendations made.
Assignment parameters 10 Brief met fully. Within word count. Clearly written and presented. Professional style, structure and referencing. Within word count. Meets brief fully Clearly written and presented. Logical structure and good attempt to reference material. Sometimes writing style and structure unclear. Referencing sometimes incomplete. Poor structure and presentation. Problems with writing style. Sources not fully referenced. Brief not fully met. Far too long or too short. Unclear structure and poor presentation. Inappropriate referencing.
