Pass Merit Distinction

LO1 Explain the purpose and scope of Human Resource Management in terms of
resourcing an organisation with talent and skills appropriate to fulfil business
objectives
P1 Explain the purpose and M1 Assess how the D1 Critically evaluate the
the functions of HRM, functions of HRM can strengths and weaknesses
applicable to workforce provide talent and skills of different approaches to
planning and resourcing an appropriate to fulfil recruitment and selection,
organisation. business objectives supported by specific
examples.

P2 Explain the strengths and M2 Evaluate the strengths

weaknesses of different and weaknesses of
approaches to recruitment different approaches to
and selection. recruitment and selection

LO2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the key elements of Human Resource

Management in an organisation
P3 Explain the benefits of M3 Explore the different D2 Critically evaluate HRM
different HRM practices within methods used in HRM practices and application
an organisation for both the practices, providing within an organisational
employer and employee. specific examples to context, using a range of
support evaluation within specific examples.
P4 Evaluate the effectiveness an organisational context.
of different HRM practices in
terms of raising
organisational profit and
productivity.

LO3 Analyse internal and external factors that affect Human Resource
Management decision-making, including employment legislation
P5 Analyse the importance of M4 Evaluate the key LO3 & 4
employee relations in respect aspects of employee D3 Critically evaluate
to influencing HRM decision- relations management and employee relations and the
making. employment legislation application of HRM practices
that affect HRM decision- that inform and influence
P6 Identify the key elements making in an decision-making in an
of employment legislation and organisational context. organisational context.
the impact it has upon HRM
decision-making.

LO4 Apply Human Resource Management practices in a work-related context

P7 Illustrate the application of HRM M5 Provide a rationale for the application

practices in a work-related context, of specific HRM practices in a work related
using specific examples. context.