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STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Unit Reference Number J/618/1339

Unit Title Strategic Human Resource Management
Unit Level 7
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time 200
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail

Unit Aims

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of how effective strategic
management of human resources supports the achievement of organisational objectives in
different contexts. The learner will also learn the process of analysing external and internal
factors that affects an organisation and how the contextual factors are used to develop an
effective HR strategy. Consideration is given to the contribution of strategic human resource
management to competitive advantage and organisational growth..

Learning Outcomes – Assessment Criteria –

the learner will:
1. Understand the role of
strategic management of
human resources.
2. Understand human resource
planning in an organisation.
3. Understand how
contemporary issues in
external business
environment impact
organisations and the
management of Human
Resources.
4. Be able to plan effective
human resource strategies.
the learner can:
1.1 Critically examine the nature and importance of
strategic human resource management in
organisations.
1.2 Assess the role and purpose of strategic human
resource management activities in an organisation.
1.3 Evaluate how strategic human resource
management is related to other functional areas.
2.1 Analyse the business factors that should be
considered in human resource planning.
2.2 Determine human resource requirements in
different organisational contexts.
2.3 Develop a human resource plan for an
organisation.
3.1 Apply the tools for analysing the organisational
environment.
3.2 Critically evaluate how contemporary issues in
external business environment impact
organisations and the management of Human
Resources.
3.3 Critically evaluate legal and regulatory frameworks
that impact on Human Resource strategy.
4.1 Analyse the impact of organisational strategy,
structure and culture on HR strategy and the
management of human resources.
4.2 Plan an effective HR strategy.
4.3 Critically monitor the effectiveness of human
resources management.

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Scenario

You are recently appointed as a Human Resources Manager of a successful UK business.

You should ideally choose one from the following businesses to base your research on.
 Dyson
 Clarks
 Monsoon
 Poundland
 House of Fraser
 An organisation of your choice, approved by your tutor

In the last 12 months, the company’s turnover has declined with a staff increase of 20%. The
company has also expanded within the UK. Due to the challenging rapid growth the
employee turnover is on rise.
As the Human Resources Manager your immediate job is to restructure and redesign the HR
department serving the best interest of the company and the employees and meeting legal
requirements.
You are required to prepare a management briefing for the Board of Directors.

Task 1 of 1 Management Briefing

Instructions

Your briefing will be in a report format and will consist of the following two parts:

Part A (LO1, AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)

1. Critically examine the nature and importance of strategic human resource

management in organisations.
2. Assess the role and purpose of strategic human resource management activities in
your chosen organisation.
3. Evaluate how strategic human resource management is related to other functional
areas of your chosen organisation.
Analyse the business factors that should be considered in human resource planning.
4. Determine human resource requirements in different organisational contexts.
5. Develop a human resource plan for your chosen organisation.

Part B (LO3, AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 LO4, AC 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)

1. Apply a range of tools for analysing the organisational environment.

2. Critically evaluate how contemporary issues in the external business environment
impact organisations and the management of Human Resources.
3. Critically evaluate legal and regulatory frameworks that impact on Human Resource
strategy.
4. Analyse the impact of organisational strategy, structure and culture on HR strategy
and the management of human resources.
5. Plan an effective HR strategy for your chosen organisation.
6. Critically monitor the effectiveness of human resources management activities in
your chosen organisation.

Delivery:
 1x Report

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Submission:
 1x Report - 4500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices

Referencing:
 Each section must reflect any supporting Harvard style citations.
 A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the
work.

Evidence to be submitted:
 Report - 4500 words

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