Template of Assessment- HRM

 Title Page
 Table of Contents
 Table of Figures
 Executive Summary
 Introduction (400 words)
 Literature review and critical discuss on the main differences between Human
Resource Management and Personnel Management, using Storey’s model, (600
words)
 Examine the company’s strategic priorities and their implications for HRM, critical
analysis and evaluation of strategies of John Lewis, (600 words)
 Using SHRM models that you think fit, critically discuss the company’s “Model of
Employment”, and explore the organizational levers available to manage human
resources in such a way as to contribute to sustainable competitive advantage. Critical
analysis and evaluation of relevant models applicable to John Lewis (600 words)
 Critically explore its organisational culture and its impact on the company’s SHRM.
Critical analysis and evaluation of John Lewis culture and its impact on SHRM. (600
words)
 Use of corporate examples and literature (400 words)
 Suggestions/ Recommendation (400 words)
 Conclusion (400 words)
 List of References
 Appendix, if any (Interesting article/reading on the gap between theory and practice
of HRM by the company)

Attribution of higher grades are associated with:

• Good use of spelling, grammar and punctuation throughout all written work
• Effective use of the Harvard referencing format
• Evidence of wide reading around topics to support arguments and reflection
• Judgements made and conclusions drawn supported by academic theory evident
within all written work
Assessment

John Lewis axes staff bonus and plan to cut jobs, Dempsey,Jemma, BBC news
(https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64945767 - accessed on 17th March 2023)
As a Human Resource Management Consultant, you have been invited by John Lewis & Partners to
advise them on the possibility of restructuring their HR practices in order to compete more effectively
in the global marketplace. Linking relevant theories on SHRM, and the role of SHRM in creating a
high-performance organisation, you are required to complete the tasks below:

1. Drawing on Storey’s model, critically discuss the main differences between Human Resource
Management and Personnel Management (LO1)
2. Examine the company’s strategic priorities and their implications for HRM (LO2)
3. Using SHRM models that you think fit, critically discuss the company’s “Model of
Employment”, and explore the organizational levers available to manage human resources in
such a way as to contribute to sustainable competitive advantage. (LO3)
4. Critically explore its organisational culture and its impact on the company’s SHRM. (LO4)

A maximum of 4000 words not including title page, table of contents, appendices or list of references.

1. Introduction -400 words

2. Task 1 meets L01-600 words
3. Task 2 meets L02-600 words
4. Task 3 meets LO3-600 words
5. Task 4 meets L04-600 words
6. Task 5- Use of corporate examples and literature-400 words
7. Task G- Suggestions/ Recommendations-400 words
8. Conclusion-400 words

The module is assessed via a 100% written report to enable students to demonstrate their
understanding on the concepts and key functions of HR in organizations and how various strategic HR
models in supporting the effective management of organizations
Presentation & Style. Clarity of expression (incl. accuracy, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and
numeracy): 10 marks
Conforming to Instructions 10 marks
Content and Knowledge- 40
Thinking & Analysis- 30
Conclusion- 10