Task 1: Critically discuss the challenges of the devolution of HRM to line managers and the role of

leadership in the devolution. In doing so, you need to:

• Provide a broad review of the devolution of HRM to line managers.

• Analyze fundamental theories relevant to the topics under study and potential problems or
controversies in the area.

• Evaluate the current literature and the scholarly research in the design of the devolution of HRM
to line managers and the role of leadership.

Abstract

(100 words) Overview of the topics and questions posed.

Introduction (150 words) Summary of the essay, giving the general background information, the
main aim and scope of the assignment, the theories that will be discussed, and their order.

Task 1: (700 words)

1.1 The challenges of the devolution of HRM to line managers

1.2 The role of leadership in the devolution • A broad review of the devolution of HRM to line
managers.

• Fundamental theories relevant to the topics under study and potential problems or
controversies in the area.

• Evaluate the current literature and the scholarly research in the design of the devolution of HRM
to line managers and the role of leadership. 25
Task 2: (900 words)

2.1 Action plan of devolution of HRM to line managers in (give the name of the organization of your

choice)

2.2 Best practices and models supported by the current literature and practice • Presentation,
analysis and discussion of the action plan and the organization of your choice.

• Scientific evidence that supports the use of the specific methods, tools, models and techniques.

• Evaluation of the action plan in the broader context and its relation to appropriate theories.

• Discussion of strengths/weaknesses of the proposed action plan regarding its effectiveness,

efficiency and applicability in the chosen organization.

You should support your arguments with theoretical/empirical findings which have used similar actions.

Conclusion (150 words)

• A comprehensive recap of what was discussed in the main body of the report.

Ability to draw main points of discussion together. Critical linkages of the key points and findings of the
discussion to essay title.
Task 2: Design and evaluate an action plan of devolution of HRM to line managers in an organization of
your choice using relevant theories, best practices, and models which are supported by the current
literature and practice. In doing so, you need to:

• Present, analyze and discuss the action plan and the organization of your choice.

• Provide scientific evidence that supports the use of the specific methods, tools, models, and
techniques.

• Evaluate the action plan in the broader context and its relation to appropriate theories.

• Discuss the strengths/weaknesses of the proposed action plan regarding its effectiveness,
efficiency and applicability in the chosen organization.