People, Work and Organisation/Work in Context 2023/24

Semester 2 - Assignment

GROUP VIDEO PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT

Submission Date: Tuesday, 30th April 2024, by 15:00

NOTE: These are draft assessment questions until approved by the

External Examiner.

Assignment Title:

Organizational Analysis Presentation: HRM & Employee Relations in a

Named Organization (SME)

Assignment Task
You are required to choose a UK based Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and then research
the Human Resource Management (HRM) Practices. In this, you should present an analysis
and evaluation of HRM challenges of the named organization.
Your presentation should draw on models and theories from the module, literature, and wider
reading to structure your analysis and should aim at outlining the nature of the organization
and assess the extent to which HRM challenges impede the operations and management of
your chosen organization.
You will be given a mark out of 100 and this account for 50% of the overall module mark.
Your Presentation must be submitted electronically no later than 30th April 2024, by 15:00.

The link below has some examples of SMEs within the UK

https://bhp.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Top100_web.pdf

EDITING OF PRESENTATION VIDEO – Zero mark will be awarded.

The Task

Critically examine the HRM activities, using both academic theories, and empirical evidence
to demonstrate the challenges of HRM activities.

Each group should identify HRM challenges and provide alternative solutions to the
Challenges. You submit three different documents

A. A 1000-word document explaining the HRM challenges and solutions to the problem
of the SME (Excluding title page and references). The1000-word summary explaining
 the critical issues and must demonstrate critical thinking skills in your argument. The
1000 words should be in an essay format.
B. PowerPoint slides (not more than 10 Slides – excluding title page and reference list)
and,
C. have 15 minutes video presentation (Pre-recorded video presentations) – the 15
minutes video can be uploaded onto the slide or make a YouTube link (the link
MUST be provided on the first page of the slides). Each member of the group MUST
present a section and show your face. Failure to do so will result in the loss of HALF
of the total marks. During presentation, all cameras MUST BE ON. Failure to show
your face means half of the mark will be loss.

- Endeavour to construct a well-written and argued analysis and evaluation.

- Relevant and contemporary examples must be used to illustrate your ability to apply
knowledge and understanding.
This is a group assignment; students have been assigned to a group (4 in a group) and it is
your responsibility to know your own group members.
The group members should select a leader and report all activities to the Module leader,
Joseph K. Danquah ([email protected]). Activities should equally be distributed
and NONE participation means a zero (0) mark.
When preparing the presentation, you should bear in mind that a presentation should be
capable of communicating your research quickly and efficiently and visual images are a good
means of achieving this. As this is a presentation, you will need to balance the need to cover
detailed information with the graphic presentation format and should therefore think carefully
about the amount and presentation of text used.
The presentation must use theories and concepts to support your analysis of your chosen
organization’s HRM challenges and provide solutions to the problems identified. References
must therefore be included as indicated below. The presentation will be evaluated for how
well it communicates your ideas as well as how well it addresses the task outlined above.
Teamwork
It is very important that all group members contribute fully to researching and writing your
paper and preparing for, and participating in, the group presentation. It is the responsibility of
all team members to keep in touch with each other and to keep the other team members
updated on their progress.

Submission Guidelines:
1. ONLY one designated member from each team will be required to submit the three
documents (PowerPoint Slides, 1000-words document, and 15 minutes video
presentation) on behalf of the entire team.

Additional information:
 Free riding will not be tolerated and will be penalized
 Members of the same team will receive the same mark.
Video Presentation Assessment Rubric / Marking Proforma
Criteria Unsatisfactory Developing Accomplished Exemplary Total
0-5 points 6-10 points 11 -14 points 15 - 20 points /20
Presentation content shows a lack of Presentation content shows Presentation content shows an Extensive knowledge of topic.
Content understanding of the topic. There is general understanding of the topic. adequate understanding of the topic. Members showed complete
inadequate evidence of research and There is limited evidence of Some research effort is evident in understanding of assignment.
insufficient relevant information and research in locating relevant locating relevant information and Substantive research effort is
facts. Content is confusing and/or information and facts and/or facts. Content is mostly accurate and evident in locating relevant
contains frequent inaccuracies. supporting statements made. reasonably organized. May contain information and facts. Content is
Required elements are missing and/or Content contains some some inconsistencies in content or accurate and sequenced in a clear,
randomly organized. Sources, if inaccuracies, inconsistencies, some connections made may not be logical way. All required elements
included, generally lack proper misinterpretations, and/or supported. are included, and sources are
citation format. somewhat unclear. properly cited.
0-2 points 3-5 points 6-8 points 9-10 points /10
Slides generally lack visual appeal and Theme (e.g., template) is not Slides are effectively designed with Slides are visually well designed,
Structure / Design are text-heavy with little or no visuals consistently evident throughout visual appeal and a sound narrative aesthetically pleasing with a clear
and/or exhibit an overuse of colour or the presentation, some narrative structure. Theme (e.g., template) is coherent narrative structure. Theme
animations. No theme is evident, and issues and/or some errors evident in the presentation for the (e.g., template) is evident
the presentation appears narratively (grammar, punctuation, spelling, most part and/or minor errors throughout to produce a highly
disjointed rather than unified and/or formatting, etc.) on the slides. (grammar, punctuation, spelling, cohesive presentation. Basically
frequent errors. formatting, etc.) on the slides. free from errors
0-5 points 6- 8 points 9-12 points 14-15 points /15
Ineffective in delivering the oral Somewhat effective in delivering Effective in delivering the oral Highly effective in delivering a
Oral Delivery presentation demonstrating below the oral presentation presentation demonstrating good well-polished oral presentation
average/poor communication skills. demonstrating average communication skills and generally within the time limit for the group
Substantially over/under the time limit communication skills. Slightly close to the time limit for the group to present (10 minutes total). All
to present and/or not all members over/under the time limit. Some to present (10 minutes total). All group members presented equally.
presented. Lack of preparation was members presented more than group members presented, and Preparation was strongly evident.
evident. others. More preparation was preparation was evident for the most
needed. part.
0-2 points 3 points 4 points 5 points /5
Presentation lacks “Notes” on slides Minimal “Notes” are included in “Notes” are included in the “Notes” are included in the
Notes/ (or in a separate document) to explain the presentation slides (or in a presentation (or in a separate presentation (or in a separate
Transcript each slide and/or, if included, the separate document) and/or are document) for the most part to document) to fully explain each
notes repeat the text provided on the sporadically provided. Writing explain slides as a written transcript. slide as a written transcript. Writing
slide. Writing demonstrates a below demonstrates an average writing Writing demonstrates an above demonstrates a strong writing style
average/poor writing style with style with some errors in spelling, average writing style with little basically free from grammar,
frequent errors in spelling, grammar, grammar, punctuation, and/or grammar, punctuation, spelling, and punctuation, spelling, or usage
punctuation, and/or usage. usage. or usage errors. errors.
TOTAL POINTS /50
1000 Words Assessment Rubric / Marking Proforma

Referencing
% Evidence of and Presentation, Grammar and
Classification Range Content Application of Theory Knowledge and Understanding Reading Bibliography Spelling
Distinction 70 – 100 Critical insightful Extensive evidence of Exceptional knowledge and Extensive Outstanding Outstanding, well-directed
evaluation and synthesis advanced applications conceptual understanding of complex evidence of referencing and presentation, logically and
of complex high level of and/or empirical results, and/or specialised principles and integrating bibliography coherently structured, using
originality and reflection. where applicable, informed concepts and the development and supplementary correct grammar, spelling and
Demonstrates the ability extensively by current advancement of ideas and practice sources citation
to pursue research at research and practice in the
Doctoral level area
Commendation 60 – 69 Critical evaluation and Clear evidence of relevant Wide knowledge and depth of Evidence of Comprehensive Excellent presentation,
synthesis of complex applications and/or understanding of complex and/or extensive referencing and logically structured, using
issues and material which empirical results, where specialised principles and concepts reading of bibliography correct grammar and citation
includes an original and applicable, informed by and the development of ideas and supplementary
reflective approach current research and practice sources
practice in the area
Pass 50 – 59 Some critical evaluation Evidence of relevant Appropriate knowledge and depth of Evidence of Adequate Orderly presentation, clear
and synthesis of key applications and/or understanding of key principles and reading referencing and structure and acceptable
issues and material empirical results, where concepts with some understanding of supplementary bibliography grammar and spelling
applicable with some links their development in practice sources
to current research in the
area
Fail 45 – 49 Some evaluation and Occasional relevant Basic knowledge and depth of Limited Limited Adequate presentation and
synthesis of issues and applications and/or understanding of key principles and evidence of referencing and structure, grammar, spelling
material empirical results, where concepts only reading bibliography and citation
applicable
Fail 31 – 44 Limited evaluation and Limited applications and/or Limited and/or superficial knowledge Minimal Inadequate Poor presentation and
synthesis of issues and empirical results, where of key principles and concepts evidence of referencing and structure, grammar, spelling
material applicable reading bibliography and citation
Fail 0 – 30 Little or no evaluation and Little or no evidence of Virtually devoid of any evidence of Little or no Inadequate Inadequate presentation,
synthesis of issues and relevant application and/or knowledge and understanding evidence of referencing and structure, grammar, spelling
material empirical results reading bibliography and citation