7BUS2045 Assignment 1 (Group) 2023/24
Strategic People Management
Module Title: Module Code: 7BUS2045
& Development
Assignment Format & A Group Assignment Assignment
30%
Maximum Word count Powerpoint slides weighting
Time: 23.59 Coursework return
Coursework Submission: Date: Friday 24/11/2023 Date returned to
Within 4 weeks
Method: Canvas students:
Module Leader Paul Smith First marker
Adrian Thornley
Internal Moderator Module Board name HR & S
Simon Roberts
External Examiner Approved ☐ Module Board date
Date:
Module eligible for an
extension on submission YES
date (subject to UPRs)
Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding assessed in this assignment:
Evaluate the main strategic approaches to people management
Determine how the HR function and people professionals can create value and
contribute to organisational success
Evaluate the organisation and structure of the HR function and the role and scope of
contemporary people management activities
Critically evaluate practical and ethical challenges that arise in people management
Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes assessed in this assignment:
Use initiative and independence to identify, interpret and apply relevant theory,
conceptual frameworks and data sources to provide evidence-based arguments
Analyse a range of people management issues and make relevant proposals to address
these, working both individually and collaboratively
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally through discussion, debate and
presentation
Reflect on the complexities and challenges of people management and debate the
merits of different approaches to practice
Transformational Opportunities:
E.g. Use LinkedIn Learning to improve skills
Analyse a range of people management issues and make relevant proposals to address
these, working collaboratively
Feedback /Marking criteria for this Assignment
Performance will be assessed using HBS Grading Criteria (Rubric)
Feedback for improvement will be given in writing via your Canvas module site within 4 weeks of
submission
Lateness Penalty: For each day or part day up to five days after the published deadline, coursework
relating to modules submitted late will have the numeric grade reduced by 10 grade points until or
unless the numeric grade reaches the minimum pass mark (UG 40/PG 50). Where the numeric
grade awarded for the assessment is less than the minimum pass mark no lateness penalty will be
applied. If the coursework is submitted more than 5 days after the published deadline, it will not be
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marked and a grade of zero will be awarded. Please note: Referred coursework submitted after
the published deadline will be awarded a grade of zero (0).”
Extensions: Students do not have an automatic right to an extension. If you require an extension,
this must be requested in advance of the submission deadline. Please give your reason(s) for
needing an extension.
Detailed Brief for Individual / Team Assignment
Assignment Title: PM&D at SciNapse
Description of the assignment, task, content and structure:
Description
A group assignment with a weighting of 30%.
Task
In your group, choose ONE of the following aspects of the Employee Lifecycle:
Talent Acquisition (ie R & S)
Learning & Development
Performance Management and Reward
For your chosen topic, critically evaluate SciNapse’s current approach to this area (see Case Study Part 1).
What are the advantages and disadvantages? Is it optimal, fit for purpose or in need of change?
Develop proposals for any changes/modifications. Support your proposals with reference to relevant
models/theories/literature.
Along with the Powerpoint slides, each group should submit an activity log/team diary which details team
members, number/dates/attendees at team meetings, how activities were shared and what each team
member contributed.
Format
The above should be incorporated into a Powerpoint presentation (up to 15 slides max) which should be
submitted electronically by the due date.
Slides should include:
- A title slide, including names of group members
- Critique of SciNapse’s current approach
- Proposals for changes/modifications, with reference to relevant models/theories.
- You should cite sources and list these at the end. Sources should include at least one text book, one
journal article and one report.
- Activity log/team diary (submit as a separate Word document)
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Any specific instructions:
The HBS Grading Criteria (rubric) will evidence how marks are awarded for individual parts of
the assignment i.e. Presentation and Structure, Intellectual Curiosity and Referencing, Content, Analysis,
Discussion.
Mark scheme:
e.g. Weighting
Presentation and Structure 20
Harvard Referencing
Content and findings 25
Business Application 25
Analysis 30
Total 100
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Academic Integrity, Plagiarism and Essay Mills
You are NOT allowed to copy any information into your assignment without using quotation marks and a
reference – this is ‘plagiarism’ (a type of academic misconduct).
You are NOT allowed to copy from other students (or allow other students to copy from you) – this is
‘collusion’.
You are NOT allowed to copy from your own assignments on other modules – this is ‘self-plagiarism’.
You must NEVER buy assignments from websites (essay mills) – this is called ‘contract cheating’ and it is
now illegal in the UK.
If you commit academic misconduct, your mark will be reduced, and you will face disciplinary action for
repeat offences.
Contact academic-skills@[Link] if you are unsure of the rules or how to avoid academic misconduct, and
you will receive help.
Student Support and Guidance
For further help on module content and assignment details, contact your Module Leader in his or her
drop-in / office hours or by email.
Use the Learning Outcomes and HBS Grading Criteria (Rubric) to help inform you of the expectations of
the assessment.
Use CASE (Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement) website resources: [Link] .
Attend CASE workshops and drop-ins to develop academic skills to meet HBS expectations (see timetable
on CASE website homepage or drop-in to CASE in L064, in the LRC).
Visit the Academic English for Business Programme Site for tips on developing your academic English and
contact hbsacademic-english@[Link] if you have any questions.
For help with Turnitin, look for the “Check your work (Turnitin Originality Report)” practice assignment in
the Assignment section of all of your modules. For help with understanding plagiarism and how to make
changes to your assignment, contact hbsacademic-english@[Link].
Use the Online Library to access quality business information resources:
o Library Search will help you find books, journal articles and more.
o Use the Subject Toolkit for Business to access to industry standard databases.
o Use Library SkillUP for guidance for searching and referencing.
o Get help: use SkilIUP module chat, visit the Study Success Hub, or book an 1:1 with a librarian.
The relevant HBS Grading Criteria (Rubric) for your assignment should be added as a table immediately below the
assignment description. If you are unable to find the Grading Criteria (Rubric), please contact your Module Leader.
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