Leveraging Human Capital And Performance
Leveraging Human Capital And Performance
Attempt only TWO questions out of four
Please read the following instructions carefully:
Guidance for Takeaway Paper: This is a Takeaway Paper, it means you will be writing at home, and therefore have access to a number of resources, such as lecture slides, reading material and online resources. For this reason, we would expect a greater amount of insightful analysis, and critical writing. That means that we are expecting you to show knowledge of strength and weaknesses of theories, and the ability to compare and contrast them. Additionally, we are expecting you to bring examples of how these theories work in practice. We would also value a neat structure of the answers.
Guidance for 10 marks parts: If the candidate lists topics with little or no analysis and explanation of understanding, a maximum of 4 marks may be awarded. If the candidate develops a question with application (examples) 7 marks and above may be awarded.
Guidance for 20 marks parts: If the candidate lists topics with little or no analysis and explanation of understanding, a maximum of 8 marks may be awarded. If the candidate develops a question with application (examples) a mark up to 12 marks may be awarded. Critical writing is required to achieve marks of 13 and above.
Questions are on the following page
Attempt only TWO questions out of four
Question 1
“Focusing too much on employee engagement could present the risks that engagement becomes exploitation” Critically assess this statement, illustrating it with practical examples. Do not forget to focus on: a definition (10 marks), benefits and dark side of engagement (20 marks), comparison of the different views and theories on engagement (20 marks). [Maximum 1,000 words]
Total: 50 marks
Question 2
“Paying higher bonuses will always lead to an improvement in job performance”. Critically assess this statement, illustrating it with practical examples. Do not forget to focus on: definitions (10 marks), explanations about how different kind of motivations work (20 marks), presentation of alternative methods to increase performance (20 marks). [Maximum 1,000 words]
Total: 50 marks
Question 3
“Diversity training is the best method to ensure that organizations become more inclusive”. Critically evaluate this statement. Do not forget to provide the relevant definitions (10 marks); provide a critique of diversity training (20 marks); explain at least two other tools that might be used to increase inclusion in organizations. (20 marks). [Maximum 1,000 words]
Total: 50 marks
Question 4
“The annual appraisal is the most commonly used tool in performance management, but one could argue that the best way to manage performance is by regular one to one meetings between employees and their managers”. Critically assess this statement, considering the limitations of the appraisal process. Do not forget to focus on: a definition (10 marks), pros and cons of the appraisal. (20 marks), comparison of the effectiveness of different forms of appraisal. (20 marks). [Maximum 1,000 words]
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