This is an individual research based assignment on a topical strategic HR initiative.

This is an individual research based assignment on a topical strategic HR initiative. A word-processedbriefing paper should be prepared of not more than 3500 words. No more than six sides of A4 should be included as appendices.

This assignment tests the following Learning Outcomes for the module:Delete any that do not apply and ensure that alternative instructions are entered in the box above.

LO2 – Evaluate a range of strategic organisational HRM interventions aiming to create employee engagement and competitive advantage.

LO3 – Critically review and analyse the application of strategic HRM models, theories and approaches in practice

The Assignment Task: (3500 words)
In a report from 2006, Tansley et al wrote:
“Talent management requires HR professionals and their clients to understand how they define talent, who they regard as ‘the talented’ and what their typical background might be. It also requires thinking about whether such recruits should be seen as particularly gifted. Talent can be considered as a complex amalgam of employees’ skills, knowledge, cognitive ability and potential. Employees’ values and work preferences are also of major importance. How these are all identified and measured is a challenging task, and a number of issues arise.” (Tansley et al, 2006 p 2).

They then went on to identify a number of key questions surrounding talent management. Using your organisation – or one with which you are familiar – address at least 4 of their questions and provide a critical discussion and some reasoned response. The questions they asked were:

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Is it possible to develop a profile of what to look for when trying to recruit and select ‘high flyers’ – those with potential to develop into senior management or professional roles?
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Can we understand what motivates high flyers?
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How might they be assessed, then managed?
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What instruments should be used to assess them?
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What learning and development interventions should be used to help them learn and support their development?
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How can we retain these people and also prevent their derailment or non-suitability?
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How can you develop talented individuals without doing so at the expense of developing teams?” (adapted from Tansley et al, 2006)
(NOTE: The article was Tansley C, Harris L, Stewart J and Turner P, Talent Management: Understanding the Dimensions, CIPD, London)
Reflection
Reflection is an important aspect of the learning process. Please submit an individual reflection (at least one side of A4) concerning this assignment, considering the following issues:-
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What are the strengths of this piece of work?
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What are the weaknesses of this piece of work?
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How could this piece of work be improved?

Notes on the assignment
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Discuss your question in the light of relevant academic theories. As a general rule, you should aim to rely on only a small proportion of non-academic, internet sources, (say a maximum of 10% of all sources).
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Correctly reference your academic sources.
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You can use the models presented in lectures but also explore beyond these.
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Use diagrams and models where you think they will support the text. State the source underneath.
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Provide tables to illustrate your points. Say if it is all yours, or from another place, and where.
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Provide a Bucks New University front cover giving your student number.
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Marks will be apportioned as indicated in the question rubric.
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Evidence of further research. Evidence of at least 10+ relevant references which demonstrate that the student has deployed a range of literature sources e.g. books; journals; articles; company documents; internet, web sites etc.
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Theoretical coherence and logic of argument. Students should present a systematic and convincing argument in which there are no obvious gaps, integrate theory and practice into a coherent whole, and make the links between elements clear. Must contain logical and well-thought out conclusions and recommendations which flow from the data presented. Must also provide relevant critical discussion, analysis and evaluation of the key themes and issues covered.
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You should not copy text from other sources without referencing this text as originating from somewhere else. Direct quotes should be limited to three lines and should be put in quotation marks. Important point: the work should be exclusively yours and expressed in your own words.
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