Group 2: Strategic administration of human resources, knowledge and change Assignment A
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When answering the assignment candidates must: • answer only one assignment per unit • show knowledge and understanding of the subject area • use analysis and evaluation in their answers • apply concepts and working practice through the use of relevant contemporary organisational examples.
Group 2: Strategic administration of human resources, knowledge and change Assignment A Task
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2012 IAM
IAM Level 5 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management
Assignment: A
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Group 2: Strategic administration of human resources, knowledge and change Assignment A Task
Instructions for completing your assignment Your assignment must be based on your own working practice or on examples drawn from one or several organisations with which you are familiar. You must show knowledge and understanding of the syllabus for this unit, including the mandatory and recommended reading as well as the IAM study materials. Your assignment must address the learning outcomes, and include analysis and evaluation of the issues and topics you discuss. Task Examine the following scenario with a view to putting forward suggestions on how the company could develop and implement human resource (HR) strategies that could improve the HR function and organisational effectiveness. ABC Systems is a small but growing company within the IT sector. It has experienced growth in an innovative, expanding market. Despite the current difficult economic environment, it is anticipated that the company will continue to expand and it is currently considering establishing a new base in one of the new expanding countries within the EU. The company recognises that it not only needs to expand its market but also needs to