Evaluate the strategies implemented for positive employee relations, performance management and reward and the H.R performance monitoring techniques used with recommendations for the organisation to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these operations.

1. In your presentation your are required to consider a launch of a new product. You need to perform a marketing plan, using appropriate models and techniques emphasise on; ? The importance of marketing within business plans and strategies ? The processes of market development in a dynamic business environment ? The role of new technologies and information systems used in marketing strategy and planning Organisational Resource Performance Assessment Number: Two Individually Written Report: 50% of the overall module grade Word Count – 3000 words maximum Learning Outcomes Covered: 1,2,3 Assessment Brief Introduction This assessment accounts for 50% of your overall module grade. It is an individually written assignment of about 3,000 words (10% -/+) excluding appendices, to be submitted to LSM on the deadline shown in the student portal with the appropriate cover note according to the guidelines given in the student handbook. Your work is expected to be analytical and evaluative, consolidate on relevant theory and indicate a good level of application abilities. In order to complete this assignment you are required to select an organisation of your choice, and using HR planning and/or development models, critically evaluate the recruitment, retention, training and learning & development strategies within the organisation. Evaluate the strategies implemented for positive employee relations, performance management and reward and the H.R performance monitoring techniques used with recommendations for the organisation to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these operations.

Analyse the environment in which the organisation operates to understand its spatial position at different levels of operation

Programme : MBA Year/Level : Masters (7) Academic Year : 2013/14 Trimester : 2 Module title : Strategic Thinking & Effecting Change Assignment no. : 1 Module code: BUS748 Word guide: 2,500 (± 10%) Percentage Weighting of this assignment for the module: 50% Issue date : Lecturer : Kamran R Second marker : Rajib M Notes for students : 1. Hard copy of assignment should be stapled in the top left corner and submitted to the office. 2. Electronic copy of assignment must be submitted through Turnitin. 3. 10% of marks are awarded for satisfactory use of language and/or good presentation. 4. 5% of marks are awarded for satisfactory referencing and/or presentation of a bibliography where either is 5. required. Note that all referenced work should be obtained from credible sources. 6. Students should ensure that they comply with Glyndwr University’s plagiarism policy. 7. Students should make correct use of the Harvard referencing method. Learning Outcomes Tested in this Assignment : • Understand the fundamentals of the economic environment in which organizations operate and to determine aims and objectives for their organization. • Analyse the environment in which the organisation operates to understand its spatial position at different levels of operation. • To evaluate and select the most appropriate approach so that resources are used efficiently and effectively thereby enhancing the competitive position of the organisation. • Apply the appropriate concepts for strategy implementation and control to a range of business situations. Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes: • Critical thinking and analysis, problem solving, numeracy, self management and research Feedback : Mark (%) Would students please note that achievement of the learning outcomes for this assessment is demonstrated against the assessment criteria shown below (which are not necessarily weighted equally). All marks/grades remain indicative until they have been considered and confirmed by the Assessment Board Assessment Criteria Under 40% 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70%+ 1 i) How aspects of the macro environmental influence competitive structures of markets (Chapter 2 of ES). Identification of dominant management logic. The relevance of past strategic direction to future strategic direction (Chapter 5) 2 ii) internal and external environmental analysis and application of relevant models to explain and analyse the current situation and. How internal competences have both influenced and been affected by the choices of corporate logic. Organisational competences (Chapter 3), stakeholder expectations (Chapter 4) and the evolution of corporate logic (Chapter 7). 3 iii) How these factors affect consideration of strategic choice.

Demonstrate knowledge andunderstanding of physical, social andintellectual development andcharacteristics of students and howthese may affect learning.

1.1.1. Demonstrate knowledge andunderstanding of physical, social andintellectual development andcharacteristics of students and howthese may affect learning.Modules 1-6, lectures andreadingTutorial and onlineactivitiesTasks 2 and 31.2.2 Structure teaching programsusing research and collegial adviceabout how students learn.Modules 1-6, lectures andreadingTutorial and onlineactivitiesTask 31.2.3 Expand understanding of howstudents learn using research andworkplace knowledge.Modules 1-6, lectures andreadingTutorial and onlineactivitiesTasks 2 & 33.1.2 Set explicit, challenging andachievable learning goals for allstudentsModules 1-6, lectures andreadingTutorial and onlineactivitiesTasks 2 & 33.3.2; Select and use relevant teachingstrategies to develop knowledge, skills,problem solving and critical andcreative thinking.Modules 1-6, lectures andreadingTutorial and onlineactivitiesTasks 2 & 36.2.1 Understand the relevant andappropriate sources of professionallearning for teachers.Modules 1-6, lectures andreadingTutorial and onlineactivitiesTask 16.2.3 Plan for professional learning byaccessing and critiquing relevantresearch, engage in high qualitytargeted opportunities to improvepractice

Identify the external factors impacting upon the organisation2. Identify the key forces acting upon the company

This is the first of two components that assesses the overall module. The presentation shouldaddress the tasks mentioned and you should ensure that they demonstrate that they have achievedthe outcomes stated. You should prepare a supporting handout in which you summarise the keypoints of their presentation; you should also present the presentation slides and accompanyingspeaker notes when submitting this assignment.You are advised to develop the slides in a professional manner. Ideally, you should refrain fromincluding a large amount of information within a slide. You are advised to maximise the use of visualdata on slides. You can use the slides to present important information in point form and use thespeaker notes to provide comprehensive information. You should maintain consistency betweenwhat you present and what is contained within the handouts when presenting information duringassessment,Marks will be awarded for the format of the presentation along with the information containedwithin. Ensure that the speaker notes complement the slides as well as make sense without thevisual aid of the slides when presented alone.TasksYour presentation should be based on a company of your choice. In your presentation you should;1. Identify the external factors impacting upon the organisation2. Identify the key forces acting upon the company3. Highlight how the organisation can gain a competitive advantage in respect of the externalfactors and forces4. Identify potential and future challenges for the organisation