MGF 2661 University of Technology Sydney Weeks 1 to 4 HR Outcomes for Employees Essay
Details of Task:
Your task is, with reference to human resource management (HRM) models, theories and
concepts covered in Weeks 1-4, is to write an essay that provides a critical response to the
following statement.
One of the key challenges faced by HRM in an uncertain environment is how to sustain
both the organisation and its employees. To do this HR must motivate, engage and look
after employees while at the same time ensuring the organisation gains and sustains
competitive advantage. With reference HRM theory, models and concepts explain how
organisations can create sustainable HR outcomes for employees and the organisation.
In preparing your essay response you MUST draw on and use material from the
compulsory readings from Weeks 1-4 (6 readings including the Week 1 RBV video) PLUS
four (4) extra relevant academic articles. If you wish, you can choose 2 of these articles from
the MGF 2661 reading list from weeks 5-12, however we want you to do some independent
research so please find and use two other academic articles from the academic databases
to support your response to the essay question.
The textbook is not counted as an academic reference. However, you may use the textbook
sparingly but please do not over-rely on the text.
The object of the task is to engage with the readings from Weeks 1-4 + some independent
research, hence we expect a minimum of 11 references (7 + 4) and if you use the textbook,
no more than 12 references in your reference list.
Presentation requirements
Your response should be structured as an argumentative essay that critically responds to
the statement and question using evidence from the readings. The essay must conform to
the academic conventions of essay writing. It should include in-text citation of the references used to write the essay and a correctly formatted reference list at the end of the
essay. Please format your document using 12pt font, 1.5 spacing and normal margins. Do
not forget to include a title sheet and to number your pages.
See the Monash Library for advice on how to think and write critically
https://www.monash.edu/rlo/research-writing-assign…
See the Monash Library for advice on how to plan, structure and write an essay.
(https://www.monash.edu/rlo/research-writing-assign… assignment-types/writing-an
essay)
Submission requirements
Submit your essay as a Word document through the Moodle submission portal on or before
the due date. The submission portal has been set up with a link to Turnitin and your essay
will go through Turnitin on submission. If the similarity score is above 20% please check the
document for paraphrasing and referencing errors and resubmit the work. You can resubmit
the work to Turnitin multiple times but please note the similarity report take 24 hours after
3 submissions.
Penalties for late lodgement
A penalty of 10% of the mark allocated to this assessment task will be deducted for each day
that the assessment is late. Students should note that a weekend is 2 days and will be
treated as such when penalties are calculated. After 10 days late assignments will be
accepted but will not be given a mark.
Extensions
The C/E can grant extensions for 2-5 days. Longer extensions must be supported by an In
Semester Special Consideration.
(https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/277152/in-semester.pdf)
