Strategic Human Resource Management (J/618/1339) Assignment Brief 2026

Strategic Human Resource Management Assignment Brief

Assignment Aim

This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding of how effective strategic human resource management supports the achievement of organisational objectives in different contexts. The learner will also learn the process of analysing external and internal factors that affect an organisation and how the contextual factors are used to develop an effective HR strategy. Consideration is given to the contribution of strategic human resource management to competitive advantage and organisational growth.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Scenario

You are recently appointed as a Human Resources Manager of a successful UK business. You should ideally choose one from the following businesses to base your research on.

• Dyson
• Clarks
• Monsoon
• Poundland
• House of Fraser
• An organisation of your choice, approved by your tutor

In the last 12 months, the company’s turnover has declined with a staff increase of 20%. The company has also expanded within the UK. Due to the challenging rapid growth the employee turnover is on rise.

As the Human Resources Manager your immediate job is to restructure and redesign the HR department serving the best interest of the company and the employees and meeting legal requirements.

You are required to prepare a management briefing for the Board of Directors.

Task 1 Management Briefing

Instructions

Your briefing will be in a report format and will consist of the following two parts:

Part A (LO1, AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)

1. Critically examine the nature and importance of strategic human resource management in organisations.
2. Assess the role and purpose of strategic human resource management activities in your chosen organisation.
3. Evaluate how strategic human resource management is related to other functional areas of your chosen organisation.
   Analyse the business factors that should be considered in human resource planning.
4. Determine human resource requirements in different organisational contexts.
5. Develop a human resource plan for your chosen organisation.

Part B (LO3, AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 LO4, AC 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)

1. Apply a range of tools for analysing the organisational environment.
2. Critically evaluate how contemporary issues in the external business environment impact organisations and the management of Human Resources.
3. Critically evaluate legal and regulatory frameworks that impact on Human Resource strategy.
4. Analyse the impact of organisational strategy, structure and culture on HR strategy and the management of human resources.
5. Plan an effective HR strategy for your chosen organisation.
6. Critically monitor the effectiveness of human resources management activities in your chosen organisation.

Delivery:

• 1x Report

Submission:

• 1x Report – 4500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices

Referencing:

• Each section must reflect any supporting Harvard style citations.
• A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.

Evidence to be submitted:

• Report – 4500 words

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