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Overview
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This assignment involves preparing 4,000 words Case Study Report on your understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM). You are required to use theories, concepts and contemporary practices to support your argument. You are required to use examples from the case study organisation (Ryanair Holdings plc.), further research and the tourism industry where necessary to demonstrate clear understanding of the theories, concepts and contemporary practices of HRM and why they are important for organisational performance.
The report must be submitted in Microsoft word format. You must include appropriate in- text citations and references according to CCCU Harvard referencing style.
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Assignment task/s to be completed
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WHAT YOU ARE BEING ASKED TO DO?
You are basically required to read the case study (Ryanair Holdings plc), consider the points and questions below and then write a report of 4,000 words (this can be over or under by 10%,i.e.,400words)inrelationtoyouranalysisofthecaseorganisation:
1. Explore the HRM functions in the case study organisation (Ryanair Holdings plc) andthedifferentapproachesto understanding HRM.
2. Examine how the Human Resources (HR) department can effectively manage employee resourcing (employee recruitment, selection processes and induction as well as the practical application of these practices).
3. Review employee development strategies that could be used to enhance HR andoverallbusinessperformance.
4. Include examples of industry practices from different organisations that could enable Ryan air to manage the current HR issues confronting its operations.
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Additional Information required to support completing the tasks above
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i. The Assignment Brief should be used in conjunction with the Assignment Guide as its purpose is to provide guidance as to how best to respond to the requirements of the assignment. Both documents give an indication of what the marker will be looking for in the piece of work.
ii. The task requirement is a report not an essay or reflective journal. You must therefore ensure that your structure, outline, content, style and presentation accord with academic writing conventions for a report.
iii. Headers, bullet points, pictures and graphs, bold or italics fonts should be used where appropriate in the report. Table of contents is also required.
iv. Ensure appropriate formatting. For example, you should use 12-point font size, 1.5 line spacing and distribute your text evenly between margins.
v. You must use the correct Canterbury Harvard Referencing conventions for your in- text citations and reference list. Please refer to the Canterbury Harvard Referencing Guide.
vi. You must research, read, apply and reference the core and recommended resources for the module as well as additional academic resources.
vii. Make sure you proofread and edit your work prior to final submission to avoid grammar, spelling, punctuation, and in-text citation mistakes as well as to ensure that you have covered everything.
viii. You must use a minimum of 20 sources including textbooks, journals and other academic/credible published and web sources.
ix. Do not use Wikipedia, unverifiable blogs or any software to generate answers.
x. Marking criteria is available in Moodle.
xi. Make sure you adhere to the required word count of the case study report (4,000) +/- 10%, as 10 marks will be deducted from your total grade, if you exceed the required word count (i.e., if you exceed 4400 words) and your grade will be capped at 40%, if you write below the required wordcount (i.e., if you write below 3600 words) and the marker cannot identify if the learning outcomes have been met.
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