Assessment Task Due Date
Assessment2:
Development and discussion on HRIS
Theory Word length: 1500 words
The word count of 1500 excludes the reference section and the Appendices of the project.
This assignment is an individual-based Assignments
Total Allocated marks: 30%
Aim
This assignment is designed to test the students on their ability to:
• Reflect critically on current management theories and practice.
• Identify the diverse HR functions that may incorporate an HRIS and explain how these functions would utilise HRIS with reference to a specific job/ category of jobs in an organisation.
• Analyse and critique the theoretical and applied approaches to HRIS in workplace practice.
• Analyse and critique the process of developing and effectively utilising HRIS in modern organisations.
Assignment Requirement
You are required to prepare a report which critically analyses how technology (specifically HRIS) is being utilised in two (2) HR functions in an organization and apply that to the organization of your choice that you are analyzing for this assignment.
In preparing your work, you need make certain the following directives are adhered to;
1) The organisation of choice needs to be a real company with operations in Australia and/or overseas.
2) Your paper will need to identify how technology is currently being utilised in your chosen HR functions, how it may be used in the future, and apply your findings to the organisation of your choice.
3) The two HR functions you choose to analyse can be amongst functions such as; recruitment, selection, induction, training, career planning, industrial relations, occupational health and safety, etc.
4) It is recommended that you select a specific job and/or job classification within your choice organisation and apply points 1, 2 and 3 to that specific job and/or job classification. For e.g. If your choice organisation is QANTAS, it is recommended to look at Flight Engineers as a specific job within the choice organisation and analyse the effects of HRIS on 2 HR functions related to Flight Engineers.
Submission Guidelines for the Assignment
The Submission of the soft format of the assignment to TURNITIN and the Printed format of the
Assignment to the assignment mailbox should be by 22nd August 2015 at 9:00am
A piece of assessment submitted after the due date prior approval will be subject to a penalty. The penalty will be 5% of the assessment mark per day up to a maximum of 5 working days after the due date. Work submitted after 5 working days limit will be returned un-assessed.
Grading Criteria and Feedback
The 4 elements that you need to consider when writing this project are;
I) Knowledge (35%)
• Identification of relevant theories, concepts and arguments relevant to the question.
• Comprehension and analysis of the academic literature relevant to the topic.
• Appropriate use of terms and definitions, theories and examples.
• Research is summarised and integrated in a cohesive, clear manner.
• A high degree of critical analysis and discussion is presented.
II) Argumentation (35%)
• Discussion flows logically and coherently.
• Arguments and discussion are persuasive.
• Examples used are valid, relevant, and provide effective support.
III) References and Citations (10%)
• Inclusion of at least 6 academic references not provided in class (i.e., peer-reviewed, journal articles).
IV) Presentation and Structure (20%)
• Introduction is clear and outlines the context of the essay.
• Body addresses key issues outlined in the introduction.
• Conclusion provides a summary of key issues and answers the question.
• Logical connections made between the ideas presented.
• Sequence and structure of ideas presented are fluent and coherent.