Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines
Trimester T1 2019
Unit Code HC2101
Unit Title Performance Management HR
Assessment Type Group
Assessment Title Group report and presentation
Purpose of the
assessment (with ULO Mapping) Students able to:
1. Understand different methods and levels of measuring performance in organisations
2. Match people to job requirements – understanding job demands, situational factors and successful recruitment
3. Plan future HR needs taking into account new trends and changes in labour force demographics
5. Comply with relevant legal requirements
6. Demonstrate the capacity to express ideas, concepts and arguments in a logical and coherent written form conforming to relevant standards of academic writing.
7. Develop team skills
Weight 35 % of the total assessments
Total Marks 25% for Group Report + 10% for Group Presentation
Word limit Not more than 2,500 words
Due Date a. Report: Friday 5PM (week 10)
b. Presentation: Held in class in between week 8-11 (During tutorial)
Submission Guidelines · All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page.
· The assignment must be in MS Word format, no spacing, 12-pt Arial font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings and page numbers.
· Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Harvard referencing style.

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Assignment 2 Specifications
Topic:
Workplaces today are undergoing dramatic changes and the future presents many challenges and opportunities for both HRM and employees.
Technological change, particularly the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and new generation robotics, are said to represent a “third wave” of economic development that will displace current jobs and current employment patterns and will fundamentally impact upon the very fabric of society itself.
Task:
1. Broadly discuss these trends and also discuss their impact at the societal level in 40 to 50 years’ time. Will society
be better or worse overall for most people? 500 words
2. Select 3 occupations from the following list:
Taxi Driver Pilot Scientist
Hairdresser Train Driver Recruiter
Teacher Nurse Construction worker
University Lecturer Hotel Manager Data Analyst
Child Care Worker Food& Beverage Attendant Meteorologist
Doctor/Specialist/GP Chef/Cook (Qualified) Accountant
a. Present data on the current demographics for these occupations in Australia as well as the changes in that group over the last 40 years. You must establish the size and composition of that occupational category going back to 1970 and analyse trends.
b. Predict the future situation for your chosen occupations in 2060. Consider the major decline, no change or major improvement and indicate which is most likely and justify (500 words for each occupation, separate headings for each)
3. Finally, in your conclusion please discuss (500 words)
a) What are the implications for employees today (i.e. different way of working, new skills etc.)?
b) What are the implications for leaders and managers?
Format
Your report should be structured as follows:
1. Introduction – AI and robotics (500 words)
This states the purpose and structure of the paper, and identifies the main theme or proposition(s) that you are trying to prove. It tells the reader what to expect.
2. Body - Choose 3 occupations and demonstrate changes over the last 40 years (500 words each)
' In the body of the paper you are trying to build a logical argument that supports the main theme or proposition. The body needs to be consistent with what you have said you are going to do in the introduction. 2. Each paragraph should have a topic sentence, and the points you are making should reflect that topic.
' Use a Human Resources Management (HRM) theory and examples to explain your argument. Remember that you are trying to present a logical, cohesive and clear analysis of the key issues that you have identified, and to use HC2101 Performance Management for HR – Group Assignment V01

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these to support your proposition or theme in a systematic way.
' You only have 2500 words therefore you will need to be succinct and persuasive in presenting your argument.
3. Conclusion and recommendations (500 words)
' A conclusion is not just a list of the key points you have made. You need to draw together your key points to demonstrate that you have supported your theme or proven your proposition(s).
' The conclusion needs to be consistent with both the introduction and the body of the report.
4. Reference List
At a higher education level, you are expected to research widely and build your knowledge from the expertise of others. Thus it is important for you to reference all your sources to:
· To allow you or someone else to find the source of your information
· To avoid plagiarism by acknowledging that you’ve used the ideas and work of others
· To strengthen your arguments and add credibility by referring to expert ideas
The reference list used within the Institute is the Harvard Referencing style. Please click the following link for further information:
http://uow.libguides.com/refcite/uowharvard
Marking criteria
HC2101 Report Marking Rubric (Group)
4 3 2 1 Mark
Format and
Organization All required sections are included,
and each is effectively organized.
No formatting errors exist. All required sections are included
but one may need to be organized
better. No formatting errors exist. All required sections are included but
one or two are poorly organized. One
formatting error exists. Sections are poorly organized and some are missing. A few formatting errors exist.
Symptoms Symptoms are clearly identified and
clustered, with each cluster of
symptoms pointing toward an
underlying problem. Identification of symptoms is
good, sufficient, and clearly
articulated Sufficient symptoms are identified;
understands differences between
symptoms and problems. Insufficient symptoms are identified;
symptoms are confused with problems.
Problem Analysis Each problem is analyzed
thoughtfully and thoroughly. Each problem is analyzed well. At least one problem is analyzed
adequately, but analysis needs more
critical attention. No analysis is offered. Only facts are
repeated without scrutiny.
Evaluation of
Alternatives Pros and cons are provided for
each alternative and each is very
convincing. Pros and cons are provided for
each alternative and are, overall,
generally convincing. Pros and cons are provided for most
alternatives. Most key points are
convincing. Pros and cons are not provided for each alternative. Some are weak.
Recommended
Course of Action Recommendations are directly
responsive to problems and provide
effective, efficient, feasible
recommendations. Responsibilities
for actions are included Recommendations are actionable
and responsive to problems.
They’re effective, efficient, and
feasible. Recommendations are adequate but
need attention regarding who will
implement them, how they’ll be
implemented, and what needs to get
done. Recommendations suggest simple solutions (such as outsourcing or hiring consultants) and are vague, unrealistic, expensive, too complex, or not related to
problems.
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Grammar No grammatical errors exist. Few grammatical errors exist and don’t impede meaning. Some grammatical errors exist but
generally don’t impede meaning. Numerous grammatical errors exist and
impede meaning.
Sources and
referencing Report contains no errors
in documentation
(including citations, signal
phrases, or References).
Student introduces and
analyzes found information in a
professional manner. Minimal documentation
errors exist; student
understands how to use
signal phrases; cite
sources; compile a
References page; and in
general, introduce and
analyse found information. Some documentation
errors exist but student
generally understands
how to use signal phrases;
cite sources; compile a
References page; and in
general, introduce and
analyse found information. Found information is not documented
correctly. Errors exist with signal
phrases, citations, and
References. Found
information is not
introduced or analysed adequately.
Task completion Student has understood
the objective of the task
and completed the
assignment as instructed
and has made extensive
reference to the applicable theory
throughout
and where relevant. Student has understood the objective of the task and mostly completed the assignment as instructed, with some mention of the
applicable theories Student has not fully
understood the objective
of the task and makes
little mention or referral to the
applicable theories Student has
misunderstood the
objective of the task and
failed to follow
instructions, with no
mention or referral to the applicable
theories
Total /32
Converted to 25% /25

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HC2101 Presentation Marking Rubric (Group)
4 3 2 1 Mark
Visual Appeal There are no errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Information is clear and concise on each slide.
Visually appealing/engaging. There are some errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Too much information on two or more slides.
Significant visual appeal. There are many errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Too much information was contained on many slides.
Minimal effort made to make slides appealing or too much going on. There are many errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. The slides were difficult to read and too much information had been copied onto them. No visual appeal.
Comprehension Extensive knowledge of topic. Members showed complete understanding of assignment. Accurately answered all questions posed. Most showed a good understanding of topic. All members able to answer most of audience questions. Few members showed good understanding of some parts of topic. Only some members accurately answered questions. Presenters didn’t understand topic. Majority of questions answered by only one member or majority of information incorrect.
Presentation
Skills Regular/constant eye contact, The audience was engaged, and presenters held the audience’s attention.
Appropriate speaking volume & body language. Most members spoke to majority of audience; steady eye contact. The audience was engaged by the presentation.
Majority of presenters spoke at a suitable volume.
Some fidgeting by member(s). Members focused on only part of audience.
Sporadic eye contact by more than one presenter.
The audience was distracted. Speakers could be heard by only half of the audience.
Body language was distracting. Minimal eye contact by more than one member focusing on small part of audience.
The audience was not engaged. Majority of presenters spoke too quickly or quietly making it difficult to understand. Inappropriate/disinterested body language.
Content The presentation was a concise summary of the topic with all questions answered. Comprehensive and complete coverage of information. The presentation was a good summary of the topic.
Most important information covered; little irrelevant info. The presentation was informative but several elements went unanswered. Much of the information irrelevant; coverage of some of major points. The presentation was a brief look at the topic but many questions were left unanswered.
Majority of information irrelevant and significant points left out.
Preparedness/
Participation/
Group Dynamics All presenters knew the information, participated equally, and helped each other as needed.
prepared and rehearsed. Slight domination of one presenter. Members helped each other.
Very well prepared. Significant controlling by some members with one minimally contributing.
Primarily prepared but with some dependence on just reading off slides.
Multiple group members not participating.Extremely Unbalanced presentation or tension resulting from over-helping.
Evident lack of preparation/rehearsal. Dependence on slides.
Total /20
Converted to 10% /10

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