Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management

Essay Question
Module: BH 3303
Name: Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
Module Leader: Dr. Gatheca Gathica
This assessment requires you to write a 1500 word essay +/- 10% (Not including references and tables). This will account for 50% of your grade on this module BH3303. Choose ONE question from below for your essay. Use the guidance to help you begin to think about possible directions for the essay, however it is important to retain focus on one or two issues, rather than describing multiple issues.
It is very important for you to use examples in the essay. The essay needs to reflect analysis rather than lists of issues. You will need to engage critically, rather than just putting forward a single perspective.
Finally, please refer to the guidance provided in lecture, especially in lectures 7, 9 and 11.
1. Critically evaluate the impact of new technology in modern corporate workplaces and the role of human resource management.
Students may wish to consider the following when writing the essay:
a) Recent developments in the new technology in a range of fields
b) The impact on job and role performance
c) The emergence of knowledge workers
d) Issues of control and surveillance
2. Effective organisational career management is that which meets the needs of both employers and employee. Critically evaluate this statement with reference to relevant theory.
Students may wish to consider the following when writing the essay:
a) Organisational career management
b) Possible benefits of effective career management needs for both employers and employees
c) Debates about balancing career management needs in the wider context of employment relationship and psychological contract.
d) The issue of skill and educational level required for the job and the importance attached to career management by the employer.
3. Critically review the relationship between the state and the multinational corporation. Illustrate your answer with an example of HR policy that reflects such relationship.
Students may wish to consider the following when writing the essay:
a) The deals especially with respect to infrastructure that state and multinational corporations make
b) The government policies related to employment that illustrates the symbiotic relationship between the state and MNC
c) Labour training to fill the requirements for employment
d) The Global division of labour