Unit Name: STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Unit Number: 10
Credit: 10


Mode of submission: LIVECAMPUS


Aim
This unit provides the learner with an understanding of how the effective strategic
management of human resources supports the achievement of organisational purposes and
provides the skills to apply this understanding in an organisational context
Summary of Learning Outcomes
To achieve a pass learners must demonstrate the ability to deal with each of the following
outcomes and present these in report form scripts will be checked against each of these:
1 Understand how the strategic management of human resources contributes to the achievement of
organisational objectives
2 Be able to develop human resource plans for an organisation
3 Understand human resources policy requirements in an organisation
4 Be able to examine human resources management in an organisation
Scenario:

Tesco is one of the worlds leading retailers with over 2100 supermarkets, in Europe, US and
South East Asia. The group has interests in grocery, non-food items, financial services and
telecommunications. It is committed to reducing prices for customers and offering the best
value. It seeks to help customers spend less.
Tesco has been particularly successful because of its powerful brand. It has a reputation for
value, low prices and for being customer focused. Its brand equity and associations have
helped the company to expand into new sectors and markets. Tesco has also been strong in
public relations, advertising and building profile in catchment areas on a local level.
Aggressive overseas expansion has helped to keep profits high. The organisation has
expanded into Eastern Europe, emerging nations such as China and South Korea and even the
US, through mid market supermarkets known as, fresh and easy. Its strategy of being
close to the customer has been assisted in the UK specifically, when Tesco developed
different formats for shopping (convenience, metro, express, superstores). It has been the
best retailer for format delivery and obtaining some of the best retail positions.
Intense competitive rivalry within the UK retail market is forcing retailers to look at cost
savings and ways that they can differentiate from competitors. Intense competition between
the large retailers has led to price wars with Asda and Tesco and low price competitor -
Lidlreducing margins for the industry as a whole.Tesco has looked to increasing efficiency
and effectiveness.
It is argued that in all these, the organisations require new skills to survive; the new thinking
is based on complexity and emphasis on people. Thus, Tesco have strategically integrated HR
into their overall plans. Managers utilise aspects of HR in their decision making. This has
shown high commitment to HR, attempting to gain acceptance from all employees, and
offering to all employees basic and extended training (Beardwel, 2004). The big picture of
Tescos strategic direction is discussed with all employees. This helps the individual
employee to understand their role and importance within the organisation. Therefore, they
place a high value on their human resources.There is an increased need for a higher value to
be placed on employees, and therefore get the best performance from the employees. At
Tesco, treating people the way you like to be treated is a core value that the organisation
chose to live by and drive the business.
In view of the above, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to
TESCO.


Task1
1.1 Explain in critical terms the importance of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) in
an organisation with special reference to Tesco using different theoretical perspectives.

1.2 Do an assessment of the purpose of SHRM activities in the organisation on the need for the HRs
to create real value.

1.3 Critically evaluate the contributions of SHRM to the achievement of Tescos organisational
objectives over the years.


Task 2
2.1 As an HR director of Tesco, considering the growth and business expansion that the organisation
is experiencing nationally and internationally, do critical analyses of the various business factors that
determine or shapes Human Resource Planning of the firm.
2.2 Assess the human resource requirements of Tesco with reference to the present turbulent
economic conditions under which business operates.
2.3 Do an in-depth investigation on the management of human assets at Tesco, based on your
findings develop an objective Human Resource Plan for the leading supermarket in the UK.
2.4 Evaluate how Human Resources plan can contribute to the achievement of Tescos overall
strategic objectives.

Task 3
3.1 What roles, if any does HRM policies play in an organisation with particular reference to
TESCO?
3.2 Attempt critical analyses of the impact of various regulatory requirements on human resource
policies at Tesco.
Task 4
4.1 Discuss the influence of organisational structure has on Tescos management of human
resources.
4.2 Assume you are an HR consultant, do a concise and analytical report on the effects of Tescos
organisational structures and culture on the management of its human capital/resources.
4.3 Drawing from your knowledge of the module, examine critically how the effectiveness of HRM
is monitored in Tesco drawing from your knowledge of the module.
4.4 Based on your understanding of Tesco, make an objective and justified recommendations on how
Human Resource Management in the organisation can be generally and effectively improved.

REQUIRED:
With reference to the background of the case study, you are required to answer the above tasks with
reference to Tesco. Your answer must be based on the researched material in the case study but you
are also expected to bring into your answer other relevant information from published sources and
from your own experience. Your discussion should be analytical and critical based on relevant
referenced sources. You should also ensure that your answer includes appropriate Strategic Human
Resource Management theoretical frameworks. The Harvard style of referencing is required.
Please see useful uploaded material on the live cam Include a front sheet that contains your full
name, student number, course title, module name and exact word count. Note that penalties will be
applied for assignments exceeding the word limit by more than 10%.
















TasksMarking and Grading:

Pass Assessment Criteria
To achieve PASS grade the student must meet all the learning outcomes mentioned
below:


Outcomes
Criteria
1 Understand how the strategic management of
human resources contributes to the
achievement of organisational objectives
1.1 explain the importance of strategic human
resource management in organisations
1.2 assess the purpose of strategic human
resource management activities in an
organisation
1.3 evaluate the contribution of strategic human
resource management to the achievement of an
organisations objectives
2 Be able to develop human resource plans for
an organisation 2.1 analyse the business factors that underpin
human resource planning in an organisation
2.2 assess the human resource requirements in a
given situation
2.3 develop a human resources plan for an
organisation
2.4 critically evaluate how a human resources
plan can contribute to meeting an organisations
objectives
3 Understand human resources policy
requirements in an organisation
3.1 explain the purpose of human resource
management policies in organisations
3.2 analyse the impact of regulatory
requirements on human resource policies in an
organisation
4 Be able to examine human resources
management in an organisation
4.1 analyse the impact of an organisational
structure on the management of human
resources
4.2 analyse the impact of an organisational
culture on the management of human resources
4.3 examine how the effectiveness of human
resources management is monitored in an
organisation
4.4 make justified recommendations to improve
the effectiveness of human resources
management in an organisation


Merit Assessment Criteria
Identify and demonstrates understanding of relevant concepts, approaches and theoretical
frameworks
Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques with justification
Information gathered and usedis valid, relevant and of higher level quality.
Present and communicate appropriate findings by using appropriate structure
knowledge and evidence is applied to the case study organisation in an appropriate way
that demonstrates understanding of the company and its context.

Distinction Assessment Criteria
Shows capacity for objective review and critical evaluation.
Uses information and underpinning knowledge to provide a balanced critique of relative
strengths and weaknesses and to justify choices and decisions.
Develops coherent and justified arguments and conclusions.
Clear and logical structure and presentation, containing appropriate standard of Harvard
referencing.

Submission Guidelines:
Your submission should be in a report format.3,500(+/- 10%) words
Excellent Formatting:
Preferred writing styles Arial, Verdana, and Times New Roman
Line spacing 1.5, Font Size 12
Consistency in Heading Scheme, bullets and numbering
Consistency in top, bottom and left, right margins
Alphabetical Harvard referencing and bibliography

Report Structure
Cover
Title Page
Contents page.
Acknowledgement (optional)
Abstract/Executive Summary
Main Body (Tasks)
Conclusion.
References (including weblioreferencing)
Bibliography (including webliography)
Appendices

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