{"id":19713,"date":"2024-04-06T02:50:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T02:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/a-critical-evaluation-of-the-models-concepts-and-contemporary-practices-of-human-resource-management-and-why-they-are-essential-for-21st-century-tourism-organisations\/"},"modified":"2024-04-06T02:50:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T02:50:08","slug":"a-critical-evaluation-of-the-models-concepts-and-contemporary-practices-of-human-resource-management-and-why-they-are-essential-for-21st-century-tourism-organisations","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/a-critical-evaluation-of-the-models-concepts-and-contemporary-practices-of-human-resource-management-and-why-they-are-essential-for-21st-century-tourism-organisations\/","title":{"rendered":"A critical evaluation of the models, concepts, and contemporary practices of Human Resource Management and why they are essential for 21st century tourism organisations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b style=\"\"><i style=\"\"><u>Essay title:<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div>&nbsp;A critical evaluation of the models, concepts, and contemporary practices of Human<br \/>\nResource Management and why they are essential for 21st century tourism organisations.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"background-color: var(--color-6); color: var(--color-1); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>The essay must:&nbsp;<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div>1. Explore the HRM function in organisations and the different approaches to understanding HRM.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>2. Examine how a Human Resources (HR) department can manage employee resourcing (employee<br \/>\nrecruitment and selection processes and the practical application of these practices).&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>3. Review employee development strategies and the overall impact of HRM on organisational<br \/>\nperformance.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>4. Include examples of industry practice from different organisations.<span style=\"background-color: var(--color-6); color: var(--color-1); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>Description of the task:&nbsp;<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div>The guidance below sets out the requirements of the task and a suggested structure for the essay. This<br \/>\nessay requires you to include all the following:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><u><i>Introduction (300 words)&nbsp;<\/i><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u>A suggested format would be to create an introduction which defines HRM,<br \/>\ninclude a brief discussion of its history and outline the aim of the essay, which briefly describes what you<br \/>\nwill cover in the essay.<\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>First section (400 words)&nbsp;<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><u>should critically discuss HRM functions in organisations. What are the<br \/>\nfunctions of HRM in organisations? What role do HR practitioners play in organisations? How is HR role<br \/>\nevolving in contemporary organisations? In addition to research evidence, students are also expected to<br \/>\napply relevant concepts and practical examples from tourism industry to support the discussion.<br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>Second section (400 words)&nbsp;<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><u>Should critically analyse the link between HRM and businesses<br \/>\nperformance. Critically analyse the link between HRM functions and businesses\/organisations<br \/>\nperformance in the 21st century. In addition to research evidence, students are also expected to apply<br \/>\nrelevant concepts and practical examples from the tourism industry to support the discussion.<br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>Third section (400 words)&nbsp;<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><u>Should critically explain the different approaches to understanding HRM.<br \/>\nExplain the various models, theories, approaches, and frameworks of HRM. Here you are expected to<br \/>\nexplain models\/approaches such as Harvard and Michigan Model, Soft and Hard Approaches, Best<br \/>\nPractice and Best Fit Approaches, Strategic Human Resources Management, etc. In addition to research<br \/>\nevidence, students are also expected to apply relevant models and concepts as well as practical examples<br \/>\nfrom the tourism industry to support the discussion.<br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>Fourth section (400 words)<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><u>Should critically describe how HRM function can manage employee<br \/>\nrecruitment. To provide the discussion, you should: Define recruitment, describe the recruitment process,<br \/>\ndiscuss different types of recruitment methods, and their advantages and disadvantages. In addition to<br \/>\nresearch evidence and statistical data, students are also expected to apply relevant examples from within<br \/>\nthe tourism industry to support the discussion.<br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>Fifth section (500 words)<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><u>Should critically explain how HRM function can manage employee<br \/>\nselection and induction. To provide the discussion, you should: Define selection in employee resourcing,<br \/>\nexplain the selection process, discuss different types of selection methods, explain staff induction and why<br \/>\nit is important. In addition to research evidence and statistical data, students are also expected to apply<br \/>\nrelevant examples from within the tourism industry to support the discussion.<br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>Sixth section (400 words)<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><u>Should critically discuss (any three of the HRM practices) human<br \/>\nresource planning, performance management, talent management, career management and<br \/>\nemployee engagement. To provide the discussion, you should: Explain the concept of human resource<br \/>\nplanning and its importance, explain the concept of performance management and its components, explain<br \/>\nthe concept of talent management and its different approaches (the focus here should be inclusive and<br \/>\nexclusive approaches to talent management), describe career management and its importance to<br \/>\norganisation performance, explain employee engagement and the characteristics of an engaged employee.<br \/>\nIn addition to research evidence, students are also expected to briefly apply relevant examples from within<br \/>\nthe tourism industry to support the discussion.<br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>Seventh section (500 words)<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><u>Should critically evaluate the concept of learning, e-learning,<br \/>\nknowledge management, staff retention and their importance to organisational performance. To<br \/>\nprovide the discussion, you should: Define learning and briefly evaluate different types of learning, define<br \/>\ne-learning and its advantages and disadvantages, examine knowledge management and its benefits, and<br \/>\ndiscuss staff retention and the various approaches to retaining staff. In addition to research evidence,&nbsp;students are also expected to briefly apply relevant examples from within the tourism industry to support<br \/>\nthe evaluation.<br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>Eight section (400 words)<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><u>Should critically explore employee relations, employment relationship,<br \/>\nbasic principles of employment law, employee rights at work and why they should be appropriately<br \/>\nmanaged by organisations. In addition to research evidence, students are also expected to apply relevant<br \/>\nconcepts and examples from within the tourism industry to support the discussion.<br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><b><i><br \/><\/i><\/b><\/u><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>Conclusion (300 words)<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><u>Summarise your findings, reiterating the key points and arguments for the<br \/>\nimportance of HRM for organisational performance in the 21st century.<br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><b><i><u>Note<\/u><\/i><\/b>: In addition to research evidence and statistical data, students are also expected to apply relevant<br \/>\ntheories, concepts and contemporary practice of Human Resource Management in all sections of the<br \/>\nessay. You must cite and reference all information used in the essay, using the Harvard Referencing Guide.<u><br \/><\/u><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Indicative resources:&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Recommended texts<br \/>\nCore:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Wilton, N. (2022) An introduction to human resource management, 5th ed. London: SAGE<br \/>\nPublications.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Bratton, J. and Gold, J. (2017) Human Resource Management \u2013 Theory &amp; Practice. 6th ed.<br \/>\nBasingstoke: Palgrave.<br \/>\nRecommended:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Beardwell, J. and Claydon, T. (2017) Human Resource Management \u2013 A Contemporary<br \/>\nApproach. 8th ed. Harlow: Pearson<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Armstrong, M. and Taylor, S., (2020). Armstrong&#8217;s handbook of human resource management<br \/>\npractice. London: Kogan Page Publishers.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Burke, R.J., (2018). Human resource management in the hospitality and tourism sector. Handbook<br \/>\nof human resource management in the tourism and hospitality industries, pp.3-39.<br \/>\nAcademic journals, articles and other resources<br \/>\n\uf0b7 CIPD (2023) Recruitment: An Introduction [online]. Factsheet. London: CIPD. Available at:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.cipd.org\/en\/knowledge\/factsheets\/recruitment-factsheet\/ Accessed date: 13\/02\/2024)<br \/>\n\uf0b7 CIPD (2022) A Guide to Inclusive Recruitment for Employer [online]. London: CIPD. Available at:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.cipd.org\/uk\/knowledge\/guides\/inclusive-employers\/#what-is-equality-diversity-andinclusion-<br \/>\nedi Accessed date: 13\/02\/2024)<br \/>\n\uf0b7 CIPD (2023) Selection Methods [online]. Factsheet. London: CIPD. Available at:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.cipd.org\/uk\/knowledge\/factsheets\/selection-factsheet\/ Accessed date: 14\/02\/2024)<br \/>\n\uf0b7 CIPD (2023) Employee relations: An introduction [online]. Factsheet. London: CIPD. Available at:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.cipd.org\/uk\/knowledge\/factsheets\/relations-employees-factsheet\/ Accessed date:<br \/>\n15\/02\/2024)<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>!!! PLEASE READ THE DOCUMENTS I HAVE PROVIDED!!!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Essay title: &nbsp;A critical evaluation of the models, concepts, and contemporary practices of Human Resource Management and why they are essential for 21st century tourism organisations. The essay must:&nbsp; 1. Explore the HRM function in organisations and the different approaches to understanding HRM.&nbsp; 2. 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