6N3750 Assignment: HR Management: Planning, Grievance Handling, Recruitment, and Problem-Solving Strategies

Step 1: Human Resource Planning (LO 3)

Task:

• Explain why HR planning is important for an organization.

Focus Areas:

• HR Planning Process – How companies forecast workforce needs.
• Managing Labour Shortages – Hiring, training, and promoting employees to fill gaps.
• Managing Labour Surpluses – Reducing extra staff through transfers, layoffs, or early retirements.

Output:

• A clear summary with real-world or hypothetical examples.

Step 2: Grievance and Discipline Handling (LO 6 & LO 12)

Task:

• Research how companies handle employee complaints and disciplinary actions.

Focus Areas:

• Why These Procedures Matter – Keeping a fair and professional workplace.
• Strategies for Handling Issues – Steps to resolve employee complaints or misconduct.
• Examples – Use real or imaginary cases to show how these processes work.

Output:

• A step-by-step guide on how to handle workplace grievances and discipline while following the law.

Step 3: Recruitment and Selection (LO 8 & LO 9)

Task:

• Design a hiring process for a specific job.

Focus Areas:

• Why These Procedures Matter – Keeping a fair and professional workplace.
• Strategies for Handling Issues – Steps to resolve employee complaints or misconduct.
• Examples – Use real or imaginary cases to show how these processes work.

Output:

• A step-by-step guide on how to handle workplace grievances and discipline while following the law.

Step 3: Recruitment and Selection (LO 8 & LO 9)

Task:

• Design a hiring process for a specific job.

Focus Areas:

• Create Recruitment Documents:
  • Job Specification – What the job requires (tasks, duties).
  • Person Specification – Skills and qualities needed.
  • Interview Marking Sheet – Criteria for scoring candidates.
• Develop an Interview Strategy:
  • Plan the structure (introduction, main questions, closing).
  • Describe the interview setting (quiet, professional, accessible).
  • Choose and prepare effective questions (behavioral, situational).
• Legal Compliance: Ensure the process follows employment laws.

Output:

• Complete hiring documents + an explanation of your interview plan.

Step 4: HR Problem-Solving (LO 13)

Task:

• Solve an HR-related workplace issue (e.g., conflict, hiring problems).

Focus Areas:

• Analyze the Issue – Use HR theories to explain the problem.
• Propose a Solution – Clear, practical steps to fix the issue.
• Justify Your Approach – Use examples or case studies to support your ideas.

Output:

• A structured solution combining HR theories and real-world applications.

Final Report or Presentation Should Include:

• HR Planning – How companies manage workforce needs.
• Grievance & Discipline – Handling policies and best practices.
• Recruitment & Selection – Job description, interview plan, and hiring process.
• HR Problem-Solving – A workplace challenge with a proposed solution.