Managing People

Assignment One Workshop

Assignment One: 2,000 - 2,500 word report

Analyse the effective use of human resource planning in providing a competitive advantage for

tourism organisationsOR

Analyse the effective use of human resource development in providing a competitive advantage

for tourism organisations

Worth 50% of Unit mark

Before you start…………• Familiarise yourself with the Level I/5 generic assessment

criteria (available on MyBU FM tab/Tourism/ Assessment)Assessment category

High First (80 - 100%)

First (70 - 79%)

Upper Second (60 - 69%)

Lower Second (50 - 59%)

Third (40 - 49%)

Fail (30 - 39%)

Very weak fail (0 - 29%)

Subject knowledge and understanding

Has developed a very detailed knowledge of the subject relative to the level through extensive reading/research. An excellent conceptual understanding has been demonstrated.

Has developed a detailed knowledge of the subject relative to the level through extensive reading/research. Very good conceptual understanding has been demonstrated.

Has developed a sound understanding of the subject relative to the level, through wider reading/research. Sound conceptual understanding has been demonstrated.

Better understanding than for lower classification, developed through wider reading and/or research. Still dependent on limited range of sources, mainly drawn from class contact.

Has developed sufficient knowledge and understanding of the subject/discipline relative to the level. Reading/research is limited. Knowledge has not been developed to any depth. Difficulties may be encountered with theoretical and conceptual aspects.

Shows an insufficient level of factual and conceptual understanding of the subject as required at this level. Little or no evidence of reading/research beyond a partial reproduction of information gained through class contact.

Little or no evidence of factual and conceptual understanding of the subject, appropriate to this level, or of relevant reading/research.

Intellectual skills - including analysis, evaluation, and critical judgement

Has selected appropriate and effective techniques of evaluation. Has demonstrated an exceptional ability, at this level, to determine relevance and to be selective to support a logical and well-structured argument/reasoning. Work is particularly cogently argued/reasoned using a body of evidence, which is very well selected, collated and presented.

Has analysed a range of information by applying main theories from the subject/discipline. Has selected appropriate techniques of evaluation. Has demonstrated ability to determine relevance and to be selective to support a logical and well-structured argument/reasoning.

Has demonstrated analysis and evaluation of the selected information in support of the argument. Discussion logically developed from sequentially established facts. Assertions well supported.

Application of theory to practice is better and there is evidence of a development of analysis and evaluation of a range of information. Critical skills are being demonstrated but developed only to a basic level.

Has demonstrated only a basic ability to analyse a range of information. A basic attempt to evaluate may be evident, with a tendency towards uncritical acceptance of the data. Unsubstantiated opinions may be evident.

Work is entirely or virtually entirely descriptive, showing little or no evidence of analysis. Student has accepted information uncritically. Unsubstantiated opinions may be common.

No evidence of appropriate analysis. Unsubstantiated opinions.

Assessment category

High First (80 - 100%)

First (70 - 79%)

Upper Second (60 - 69%)

Lower Second (50 - 59%)

Third (40 - 49%)

Fail (30 - 39%)

Very weak fail (0 - 29%)

Subject-specific skills - including applications and problem solving

Has demonstrated an exceptional competence and confidence to apply an appropriate and selective range of information to problems/situations and has formulated/designed appropriate responses to address a given problem. Responses are likely to show considerable innovation and creativity.

Has demonstrated competence and confidence to apply an appropriate and selective range of information to problems/situations and has formulated/designed appropriate responses to resolve a given problem. Responses are likely to show innovation and creativity.

Has demonstrated a sound ability to apply an appropriate and selective range of information to a range of problems/situations and has formulated/designed appropriate responses which may show originality.

Is relatively comfortable in applying knowledge to different situations, but tends to be formulaic and lacks innovative response.

Shows little understanding in applying a range of ideas/information to a given purpose. Appropriate responses may not have been formulated to a given problem.

Little or no evidence of ability to relate theory to practice.

No evidence of ability to relate theory to practice.

Transferable skills - including communication and presentation

Exceptionally well-organised presentation. Arguments are well structured and rigorous. Syntax/ grammar indicate notable maturity for this level.

Arguments are well structured and rigorous. Syntax indicates increasing maturity. Presentation is well structured and shows very little evidence of mistakes.

Has presented a logical structure to an argument. Few mistakes are evident in grammar/syntax and the maturity in the use of the language is appropriate to the level. Presentational style is sound.

Some attempt at structure and organisation but lacks consistency. Presentation style and grammar shows limitations.

Structure weak and/or inconsistent and lacking in sequential development. Mistakes in grammar or syntax. Immature style. Citations and bibliography poorly or inconsistently presented.

Structure is weak or lacking. Material is incoherent. Mistakes in syntax/grammar. Immature style. Other presentational aspects, including citations and bibliography may be incorrect or missing.

Unstructured and/or incoherent. Markedly poor English and /or inappropriate style. Other presentational aspects, including citations and bibliography may be incorrect or missing. May be seriously deficient in quantity.

Also……Familiarise yourself with assignment criteria and weightings

Assessment criteria:

Weighting

Knowledge and analysis of the subject matter, synthesis and use of theoretical perspectives plus evidence of wider background reading of appropriate academic sources, i.e. minimum of 12 academic references including reference to at least 3 peer reviewed journal articles.

30%

Application of concepts and theories to relevant examples within the tourism context. 30%

Structure of assignment including the ability to organise arguments and evidence in a logical manner; addressing the assignment title; appropriate length of assignment.

20%

Presentation and academic writing style, standards of spelling, grammar and punctuation. Correct format. Use of tables and figures (where appropriate)

10%

Referencing: Correct use of BU style Harvard referencing technique. Wide range of academic sources, including relevant of journal articles.

10%

Report Submission

Friday 13th November by 12 noon

• Online Upload • Recommend that you use Turnitin Try-it-out submission

prior to deadline as formative feedback• Recommend PDF submission format – especially for

figures, tables etc• File title – surname student ID title• ONE file only• Online Feedback on Friday 4th December

Report format• Presentation counts – 1.5 line spacing and size 12 font• 2,000- 2,500 words – not including title page, contents page,

figures/tables, reference list, appendices• Figures/tables/plates can be included but make sure they are

presented correctly:– Figure/table/plate number– Title– Source: (reference) underneath

• Do not include figures/tables/plates unless you refer to them in the text

• Good practice no more than 10% direct quotes• Appendices should be limited to no more than 5 pages and be

uploaded as part of the document

Report format• Title Page • Contents Page• Executive Summary (max 250 words)• Introduction (250 words)• Main Text (use suitable subheadings throughout this

section. 1300-1400 words)• Conclusion (250 words)• Recommendations (300-400 words – at least 3 detailed

recommendations)• References: You will need to use the BU style Harvard

method of referencing. Please do not separate books, websites and journals

• Appendices if necessary

Structuring the report to address the title

Introduce your report

• Provide an overview of the report• Definitions of key terms

EFFECTIVE HRP

• Effective HRP and the HRP process

• Evidence of HRP within tourism organisations (positive and negative examples)

• Evaluation and analysis of how effective HRP can create competitive advantage for organisations

EFFECTIVE HRD

• Effective HRD and the HRD process

• Evidence of HRD within tourism organisations (positive and negative examples)

• Evaluation and analysis of how effective HRD can create competitive advantage for organisations

Conclude the report• Summarise key points• How can effective HRP / HRD provide tourism

organisations with a competitive advantage?

Recommendations

• Minimum of three recommendations• How can more tourism organisations be encouraged to

use effective HRP / HRD processes and techniques?• What is required for this to happen?• Are there any barriers to effective HRP / HRD that can be

removed within the tourism industry?• Think about the following:

– Costs– Employee motivation and commitment– Nature/ structure/ culture of industry

References

• BU Harvard referencing technique• Mixture of academic text books, book chapters,

journal articles and industry reports – all sources must be relevant to title!