ACADEMIC FACULTY/ DEPARTMENT

Human Resource Development – HRM7505-B

COURSEWORRK ASSESSMENT

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Provisional – Draft Assignment Question subject to external examiner’s approval

COURSEWORRK BRIEF
This is an individual coursework (70% of the total mark) assessment. Word count: 2500

Please, answer the question

Word count: 2500 Words +10% margin

Assessment Question

Question 1: HRD, Capacity Building, and Performance Management

Critically evaluate the role of Human Resource Development (HRD) and capacity building in
enhancing both individual and organizational performance. Using relevant HRD theories and
frameworks, discuss how strategic HRD initiatives can address skill gaps, foster employee
engagement, and support capacity building in a global organization. Propose practical
recommendations and support your arguments with examples and case studies.

The word count for this assignment is 2500 words with a +10% margin.

Word Count Penalties

The following penalties will be applied, if submissions go beyond 2500 words :

+10% - no penalty
>10% - 20% = 5% penalty
>20% - 30% = 10% penalty
>30% - 40% = 15% penalty
>40% - 50% = 20% penalty
>50% = maximum mark of 50%

Determining the word count : The permissible word count will primarily originate from
content pages (i.e. the main body of the assignment and exclude title pages/cover sheet,
appendices, bibliographies, reference lists, diagrams/graphs/images/tables.

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You must include the appropriate word count on the front cover of your
assignment.

Presentation style
1. This assignment must follow at least basic university presentation guidelines. Use at
least 1.5 line spacing, size 12 and Ariel font.
2. This assessment is NOT a report and therefore does NOT require an Executive
Summary, nor a Contents/Index page.
3. It is advised that students avail of the services of Turnitin prior to final submission, to
check for similarity and any potential plagiarism issues.
4. It is advised that students avail of the services of Studiosity prior to final submission.
5. All assignments must display the final word count, on the cover page (excluding all
references /bibliography lists, appendices).

1. Assessment

This question is principally based upon learning from week 1 to Week 11, although it
also draws upon learning from across the whole HRM7505-B module

 To obtain a Distinction grade (70 - 100 %) students must present

clear/fundamental answer to the question. Demonstrating their essential
understanding of the nature of topic selected.

To do so, students should:

 Excellent and coherent structure, thoughts and ideas clearly expressed, and fluent
academic writing.
 Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the relevant theories
 Demonstrate critical analysis and coverage of the relevant issues
 Evaluate the issues raised
 Synchronise both theory and practice
 Demonstrate methodological understanding for the research paper
 Provide critical example/s to support your main argument/s

 To obtain a Merit grade (60 - 69 %) students must present clear/fundamental

answer to the question. Demonstrating their essential understanding of the nature
of the topic selected;

To do so, students should:

 Very good, careful and logical structure with good spelling, grammar, and
academic writing style
 Very clear and appropriate demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the
relevant theory and research to address the topic

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  Obvious and subtle issues dealt with very good application of theory
 Good evaluation, critical judgement and problem solving
 Provide some good examples to support your main argument/s

 To obtain a Pass grade (40 - 59%) students must present satisfactory answer to
the question. Demonstrating a satisfactory understanding of the nature of the topic
selected.

To do so, students should;

 Satisfactory presentation and structure with a reasonable degree of coherence and

structure. Reasonable spelling and grammar. Some attempt at academic style.
 Reasonable demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the literature with
some consistency to academic reference
 Identifies obvious issues only, good application of theory.
 Reasonable evaluation, critical judgment and problem solving.

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Individual Analysis (100%): Level 7 Qualitative Grading Criteria

Presentation, Grammar
% Knowledge & Referencing &
Content Application of Theory Evidence of Reading & Spelling
Range Understanding Bibliography

Critical insightful evaluation Extensive evidence of

Exceptional knowledge &
& synthesis of complex high advanced applications &/or Outstanding, well-directed
conceptual understanding of
level of originality & empirical results, where Extensive evidence of Outstanding presentation, logically &
With complex &/or specialised
70 – 100 reflection. Demonstrates the applicable, informed integrating referencing & coherently structured, using
distinction principles & concepts & the
ability to pursue research at extensively by current supplementary sources bibliography correct grammar, spelling &
development & advancement of
Doctoral level research & practice in the citation.
ideas & practice
area

Critical evaluation &

Clear evidence of relevant Wide knowledge & depth of
synthesis of complex issues
Pass applications &/or empirical understanding of complex &/or Evidence of extensive Comprehensive Excellent presentation,
& material which includes an
60 – 69 results, where applicable, specialised principles & reading of referencing & logically structured, using
original & reflective
informed by current research concepts and the development supplementary sources bibliography correct grammar & citation
approach
& practice in the area of ideas and practice

Evidence of relevant Appropriate knowledge & depth

Some critical evaluation & applications &/or empirical of understanding of key Adequate Orderly presentation, clear
Evidence of reading
Pass 50 – 59 synthesis of key issues & results, where applicable principles & concepts with some referencing & structure & acceptable
supplementary sources
material with some links to current understanding of their bibliography grammar & spelling
research in the area development in practice

Basic knowledge & depth of

Occasional relevant Limited Adequate presentation &
Some evaluation & synthesis understanding of key principles Limited evidence of
Fail 45 – 49 applications &/or empirical referencing & structure, grammar,
of issues & material & concepts only reading
results, where applicable bibliography spelling & citation

Limited &/or superficial

Limited evaluation & Limited applications &/or Inadequate Poor presentation &
knowledge of key principles & Minimal evidence of
Fail 31 – 44 synthesis of issues & empirical results, where referencing & structure, grammar,
concepts reading
material applicable bibliography spelling & citation

Little or no evaluation &

Little or no evidence of Inadequate Inadequate presentation,
synthesis of issues and Virtually devoid of any evidence Little or no evidence of
Fail 0 – 30 relevant application &/or referencing & structure, grammar,
material of knowledge & understanding reading
empirical results bibliography spelling & citation

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