5HRF V2 Avado Learning

Candidate Assessment Activity

Title of unit/s Managing and Co-ordinating the Human Resources Function

Unit No/s 5HRF

Level 5

Credit value 6

Assessment method(s) Written responses to questions

Learning outcomes:
1. Understand the purpose and key objectives of the HR function in contemporary organisations.

2. Understand how HR objectives are delivered in different organisations.

3. Understand how the HR function can be evaluated in terms of value added and organisation performance.

4. Understand the relationship between organisational performance and effective HR management and
development.

Assessment brief/activity Assessment

Your CEO is considering outsourcing the HR function in your organisation. You have been tasked with Criteria
highlighting the value of the HR function to the business. You are required to provide written answers to
the questions below.

Question 1
Analyse how the HR function varies between organisations. Include a comparison of HR delivery in 2.2
different sectors and organisations of different sizes.

Question 2
a) Provide three examples of organisational objectives that the HR function is responsible for 1.1
delivering and briefly explain how these have evolved over time.
b) HR objectives can be delivered in many ways. Explain two significant methods. 2.1

Question 3
1.3
Evaluate the business case for managing HR in a professional, ethical and just manner.

Question 4
Provide a short description of at least two major theories of change management.
Briefly describe an example of change in the organisation and apply one of the theories, including some
evaluation of the process, outcome and impact. 1.2

Question 5
You are planning to produce an evidential report highlighting the HR function’s contribution to
organisation success and development. Provide a brief summary of the criteria and organisational data 3.1
that could be included and how it would be analysed.

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Question 6
a) Read the article provided: It identifies and evaluates research evidence linking HR practices with 4.1
positive organisational outcomes. Briefly summarise the findings and evaluate its validity,
reliability and persuasiveness.
4.2
b) Explain how high-performance working and investment in human capital can impact on
organisational success and performance. Does the article support this?

Evidence to be produced/required
Written answers for each of the six activities of 4000 words +/- 10%
You should relate academic concepts, theories and professional practice to the way organisations operate, in a critical and
informed way, and with reference to key texts, articles and other publications and by using organisational examples for
illustration.
All reference sources should be acknowledged correctly and a bibliography provided where appropriate (these should be
excluded from the word count).

5HRF Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

1. Understand the purpose and key
objectives of the HR function in
contemporary organisations.
1.1 Summarise the organisational
objectives that the HR function is
responsible for delivering and how
these are evolving in contemporary
organisations.

1.2 Explain the major theories of

effective change management and
how these are implemented and
evaluated.

1.3 Evaluate the business case for

2. Understand how HR objectives are
delivered in different organisations.
managing HR in a professional,
ethical and just manner.
2.1 Explain the different ways in which
HR objectives can be delivered in
organisations.

2.2 Analyse how the HR function varies

3. Understand how the HR function
can be evaluated in terms of value
added and organisation
performance.
4. Understand the relationship
between organisational
performance and effective HR
management and development.
between organisations in different
sectors and of different sizes.
3.1 Discuss the main criteria and
methods used to evaluate the
contribution of the HR function.
4.1 Identify and evaluate research
evidence linking HR practices with
positive organisational outcomes.
4.2 Explain how high-performance
working and investment in human
capital impact on organisational
practice.

AVADO Learning Limited. Registered in England with number 06177616.

Registered office: Landmark House, Hammersmith Bridge Road, London, W6 9EJ. VAT Registration number: 918560018.
Authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority – Interim Permission Number 611566