Solution 1.0 Introduction and Background Information In the modern business environment, the core-function of leadership is to achieve a collective role in organization operations. According to CIPD (2019a), the most successful human resource (HR) professionals have distinct approaches to their roles, sharing a diverse range of personality traits, attributes, and beliefs. As noted by Cohen (2015), these skills are developed over time despite being critical determinants of an individual manager...

Solution Introduction According to O’Reilly and Pfeffer (2000:77), remarkable success comes from capturing the value of the entire workforce, not just a few superstars. This view is grounded in the belief that all employees have valuable characteristics or talents that can collaboratively be used to harness the productivity of an organization. Adopting the definition of Collings and Mellahi (2009) talent management include the activities and processes and process involving a systematic ide...

Question Given the rise in literature which exists on the rise of Generation Y and Generation C (Booz and Co), discuss with examples how the HR activity of Resourcing and Talent Management will change in the next 10 years. Examples may include features such as the change in working expectations, the use of social media and flexible working. Solution In the contemporary business environment, one of the most consistent occurence is the existence of temporary, project-based structures exis...

Solution/Answer Different Approaches to Data Collection and Recording In Al Ain Zoo, human resource data is an instrument as it guides decision making on the progress of organization and human resources capacity development. Types of data collected include turnover, absenteeism, motivation, and satisfaction. Other than surveys, data is sourced through holding regular meetings with employees to understand their experiences, issues affecting them and areas of improvement. After a successf...

Solution/Answer  3 Years Turnover Rates (Occupational Groups, Reasons for Leaving and Peaks and Troughs Through each Year As noted by Kovner et al. (2014), the turnover rates are a representative of the employees leaving an organisation percentages annually. In order to record and analyse the Al Ain Zoo company data, it is essential to put into consideration the number of employees leaving every occupational group in the last three years. In this case, the occupational groups in the compan...

Solution/Answer Executive Summary In this integrative report of Corporate Award Program, a formal commercial negotiation has been established for XXX organisation in Oman oil and gas sector. This is by highlighting key facts, data and approaches applicable in the negotiation process.  The category of spend selected is the rubber linings service with distinct tools, techniques, theories and concepts being used for evaluating and proposing an appropriate negotiation plan. The rationale of se...

Solution Executive Summary This assessment report focuses on evaluation of the different sourcing approaches and the extent in which they are potentially used in diverse spend categories in an organisation. The findings sourced from this report informs that the sourcing strategies are critical to harness market dominance of an organisation and profitability with fundamental desire for critical sourcing decision being critical. In this regard, the different sourcing approaches that have been ev...

Solution Question 1 1.1 Organisation objectives HR Function responsible for delivering In an organisation, the HR function roles are implemented by HR professionals whose core function is the delivery of entity objectives. This is affirmed by CIPD (2020) that note that the HR function assists an organisation in the delivery of their corporate strategy and objectives through effective recruitment and people development and performance management.  In my roles as an HR manager in the King...

Solution/Answer Activity 1 AC 1.1 New Practices or trends and Emerging Roles that can be undertaken by L&D Current practices and trends in L&D From a general practice, the current practices in the L&D are intended to integrate the L&D practices with their organisations business strategy. This ensures high effectiveness in their operations and successful evaluation of the L&D strategies. The practices or trends include; Learning Experience Platform (LXP)- This con...

Question 1.1 Identify the role and contribution of the HR Professional, with reference to the CIPD HR professional map. 1.2.  Describe elements of group dynamics that can arise within at least two team / or departments within your organisation and evaluate the impact 2.1       Provide examples of where you have used at least two project management techniques within an HR context. 2.2 Provide examples of where you have used at least 2 problem solving techniques within an HR context ...