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MGTS7603 Strategic Human Resources Management – Semester 1, 2025
Assessment 1: Critique of SHRM Frameworks Report - 30%
Due Date: Monday, 09 April, 2025 @ 15:00
The first assessment is a critique of SHRM frameworks. A detailed description of the
rationale, purpose and tasks of assessment 1 is provided below.

SHRM Frameworks - A critique of practical application
Rationale
When HR professionals face an issue that requires an intervention they often turn to
good practice examples and use of models or frameworks developed in research.
This first assessment places you in that situation where you are exploring models or
frameworks that have emerged from practice and have been discussed in the
research. You are also required to consider any ethical implications of the SHRM
models or frameworks.
Assessment 1 is designed to provide you with an opportunity to:
• apply your understanding of SHRM models or frameworks
• evaluate the practical relevance of the models or frameworks
• consider ethical implications of HRM interventions
Purpose

For the first assessment task, you are required to critically analyse and evaluate two
theoretical models or frameworks for Strategic Human Resource Management. You
are expected to assess the two theoretical models or frameworks by summarising,
evaluating, and judging the credibility of the models or frameworks to Strategic
Human Resource issues and practices.

You will use material from the seminars, literature, or any of the sources such as the
webinars which can be obtained (for free) from: The Society for Human Resource
Management, The Human Capital Institute, or Australia Human Resource Institute.
The focus should be on critical evaluation of the two theoretical models or
frameworks and an overview of any related ethical issues.

Tasks (1000 words for the report)
1. Select two theoretical models from those we have discussed in the seminars.
All 9 theoretical models or frameworks are available in the assessment one
folder.
2. Critically analyse and evaluate the practical application and credibility of the
two theoretical models to Strategic Human Resource issues and practices by;
1. summarising the models,
2. critically evaluating their applicability, and
3. judging their application to SHRM issues and practices
4. commenting on any ethical implications
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The assignment is to be submitted as follows
• The font will be 12 pt Times New Roman.
• Line spacing will be 1 ½ (1.5).
• Word count and limit (1000 words +/- 10%)
• Paragraphs will have first sentence indentation.
• The report should have
o an executive summary,
o body of the report
o appendices
o a minimum of 10 references
• Appendices may be used as supporting material. Appendices must be:
• (1) referenced in the text, and
• (2) kept in order of their reference.

Criteria & Marking:
The marking criteria is available in the assessment 1 folder on blackboard.


Submission:
Assignment MUST be submitted through Turnitin before or on the due date.




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