Individual Portfolio
Individual Portfolio
Final Submission of Your Portfolio to Turnitin: Wednesday 11 June 2014.
1) PART (A): Four Mini Tasks linked to class activities (20%)
a. Globalisation Debate Reflective
b. Megatrends Refelctive
c. Airline Industry Refective
d. Daimer-Chrysler Action Plan
2) PART (B): CIPD Megatrends Report (50%)
DETAILS OF THE PORTFOLIO (PO) TASKS (70%)
ACTIVITY % of Total Grade Nature of Task DETAILS OF YOUR TASK
Portfolio PART (A)
TASKS LINKED TO INCLASS ACTVITIES – 20 % OF TOTAL GRADE
SUBMISSION DATE: WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE 2014
1. Globalisation Debate 5% Task
Summary Table and reflective report Part A- Task 1
(Globalisation Debate)
1) In class activity
In a Table (Table 1), summarise the main arguments for (pro) and against (con) globalisation and their implications (submit to turnitin before attending class – 29 March 2014).
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2) Globalisation Debate Reflective
Final Portfolio Submission (11 June 2014):
a) After the in-class globalisation debate, make the necessary changes to your original table and re-name it as Table (2). Highlight the changes you make or write them in a different colour; and
b) Write a one page reflective report on this activity (Follow the Reflective Framework provided at the end of this document.
2. Megatrends 5% Summary table and reflective report Part A – Task 2
(Megatrends Reflective)
1) In class activity
Conduct a search about the Megatrends affecting the world.
In a Table (Table 3) List and briefly explain (5) megatrends that you have identified, and consider their implications. You may consider the implication for both the developed and developing countries and your own region. (See below how to construct the Table).
Submit your Table via Turnitin before attending class.
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2) Megatrends Reflective
Final Portfolio Submission (11 June 2014):
a) After the presentation and discussion in class, make the necessary changes to your original table and re-name it as Table (4). Highlight the changes you make or write them in a different colour; and
b) Write a one page reflective report on this activity (Follow the Reflective Framework provided to you).
3. Airline Industry Case Study 5% Summary Table and Reflective Report Portfolio Part A- Task 3
(Airline Industry Reflective)
1) In class activity
a. Conduct a PESTLE analysis for the airline industry, focussing on Europe.
b. Identify the opportunities and threats for airline companies wishing to operate in Europe.
Summarise your answers in a Tabular format e.g. (Table 5) and submit to Turnitin before attending class by 6th May 2014.
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2)Airline Industry Reflective
Final Portfolio Submission (11 June 2014):
2) After class Presentation and Discussion:
a. make the necessary changes to your original table and re-name it as Table (6). Highlight the changes you make or write them in a different colour; and
b. Write around one page reflective report on this activity (Follow the Reflective Framework provided to you). .
4. Daimler Crysler 5% Action Plan Part A- Task 4
(Daimler Crysler Action Plan)
1) In class activity
Using cultural theories, explain why you think the Daimlar-Chrysler merger failed to realise the synergies that wre expected from it.
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2) Action Plan
Final Portfolio Submission (11 June 2014):
Reflect on the discussion in class, and in a tabular format (Table 7), draft a high level action plan in which you detail the issues and actions that should be addressed to make cross-cultural merger a success.
P.S. Please provide a list of your references at the end of each TASK
Portfolio PART (B)
MAIN REPORT (50%)
CIPD MEGATRENDS
6. CIPD Mega Trends Report 50% Business Report
Answer two Questions in a report format With reference to the CIPD Megatrends report: ”The Trends Shaping Work and Working Lives”, write a business report, between 1350 words minimum and 1650 words maximum, in which you answer the following two questions:
1) Explain the three main Megatrends highlighted in the CIPD Megatrends report that have been shaping global economies.
2) Discuss the implications and challenges of these trends for companies in terms of the management of their human resources.
Support your answers with evidence form the report and your wider reading and include your refrences. See the report assessment criteria below.
Submission Date: Wednesday 11 June 2014 to Turitin by 11.59 p.m. (Submit under Portfolio Part B).
PORTFOLIO PART (B)
Electronic Submission Wednesday 11th June 2014
CIPD Megatrends Report
(Source: CIPD (2013) Megatrends:The Trends Shaping Work and Working Lives).
Watch the video following the link below:
http://www.cipd.co.uk/cipd-hr-profession/whats-new/megatrends.aspx
Based on the Megatrends report (Please see BREO for a PDF copy of the full report), this short video highlights some of the key trends that have been shaping our economies and the world of work in order to prompt a debate among practitioners, academics and policy-makers on the implications of change and what the HR profession can do to adapt to change and help shape the future.
Your Task
Read the CIPD Megatrends report, and write a business report, between 1350 words minimum and 1500 words maximum in which you answer the following two questions:
1. Explain the three main Megatrends highlighted in the CIPD Megatrends report that have been shaping global economies.
2. Discuss the implications and challenges of these trends for companies in terms of the management of their human resurces. Support your answers with evidence from the report and your wider reading.
Remember:
o You need to analyse and give rational, not just describe, and use relevant analytical frameworks to help you in conducting a systematic and structured analysis.
o Support your analysis and arguments with evidence and provide references
o Relate what you are doing and why you are doing it to theory, where relevant argue points where there are different views
Coursework Submission guidelines
? Put your name, student number and course number at the top of each part (A & B).
? Check your work for errors of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation before submission.
? Include word count in your document for the report.
? Use an appropriate report format.
? The mini tasks and report in the portfolio must contain references, which must be referenced using the Harvard system of referencing. You will find details of this system in the Study Guide.
? Your answer to the report must be around 1,500 words long, excluding executive summary, list of references, necessary appendices, and title page.
? Any submission after this date will NOT be graded unless students provide a suitable explanation to the mitigation Team and obtain an extension from the Mitigation Team. (Inform your tutor about this but obtain the permission from the Mitigation Team).
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