MGTS2604 Introduction to Human Resources Management - Semester 1, 2024
Assessment 3: Report on Issues in HRM: Case Analysis - 40%
Case Study: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT FIASCO IN HONDA MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS INDIA LTD.
Rationale
Identifying, assessing, and addressing human resource management issues that affect the long-term objective of an organisation is a key responsibility of the Human resource manager.
When done correctly, this can confirm the value of the Human Resources function. Successful implementation of HRM practices doesn’t necessarily involve a big budget and a large team. The best HRM practices come in many different forms and often encompass creativity, passion and the ability to make a difference, whatever the size of the organisation.
Consider this assessment as a briefing by an internal HR manager (i.e. you, inside the case organisation) reporting to your executive team (i.e. me, the CEO of the case organisation).
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to conduct an in-depth analysis of an Human Resource Management issue in a Multinational company in China. (see the case study in the Assessment 3 folder on blackboard).
Using the HRM literature, models and lecture contents, you will analyse the case study, articulate the Human Resources problems/issues. You will individually select and develop your own solutions as a model of best practice for the specific organisation optimising their human capital. All solutions will be written in the report.
Tasks
You will produce a 2000-word business report with at least 10 academic peer- reviewed sources. Your report will address the following:
• A clear articulation of the human resource management issues/problems stating why it is important to address these issues/problems in the organisation.
• Evaluation of the antecedents to the issues/problems
• An overview of the ethical implications behind the issues/problems
• Solutions and recommendations which are based on one or more of the models explored in the course during the semester.
• A clear justification for recommendations/solutions.
Some Questions to consider on the Case Study: (PEOPLE MANAGEMENT FIASCO IN HONDA MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS INDIA LTD.)
1. What are the key factors that led to the breakdown of industrial relations at Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI)?
2. How did the Japanese and Indian managers ’ failures contribute to the present situation in HMSI?
3. What HRM Strategy was being pursued by the management and what factors led to its failure?
4. What provisions of Indian industrial relations law may have been violated by the HMSI management?
5. How should HMSI go about attending to the issues in people management systems and processes?
6. What HR Strategy should it adopt and implement for making lasting improvement in industrial relations?
The assignment is to be submitted as follows
• The font will be 12 pt Times New Roman/Arial.
• Line spacing will be 1 ½ (1.5).
• Paragraphs will have first sentence indentation.
• The report should have
o Cover page
o Executive summary,
o Introduction
o Body of the report
o Conclusion
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.
Complex/authentic assessment using Artificial Intelligence to Support Learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI in completing this assessment task.. Students must clearly reference any use of AI in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Criteria & Marking:
Further details about marking criteria will be provided on the course blackboard. Also more instructions and guidance on assessment task 3 will be provided in the Assessment 3 folder on the course blackboard.
Submission:
Assignment MUST be submitted through TurnitIn before or on the due date.