HRM0111
Diploma Programmes
Managing Human Resources Module
Continual Assessment 2 – Group Assignment (40%)
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Instructions on Continual Assessment
1. This is a group assignment.
2. Form. a group of 4-5 students and submit the ‘GROUP PROJECT FORM’ to lecturer by Lesson 3. It is the student’s responsibility to find and join a group. Students without group will receive ZERO (0) marks.
3. All group members will receive the same marks for the assignment unless the group advised the lecturer that group members have not contributed equally in writing through the Peer Evaluation Form. In that case, the lecturer may award different marks to the group members.
4. The assignment has TWO (2) deliverables, i.e., a written group report (30%) and a group oral presentation (10%). Students must complete BOTH components.
5. The report must include any FOUR (04) topics listed below.
● Recruiting in Labour Markets (Session 4)
● Selecting Human Resources (Session 5)
● Training Human Resources (Session 6)
● Talent Management and Development (Session 7)
● Performance Management and Appraisal (Session 8)
● Compensating Human Resources (Session 9)
6. About the group written report (30%)
6.1. Each group must submit ONE group written report. Students should keep a copy of assignment submitted.
6.2. Look for an organisation – can be located in any part of the world. Contact a person whom you can meet/interview to find out in detail how the FOUR topics are implemented in the organisation. The contact person should have some knowledge about HR or has HR responsibility in the organisation. Information can be obtained through internet research and/or any other information available in the library or published materials.
6.3. Write a report on the FOUR topics. The report should include how the FOUR HR systems are implemented in the organisation and focus on:
a) ANALYSIS of the FOUR HR systems in the organisation, and
b) SUGGESTIONS and SOLUTIONS to enhance the FOUR HR systems in the organisation.
6.4. The report should have:
● Cover page
● Content page
● Introduction
● Analysis, suggestions & solutions on FOUR topics
● Conclusion
● References
● Appendices, as appropriate.
6.5. Guidance on written report:
a) The cover page should include the FULL names and Student ID numbers of all group members as per the register.
b) The introduction should briefly include background of the manager and organisation and the purpose of the report. Maximum 120 words.
c) The conclusion should summarise key findings in the report. Maximum 120 words.
d) Each group is required to provide at least SIX (6) references in APA format.
e) The appendix should include team members’ roles and responsibilities, and name, job title and contact details of manager whom the group contacted in the organisation, as appropriate.
6.6. The report must be type-written in 1.5 line spacing, font-size 12, Times New Roman. This report must be submitted in Word format.
6.7. The report should be about 3,000 (+/- 10%) words (excluding cover page, references and appendices). State the word count at the end of the report.
6.8. The report will be marked out of 75 marks and counts for 30% of the total assessment in the module. Refer to marking rubric for breakdown of marks.
6.9. Only one member of the group will submit the assignment for the group. If group leader is not available, another member should takeover and submit for the group. This is a group assignment; all members are responsible for the submission.
Deadline: 5 Nov 2025, by 11:59am.
Penalty Marks for Late Submission of Assignment
Within 24 hours: 20% to be deducted from total marks
More than 24 hours: submission will be graded zero
CA Submission: CAs must be submitted to online Canvas portal by the due date.
7. About the group oral presentation (10%)
7.1. Each group will present the contents in their written report for maximum 10 minutes duration.
7.2. The format of presentation is the group’s choice. Acceptable formats include oral presentation of a PowerPoint, “Live” Zoom presentation if one of its member is on Medical Certification.
7.3.A set of the Digital or Physical copy of presentation materials is to be submitted to the lecturer before the start of the presentation.
7.4.After the presentation, each group will be interviewed on their project for about 10 minutes by the lecturer.
7.5. Each group will be assigned a date and time to present in class from session
13 onwards. The presentation schedule will be shared by the lecturer in Canvas. All group members must contribute to the oral presentation and be present to answer questions at the presentation to receive marks.
7.6. The presentation will be marked out of 25 marks and counts for 10% of the total assessment in the module. Students should demonstrate good understanding and knowledge of contents in the project.
8. Marking Rubric:
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Rubric for written group report
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Poor
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Average
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Good
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Very Good
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Excellent /
Distinction
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Introduction
(5 marks)
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Poor
introduction
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Average
introduction
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Good
introduction
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Very good
introduction
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Excellent /
distinction
introduction
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Analysis,
suggestions and
solutions (60 marks)
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Poor analysis,
suggestions,
and solutions.
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Average
analysis,
suggestions,
and solutions
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Good analysis, suggestions,
and solutions
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Very good
analysis,
suggestions,
and solutions
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Excellent /
distinction
analysis,
suggestions,
and solutions
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Conclusion
(5 marks)
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Poor conclusion
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Average
conclusion
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Good conclusion
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Very good
conclusion
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Excellent /
distinction
conclusion
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Language Use and
mechanics of writing (5 marks)
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Significant
errors in
grammar or
spelling but not making the
submission unreadable
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Minor errors in grammar or
spelling with average
sentence
structure and connectivity
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No errors in
grammar or
spelling with
good sentence structure and connectivity
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No errors in
grammar or
spelling with very good
sentence
structure and
connectivity
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No errors in
grammar or
spelling with excellent /
distinction
sentence
structure and
connectivity
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Rubric for group oral presentation
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Poor
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Average
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Good
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Very Good
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Excellent /
Distinction
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Knowledge on HR systems (15 marks)
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Demonstrated
poor knowledge on HR systems
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Demonstrated
average
knowledge on HR systems
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Demonstrated
good knowledge on HR systems
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Demonstrated very good
knowledge on HR systems
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Demonstrated excellent /
distinction
knowledge on HR systems
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Presentation,
language and delivery
(5 marks)
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Displayed poor presentation, eye contact,
voice, and confidence
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Displayed
average
presentation,
eye contact, voice, and confidence
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Displayed good presentation,
eye contact, voice, and confidence
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Displayed very good
presentation, eye contact, voice, and
confidence
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Displayed
excellent /
distinction
presentation,
eye contact, voice, and confidence
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Response to questions
(5 marks)
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Poor response to questions
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Average
response to questions
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Good response to questions
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Very good
response to questions
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Excellent / distinction response to questions
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