TMA 01

B867 Assessment Guide: 

Key points about the assignment:  

TMA 01 - 25% - Week 8 -  Noon: (Wednesday) 23rd June 2021 B867 Study planner 

The word limit is 2,500 words and the TMA is made up of two parts.

Note the different marks allocated to each part of the TMA. With respect to the word limit it is expected that Part A should be allocated approximately 70% of the available word count (that is approximately 1750 words) and Part B should be allocated approximately 30% of the available word count (that is approximately 750 words).

The purposes of this first assignment are to:

TMA 01 gives you the opportunity to:

  • draw on knowledge of relevant theories, concepts and debates about strategic approaches to HRD
  • consider how these theories, concepts and debates can help you to understand and evaluate your experience in the workplace
  • use the module materials in Units 1–3, along with electronic library resources, to search for literature and ideas and assess them for relevance.

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TMA 01 question

This piece of assessment is made up of two parts. Read them carefully and complete both parts.

Part A

Drawing on the materials you have studied so far in this module, outline the arguments you would use to persuade senior managers that HRD should be a key consideration in formulating the organisation’s strategy.

(70 marks)

Part B

Choose one example of a HRD intervention in an organisation known to you. Drawing on the ideas, theories and concepts you have studied so far in this module, critically evaluate its contribution to the organisation’s success.

(30 marks)

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TMA 01 guidance

This assignment can be written in an essay or report style.

You should:

  • answer both parts of the question
  • draw on specific examples from at least one organisation to answer the questions effectively
  • make sure you choose theoretical models and show your understanding of them by using them to answer the questions asked
  • show how any ideas or theories apply to your own practice and organisation and/or other organisations and/or national contexts
  • use recent research in your answer, as appropriate
  • reference correctly.

Please note that:

  • You can use diagrams, graphs and figures which will not be counted in the word length. However, you should not attempt to sidestep the word length – for example, by excessive use of diagram labels or hyphenation. The reference list is also to be excluded from the word count.
  • In-text references and the content of tables are to be included in the word length.

You can find further guidance on all these areas in the MSc (HRM) Qualification handbook.