Topic: Managing People

Order Description You are required to act as Jet Koala Blue’s human resources manager and provide recommendations, in the form of a report, to the new chief executive for the improvement of human resource practices in Jet Koala Blue in order to improve business viability. In completing this case you will be required to draw from your previous work experience or workplaces, other evidence, HR theory and comparisons to other organisations. In drawing upon theory other sources, you are required to use in-text referencing as specified in the Harvard referencing conventions. the report should be structured as follows: * executive summary, * introduction, * body (include SWOT AND PESTLE ANALYSIS); and * conclusions. Objectives of the case study This paper aims to assess your ability to analyse and critique the case, research relevant literature and apply specific human resource experience and knowledge in the form of a report. In developing the report, you will demonstrate your ability to analyse, research, reflect on your own experience and use relevant analysis tools, literature and information. You are required to demonstrate your ability to present persuasive written arguments to a chief executive in a succinct manner and reach conclusions regarding human resource practice recommendations for maximising the organisation’s viability. The report is designed to enhance and showcase your communication skills. In particular, the report is aimed at assessing your critical analysis and judgment; academic reading comprehension; reflection; and writing persuasively and with evidence, in the area of human resource theory and practice. Specific requirements This case study takes into account all topics in Managing People. You are required to critically analyse the case by using analysis tools (for example), carry out research of relevant literature, and reflect on your own experience. You are required to develop recommendations for improving the human resource practice to maximize viability of the organisation, to the chief executive. Research support for your strategies (recommendations) should be provided. Presentation 1.5 line spacing, 11 font size.. Present your text using the third person (i.e. avoid using “I”, “we” and “you” throughout the essay). Any reference provided in the text needs to be listed again in the reference list (read the guideline on referencing below) Comment on Referencing: You are required to cite scholarly journal articles and documents from established resources. Examples of established resources are university research centres, government or non-government research bodies, such as the Reserve Bank of Australia or Certified Finance Analyst (CFA) Institute. Hint: use Google Scholar instead of Google as your search engine. Referencing should be provided using the Harvard system (Author-Date system). In-text references are inserted in the essay and a reference list is required at the end of the essay. It is important to stay consistent when referencing. For example: if you use a comma after the author’s name, before the year for in-text references (e.g. Fleet, 2006), then the chosen format should be consistent throughout the essay. The same rule applies for the reference list. If you quote Fleet, 2006 in the essay, you need to provide the details for Fleet, 2006 in the reference list. For example: Fleet, W., Summers, J., & Smith, B., 2006, Communication Skills Handbook for Accounting, 2nd Edition, Milton, Queensland. To avoid plagiarism, it is required to paraphrase other authors’ ideas using your own words and then provide the reference at the end of the sentence. If you use other authors’ ideas word by word, you need to quote them directly in your text by using quotation marks and then provide the reference at the end of the sentence. Think of me as the chief executive of Jet Koala Blue. You are the new HR manager. You want to impress the chief executive with your analysis of the situation, but also your recommendations to fix the viability of the organisation from a HR perspective. Remember, chief executives are busy people - this one in particular would be quite stressed with the finances and other issues this situation may bring...so ensure you deliver concise information and if they need more detail...you provide this, but not slabs of information in the report (hint - how else can you do this? - perhaps attachments??). Some useful information to keep asking yourself "Have I given my chief executive all the information they need to solve the problem?" "Have I given them good recommendations based on sound analysis and evidence?" There may also be other questions you keep asking yourself. It may also be useful to put yourself in the role of the chief executive and think about what you would like to see in a report coming forward to you. Assessment criteria Use the assessment criteria (below) as a guideline for writing your report: Criteria Structure of report Logic of argument Clarity of expression Literature used and referencing Exemplary High Distinction 85-100% Excellent structure and flow of arguments, excellent use of linking words Exemplary logical development throughout leading to insightful summary and conclusions Exemplary in clarity of expression and sentence structure, grammar and vocabulary used Very relevant, high quality scholarly citations, reference list formatted as per requirement Proficient Distinction 75-84% Overall very good structure and flow Ordered and basically logical. Conclusions consistent with argument. Good sentence structure, grammar and vocabulary used Good scholarly references, reference list formatted as per requirement Competent Credit 65-74% Moderately clear flow but occasional missing links Moderately clear line of argument, but some gaps and inconsistencies with the summary and conclusion. Moderately good sentence structure grammar and vocabulary used. Acceptable scholarly references needing stronger research at times, reference list provided Acceptable Pass 50-64% Weak flow and links Weak progression of ideas and development. Links between argument and conclusions need to be clearer Occasionally good sentence structure, grammar and vocabulary used. Clarity and structure need some attention. Acceptable references showing basic research, reference list provided Needs improvement 0-50% No flow and links seen, “random” presentation of arguments Mostly incoherent, unstructured and/or difficult to follow Poor sentence structure, grammar and vocabulary used. Referencing does not follow the Harvard system, or no referencing of literature used. Reference list not provided.