Discussion 3: Transient ExuberanceDiscussion 3: Transient Exuberance

Discussion 3: Transient ExuberanceDiscussion 3: Transient Exuberance

The First Two Years

Discuss thoroughly the process of transient exuberance and pruning in the infant brain.  What are some factors that would help support transient exuberance?  What might impede it?

Why is the pruning event both important and concerning?

Explain the difference between experience-expectant brain functions and experience-dependent brain functions.  Give an example of each.

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BTEC Assignment Brief

Qualification

Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business

Unit Number and Title

Unit 8: Human Resources

Learning Aims

A: Explore factors that can impact human resource planning in business

B: Examine the methods of managing employees performance and how motivation impacts on business performance

C: Examine how effective recruitment and selection contribute to business success

Assignment Title

Importance of Human Resources in Businesses

Assessor

Hand out Date

Hand in Deadline

Vocational Scenario or Context

You are currently interested in pursuing a career as a research associate.

As a starting point you have received the opportunity to write for Business Insider, a leading business sector periodical in Pakistan.

Task 1

You need to investigate a large business organisation (local or international) of your choice that has 250 or more employees. You need to use your research to write a case study on the human resource processes and motivation in the business. You can choose any large business that has a transparent and easily accessible human resource system.

The case study should evaluate the human resource processes, motivational strategies and how these link to business success.

The case study should explore human resource planning, motivational strategies and employee and business performance. Using research from a variety of sources, your case study must include:

1. Introduction

2. Human resource planning

• An explanation of the processes that are involved when the selected business plans its human resources

• An explanation of the various methods used by the selected business to review human resource practices and why this is important to business planning.

• An explanation of the challenges faced by the selected business and how these have influenced the human resource planning

• A detailed examination of the inter-relationship between the importance of effective human resource planning and business success.

• A supported judgement on the relevance or significance to the business success of the various human resource methods and processes.

3. Motivation

• An explanation of the links between motivation theories/strategies and business performance

• An explanation of the strategies and how these are used in the selected business to manage and motivate its employees.

• A careful consideration of the various motivation strategies the selected business uses to improve the motivation of its employees

• Details of the relevance or significance of the various strategies the selected business uses to improve the motivation of its employees

• A judgement on which motivation strategies have the most important link to improving business performance

• Justified recommendations for the ways in which the selected business can improve employee motivation

Task 2

Using the organization you have selected for Task 1, conduct in-depth research to create a presentation that critically examines the effectiveness of the recruitment and selection processes used in the chosen organization.

In your presentation, you must:

· demonstrate an understanding of the reasons a business may need to recruit staff, remembering recruitment can be both internal and external

· demonstrate understanding of the different recruitment methods and why these are used

· consider the contribution of external bodies to the recruitment and selection process

· discuss the purpose of the different documents used in the recruitment and selection process, and there impact on effective recruitment

· consider the cost effectiveness of different approaches to reviewing applications

· review of how the business assesses and selects the successful applicants, considering both the strengths and weaknesses of the processes

· include the ethical and legal considerations the organisation must consider when recruiting new employees, or selecting existing employees for training or promotion.

Checklist of evidence required

Case Study

10 – 15-minute Presentation

Criteria covered by this task:

Unit/Criteria reference

To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to:

8/C.D3

Evaluate the recruitment and selection processes used in a large business organization and how they contribute to the success of the business

8/B.D2

Evaluate the link between effective strategies for motivation and business performance

8/A.D1

Evaluate the effectiveness of different human resource methods and processes in relation to business success

8/C.M3

Analyse the importance to business performance of different recruitment and selection methods and processes used in a large business organisation

8/B.M2

Assess ways to increase motivation and improve business performance

8/A.M1

Analyse the importance to business success of effective human resource processes and planning

8/C.P6

Explain how and why a business organisation adheres to recruitment processes that are ethical and comply with current employment law

8/C.P5

Explain how a large business recruits and selects human resources giving reasons for their processes

8/B.P4

Explain the ways a business organization can motivate its employees

8/B.P3

Explain the links between motivation and business performance

8/A.P2

Explain methods used to review human resources practices in a business organisation and the importance to business planning

8/A.P1

Explain the processes involved when a large business organisation plans its human resources

Sources of information to support you with this Assignment	https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge https://hr.ucr.edu/talent-acquisition/recruitment-policies-procedures http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/motivation/motivation-theories-top-8-theories-of-motivation-explained/35377 https://www.pipefy.com/human-resource-management-processes-definition/ https://itchronicles.com/human-resources/why-is-human-resource-planning-important/
Other assessment materials attached to this Assignment Brief	No
Guideline	The Submission is in the form of a Case Study and Presentation. The Case Study should be written in a structured and concise manner, maintaining; – Font – Times New Roman – Font Size – 12 – Margin space – Standard (Default) – Line spacing – 1.5. – Headings – Bold All material should be properly referenced using a Harvard Referencing Style, including in-text citations. The presentation needs to be 10 – 15 minutes long and include the necessary speaker notes.

BTEC Assignment Brief Version 1.0 August 2017

Prepared By: QDAM BTEC Assessment

Authorised by: Head of BTEC Assessment