In December 2013 Holden announced that they would cease manufacturing in Australia by the end of 2017. The closure of plants at Port Melbourne and Adelaide will result in the loss of 2,900 jobs. Go through with this link(http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/holden-to-cease-making-cars-in-australia-in-2017-while-toyota-considers-if-it-can-go-it-alone/story-fni0fiyv-1226780690797).During this period they will continue to produce motor vehicles in Australia. To do this Holden will need to maintain an efficient workforce and will face a range of issues retaining highly skilled workers as employees prepare themselves and seek new employment opportunities.
As Director of Human Resources, you have been asked to prepare a report for Head Office in Detroit that examines and proposes performance appraisal, reward management and training and development strategies that will enable Holden to maintain productivity and minimize employee stress during downsizing and eventual closure.
Rationale:
This assignment is designed to:
• familiarise with the nature of the HRM phenomenon and the different perspectives from which it is viewed;
• encourage to explore various HRM theories;
• develop the ability to identify the importance of the HR function in the effective management of people;
• familiarise with the gap which may exist between the academic theories and the real world practice of HRM;
• To develop a critical understanding of the extent to which organisations adhere to espoused HRM policies;
• To explore the various HR challenges such as environmental, organisational, individual and in the performance of their day-to-day responsibilities; complicated relationship among top management, line managers, HR managers and employees and its effect on HR policies and practices;
• To develop sound analytical skills based on in-depth literature research, learnt theories, case studies and work practices.
Presentation
Report Writing:
Reports are frequently used in business to focus on practical issues or problems for which decisions need to be made, or action taken. Such a report would need to clearly outline the problem or issue, interpret the problem/issue using theoretical principles or evidence to support observations and recommendations. A well written report requires the author “to exhibit investigative skills, judgment and the ability to write persuasively“. A persuasive argument is objective, and well supported with proof or evidence to support your ideas; you need to explain why your recommendations are the best (in the short and long term).
Report should offer practical ideas that are grounded in the present situation and be supported by good principles, practice and evidence.
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