Ass_HR__1_Indiviula[1] INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

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Objective  

The objective of this assessment is to evaluate students’ understanding and ability to analyze the impact of cultural factors on essential HRM functions as well as  analyzing organizational issues from a global perspective using relevant contexts and theories from 21-century perspective. In addition, this investigation will be linked to the context of the UAE, as the government of Abu Dhabi, took the commitment as part of its economic vision 2030 to focus on four key priorities and one of them is Social and Human Resources Development. Thus, the initiative emphasizes on mismatch skills and knowledge between education and labor market demand amongst Emirati. The cultural context of the UAE has significant implications on essential HRM functions, and IHRM practitioners need to be sensitive to cultural differences and adapt their practices accordingly.
Aligned CLO (s) CLO 3 ( Analyze impact of cultural factors on essential HRM functions.)
Total Marks 30 marks / 30%
Rubric (embedded document) Business Case Analysis Rubric
Report Format  

The individual report should not be less than 2500 words or more than 3000 words, double spaced, excluding the cover page, table of contents, and reference list. A minimum of 6 journal articles ranging from 2017 to 2024 should be listed as references in individual report conforming APA format.

The submission must use the cover page provided.

Each student must choose one topic from the below list.

Students should submit papers to Turnitin Assignments via Blackboard with identifying information included in the paper (e.g., name or student number), the system will automatically show this information to faculty when viewing the submission, but the information will not be retained by Turnitin. The threshold applied to the similarity index is less than 20%.
Citation Format  

APA.

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Issue Date 28/04/2025 Due Date 12/06/2025, Thursdaybefore 10 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT GENERAL GUIDELINE

 

  1. Each student will be expected to analyse impact of cultural factors on essential HRM functions through reviewing and analysing business case / articles.
  2. Each student must choose one topic from the list of below Culture dimensions.
  3. Institutional Collectivism
  4. In-Group Collectivism
  5. Uncertainty Avoidance
  6. Power Distance
  7. Gender Egalitarianism
  8. Assertiveness
  9. Performance Orientation
  10. Humane Orientation
  11. In your paper, you will analyse impact of the selected cultural dimension on essential HRM functions. (HR planning, staffing, recruitment, performance management, training and development, talent management, compensation and benefits.
  12. The paper should not be less than 2500 words or more than 3000 words in double spacing, 12-point font size, and Arial or Times New Roman font type, excluding the cover page, table of contents and reference list.
  13. A minimum of 6 journal articles ranged from 2017 and 2024 should be listed as references in your report.
  14. Use the cover page provided for report submission.
  15. These assignments are formal APA papers, so it is necessary to cite, quote and reference ideas that you have used to build your post. Paraphrasing is preferred to quotes as that demonstrates your grasp of the ideas, but if you use someone else’s words, makes sure to quote, cite and reference.

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  1. The report is to be submitted on Turnitin via the Blackboard, The threshold applied to the similarity index is less than 20%.

 

 

 

STEPS TO FOLLOW:

 

  1. Select one topic from the above mentioned list .
  2. Seek the approval of the instructor  .
  3. Here are some guiding criteria to help you focus your report:
    1. CLO3: Case summary and problem definition (15%)
  • Identify the challenges/ problems/ issues being studied from the article /case study.
  • Explain why the challenges/ problems / issues being studied from the article/case study are important to be addressed.
    1. CLO3: Application of Theory (20%)
  • Apply suitable theory and develop appropriate solutions to particular cultural context of IHRM
    1. CLO3: Critical analysis (20%)
  • Analyse the implication from your critical perspective and relate it to 21-century IHRM practices and perspective
    1. CLO3: Recommendations (30%)
  • Examine and recommend implications relevant to the UAE: market, policy, strategies etc relevant to the UAE economic vision 2030 to focus on four key priorities and one of them is Social and Human Resources Development.
    1. CLO3: Overall writing and structure (15%)
  • Structure and organization: Follow basic rules of a 5-paragraph essay (although there may be more paragraphs) – clear report in the introduction, recap of main points and in conclusion.
  • Citations and reference: When you use someone words exactly quote and cite. When you paraphrase someone’s ideas; cite. In both cases provide references.
  • 5 paragraph essay formats:

 

 

 

 

General Instructions

 

  1. Late submission
  • There will be a 5% penalty for every day late. No submissions will be accepted after the deadlines. Assignment MUST be submitted before the due date. There will be NO exceptions.
  • To ensure the submission is submitted before the deadline, kindly submit your assignment much earlier to avoid bottleneck in the system.
  • Be reminded that Turnitin will need 24 hours to generate the similarity index for 2nd submission and onwards of the same assignment.

 

  1. No plagiarism please [100% penalty]
    • If you use text from the textbook/case study, please make sure you paraphrase it in a way that fits with your overall discussion. Please put an appropriate citation to make it explicit that you are using information from the sources. If you think the text fits into your discussion without paraphrasing, please cite it in a way that makes it clear that this is a direct quote (e.g. indent a paragraph containing text or put a sentence in quotes)
    • Do not use information from the Internet to answer any of the questions. Please use your own thinking/writing to answer the questions.