SUMMATIVE ASSIGNMENT
 
Answer ONE of the following essay titles. Each question and each part of a question is equally weighted unless otherwise stated.
 
1.          Critically evaluate the ‘best practice’ model of HRM.  Answer with reference to academic literature. (100%)
 
 
2.     Cappelli and Tavis (2016) state that “From Silicon Valley to New York, and in offices across the world, firms are replacing annual reviews with frequent, informal check-ins between managers and employees”. 
a)     Explain why that happens; (50%)
b)     What do HR practitioners need to take into account when designing an effective performance management system? (50%)
 
 
3.  To what extent does diversity management contribute to business?   Use