Part B (AC 3.1, 3.2) (2,200 words)

As an experienced HR Manager, you have been asked to produce a discussion paper to be delivered in support of a seminar at a Leadership Development Forum. The seminar is entitled ‘HR’s contribution to organisational performance.’ In order to facilitate discussion in the right direction, your paper should cover the following 2 key areas:

1. BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

1.1 Give examples of how business performance can be evaluated (AC3.1) (approx 500 words)

1.2 Explain how HR supports the business to maintain performance through business planning and change management (AC3.1) (approx 500 words)

2. BUSINESS DATA

2.1 Assess 3 different sources of business data and how this can be assessed and used for planning purposes e.g. internal information within the organisation such as HR metrics and industry (external) information such as trends in HR, competitive information and government information. (AC3.2) (approx 1000 words)

3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: PLEASE ALSO COMMENT ON HOW YOU WILL TRANSFER THE NEW KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS GAINED DURING THIS ASSIGNMENT INTO WORKING PRACTICES. YOU MAY ALSO USE THIS REFLECTION FOR YOUR CPD. (APPROX 200 WORDS)

4- You should also include 3-5 references from up to date and relevant sources in order to support your findings.

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