Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership PDF

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Course/Unit Information
Course Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic
Management & Leadership
Unit No. Unit 10
Unit Name Strategic Human Resource Management
Unit code D/602/2326
Batch SFM3-SHRM-Ashima-1811
Instructor Information
Name Ashima Keluskar
Phone [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Assignment Information
Full/ Part Assignment FULL ASSIGNMENT
Date Assignment Issued 16.11.2018
Date Assignment Due 13.12.2018
Turnitin Class ID 19651375
Turnitin Enrolment Key 1811
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Student Declaration
I Eissa Al-Sheebani hereby confirm that this assignment is my own work and not copied
or plagiarized. It has not previously been submitted as part of any assessment for this
qualification. All the sources, from which information has been obtained for this
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Students Signature: Eissa Al-Sheebani (signed)
Student Name: Eissa Al-Sheebani
Date: 13/12/2018

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Feedback
Name of the Assessor Ashima Keluskar
Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria (AC) Assessor
Feedback
LO 1
Understand how the
strategic
management of
human resources
contributes to the
achievement of
organizational
objectives
1.1 Explain the importance of strategic human
resource management in organizations AC MET
1.2 Assess the purpose of strategic human resource
management activities in an organization
1.3 Evaluate the contribution of strategic human
resource management to the achievement of an
organization’s objectives AC MET
LO 2
Be able to develop
human resource
plans for an
organization
2.1 Analyse the business factors that underpin
human resource planning in an organization AC MET
2.2 Assess the human resource requirements in a
given situation AC MET
2.3 Develop a human resources plan for an
organization AC MET
2.4 Critically evaluate how a human resources plan
can contribute to meeting an organization’s
objectives
AC MET
LO3
Understand human
resources policy
requirements in an
organization
3.1 Explain the purpose of human resource
management policies in organizations.
3.2 Analyse the impact of regulatory requirements
on human resource policies in an organization
LO4
Be able to examine
human resources
management in an
organization
4.1 Analyse the impact of an organizational structure
on the management of human resources
4.2 Analyse the impact of an organizational culture
on the management of human resources
4.3 Examine how the effectiveness of human
resources management is monitored in an
organization
4.4 Make justified recommendations to improve the AC MET

effectiveness of human resources management in an
organization
Internal Verification Report
Internal Verification Done By Date
Assignment Brief
Assessors Decision
Introduction
The main purpose of strategic human resource management (SHRM) is the
implementation of modern human resource strategies. The most successful organizations
are known for integrating their business strategies for future planning and effective
operations. According to Chen and Huang (2009 p.104), Strategic human resource
management is as a way of linking organizational strategic goal and objectives with the
human resource in order to develop effective business culture and perform duties with
innovative and flexible. In an organizational context, strategic human resource
management means implementing organizational strategies through rewarding, training,
recruiting, selecting and involving all human resource functions (Taylor, Doherty and
McGraw 2015 p.1). In order for an organization to achieve its objectives, it must utilize
Over All
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Summative Feedback:
Overall Feedback on
current work with an
emphasis on how the
student can further
improve in future.

the available human resource through the implementation of human resource
management strategies. Therefore, the report seeks to examine the strategic human
resource management of the Ajman Free Zone Company.
Background information on the Organization
Ajman Free Zone Company (AFZ) is a free trade zone that is strategically suited
at Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company was established in 1988 and is
currently named as a sole regulatory agency for the free zone in UAE (Ajman Free Zone
2018). The agency is strategically positioned to serve both western and Eastern markets
to set up businesses. The main goal of Ajman free zone is to provide a global opportunity
for foreign investments with a suitable platform for trade, investment and business
establishment. In addition, the organizational objective is to provide entrepreneurs with
cost-saving benefits as compared to other free zones in the United Arab Emirates. The
company’s mission is to provide excellent infrastructure and resources in order to give
companies an opportunity to realize their potentials and explore all opportunities.
Task 1
1.1 Importance of strategic human resource management (SHRM) in the
organization
Ajman free zone Authority has employed many people all over the world. In order
to maintain a large number of workforce, strategic human resource management is
important for Ajman free zone to think about long-term objectives by focusing on SHRM
rather than just internal Human resource (HRM). Furthermore, Strategic human resource

management is also important in the organization as it solves problems and all
management related issues from a global perspective. In addition, SHRM improves
employee’s skills and experiences by focusing on organizational problems and
opportunities happening outside human resources. For example, in Ajman Free Zone
Company, Strategic human resource management has solved problems such as
employees demotivation and dissatisfactions that can have negative impacts on the
human resource. In addition, SHRM has further guided the company to identify long-time
goals, objective, targets and retained experienced, skilled and talented staff.
1.2 Assess the purpose of strategic human resource management activities in the
organization
According to Shen, Chanda, D'netto and Monga (2009 p.235), Companies
formulates robust Human resource policies to maintain skillful employees. Ajman free
zone strategic human resource management (SHRM) has several activities pertaining to
employee retention, recruitment, management of important human capital resources,
training, selecting and rewarding personnel. Each activity plays a significant goal to
increase employee productivity and the identification of significant human resource areas
where the strategies can be implemented.
Employee retention involves activities that take place in the company in order to
retain skilled and experienced employees. In Ajman Company, retention activities that
take the places to retain employees include employee compensations, mentorship
program, work-life balances, mentorship programs, onboarding and orientation. For
example, Ajman Company offers career development programs, bonuses, shopping