This report evaluates the importance of organisational design theory, analyses approaches to motivation, human capital, and knowledge management, and assesses the impact of emerging HR trends on the HR function. It also critically evaluates how organisational design responds to various changes. The report covers contingency and systems theories, stick, carrot, and combined approaches to motivation, and strategies for human capital and knowledge management. Emerging trends like AI in recruitment and data analytics are discussed, along with their effects on HR roles. Transformational and psychological changes in organisational design are also examined. The report concludes that HR functions contribute significantly to organisational success and recommends that RHP strategically discuss business approaches and consider Maslow's motivation theory to keep their workforce dedicated and accomplished. Desklib provides a platform for students to access similar solved assignments and past papers.