Strategic HRM and Global Talent Management Essay

This is an individual essay assignment for the Strategic Human Resource Management course (BM044-3-3) at Asia Pacific University of Innovation & Technology. The essay requires a critical discussion on global talent management practices, their influence on employees and companies, and the impact on human resource development. The assignment includes guidelines on key points such as the importance of strategic HRM and talent management, relevant theories and models, effective practices, and strategic challenges. Additionally, a self-reflection report is required. The essay is graded based on structure, reasoning, use of sources, and presentation. The assignment also provides detailed marking criteria and guidelines for referencing and formatting.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Interfacing with strategic planning and scanning the environment
 Understand the importance of forecasting the demand and supply of Human Resources
 Analyze and evaluate the implications of a well designed Human Resource Planning
 Development of an effective approach to deal with anticipated shortages or excess of Human
Resource
PART A: Individual Assignment
This is an Individual Assignment and your submission is restricted to a maximum of 2,500
words.
Question
Towards effective strategic talent management
‘…Different aspects are perceived as critical to the success of a business organization. Many
analysts point to leadership. Others argue that innovation matters most. While capabilities in
such areas are vitally important, it is perhaps talent that frequently proves to be the real jewel in
any firm’s crown. Most companies recognize the importance of talent management (TM).
Notwithstanding this, a degree of ambiguity continues to surround what the activity constitutes.
Talent management now also encompasses a global perspective. Companies operating on the
international stage seek to appoint gifted individuals to key expatriate roles. This increasing
global mobility (GM) means that addressing the prevailing lack of clarity has become even more
urgent.’
Source: Anon. (2016), Strategic Direction, Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. Volume 32, Issue 2,
8, 2016, 5-7, doi: 10.1108/SD-11-2015-0170
Based on the above excerpt, critically discuss the strategic insights on the global talent
management practices that have influenced employees and companies. Explain the impact on the
human resource development practices.
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Your essay should include these key points as a guideline:
 Overview and importance of strategic human resource management and of talent
management at the current global trend
 Explanation on relevant theories and models on talent management
 Effective practices of talent management approach by analyzing relevant case studies of
example on talent management strategy
 Strategic challenges, e.g. (Shortages of manpower, demographic trend) faced with a
talent management approach and changes in HR policies and practices related to location
and relocation management, planning and forecasting, staffing (to include attracting,
selecting, retaining, reducing and removing), training and developing, and evaluating
employees consistent with a firm’s strategic direction while taking into account the
evolving concerns of the workforce and regulatory requirements.
(Total: 70 marks)
1. Marking Criteria – Individual Report
1. Structure and Approach: Relevance to question; treatment in depth; originality and creativity
thought; justification of organisational choices; logical structure;
introduction and a summary / conclusion. 20%
2. Reasoning, Argument and Analysis: Accurate presentation of study; logical development of
the argument; evaluative discussion and synthesis of the
content; depth and detail; appropriate conclusions drawn 40%
3. Investigation and Use of Sources: use of appropriate and accurate resources with
constructive and critical information which contribute to
body of knowledge 30%
4. Presentation and Style: Legibility; grammar; spelling; absence of typing errors; clear layout;
requested information included 10%
TOTAL MARKS 100%
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PART B: Individual Assignment (Self-Reflection)
You are also required to write a report of 1000 words, which reflects on your contribution to the
learning experience and your personal experiences of the skills element of the module.
(Total: 30 marks)
Candidates must pay attention to the following:
 Critical evaluation and discussion. Issues will be dealt with deeper and on an analytical
plan, based on good research – with relevant examples, data projection and commentaries.
 Balanced researched materials. Appropriate and different sources which must include
sufficient academic research, not just secondary research from URLs.
 Proper referencing and citation. Harvard Referencing is a must. Citation must include,
apart from the normal details, the page number from which the issue for discussions has been
taken. (Refer to Staffordshire University’s codes of practice from their website,
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/current/regulations/index.php)
Please pay particular attention to the following:
 The executive summary should be no more than one paragraph, but it should excite interest
for a reader, other than the assessor, to read the whole.
 Ensure that the contents page precisely reflects the whole content of the reporting including
the executive summary and appendices.
 Page numbering: Ensure that the contents page accurately reflects the position of the
contents. Page numbers prior to the ‘introduction’ should be roman numerals. From the
introduction onwards page numbering should be Arabic.
 Bibliography/references should be listed according to the Harvard convention with authors
listed in alphabetical order.
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Marking Criteria
The criteria below detail the areas, which will be taken into account when the assignment is
marked.
1. To address the subject satisfactorily the assignment length should be at least 2,000 words
[excluding diagrams and appendices] up to a maximum of 3,000 words. A typed format is
mandatory.
2. Pass assignments are expected to be legible, tidy, well organised and written in clear
understandable English. The report should include an executive summary or abstract at
the beginning and end with clear conclusions and recommendations. If you have any
problems with report formats please do not hesitate to contact me.
3. High grades [70%, 75%, +80%] need to demonstrate sustained coherent analytical ability.
A systematic approach to analysis and evaluation is required for grades 70% to 85% - for
grades at the higher end of the scale, integration and synthesis is a requirement. The
quality of the arguments used to develop and support prescriptions/recommendations are,
the essential test of integration.
4. Evidence of reading and some understanding of concepts are needed to achieve a pass
grade [50%]. Integration of theory and practice is expected for any grade above 60%.
5. You are expected to clearly state any assumptions you make, and support statements and
theories by referencing to appropriate sources. [This is essential for higher grades but
does not necessarily prejudice a pass mark [50%] if it is missing].
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Marks are awarded based on the following guidelines:
Grade Description of performance level
70% – 100% A systematic approach to analysis and evaluation is required. The quality
of the arguments used to develop and support
prescriptions/recommendations are essential. There were matured and
interesting points that rose up on the research. Each point is supported
with a valid explanation. The candidate shows understanding of subject
matter. There were no grammatical errors or spelling mistakes.
60% – 69% There were sufficient points raised with valid explanations provided.
There is an adequate understanding of subject matter. Minor grammatical
errors and spelling mistakes.
50% – 59% No clear understanding of article subject. Insufficient points given and
explanations are unclear or not helpful in clarifying points. Major
grammatical and spelling mistakes.
Below 50% You did not show understanding of the subject matter. Points are off-
topic and do not tie back to the article. No understanding of theories and
concepts taught. Not enough reference given. Numerous grammatical and
spelling mistakes.
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