Company name : Coles
Task: identify a problem situation (HR problem) in an organisation they have access to-preferably an organisation where at least one group member works or has worked recently. The focus has to be on an unresolved problem (only one problem).
This task is designed to develop your ability to:
- contribute fruitfully to a group task;
- assess a HRM issue or problem as objectively as possible;
- appreciate the potential of theory in managerial decision making and problem solving;
- apply theory to ‘real life';
- take responsibility for resolving the problem or issue by designing a practical course of action (rather than merely making recommendations).
you are required to do a Provide a brief introduction to the organisation (it is acceptable to withhold the name of the organisation).
1 Describe the problem, as much as possible in terms of the observable or measurable symptoms it manifests, for example: employee unrest, frequent industrial action, high absenteeism, workplace bullying/harassment, low morale, loss of profit, sabotage etc. (250 words)
2 research on appraisal methods of company (Coles) competitors example Woolworths and ikea (500 words)
3 Design a change program or set of activities and procedures utilising some aspect or aspects of your analysis (actual action plan). The change program should be intended to solve or improve the situation. (500 words)