Your task is to write a report of 5,000 words in which you critically evaluate the people management practices of Pound-Co. Your report must have practical implications but should also rely on academic literature to support your arguments. A list of all references should be provided at the end of your report using the APA6 th style of referencing.

Specifically you should;

• Provide an overview of the organisation in terms of industry, size, sector, history and any other relevant background information. (Approx 200 words).
• Critically examine the notion of HRM as a strategic force at Pound-Co. Explain your answer with reference to models of HR which are used or could be used. (Approx 1,000 words).

  0 Make reference to models of HR which are used or could be used
  0 Discuss the nature of alignment between HR strategy and Organisational strategy

• Critically evaluate the talent management practices which take place and consider the impact they have on achievement of the overall strategic goals of the organisation. Here you should consider; (Approx 3,000 words).
• Recruitment and selection, consider;

  0 How recruitment take place
  0 Whether this method aligns to the strategic objectives of the organisation
  0 Whether current selection methods are working

• Performance management, consider;

  0 The nature of performance management and especially appraisals
  0 The output from appraisal meetings

• Learning and development, consider;

  0 How learning needs are identified
  0 How training is evaluated
  0 Whether transfer of training occurs

• Highlight your overall conclusions. (Approx 300 words).
• Make recommendations based on your conclusions and provide suitable indications of cost and resource implications for any changes you suggest. (Approx 500 words).

  0 If you recommend change, consider how this will be implemented and what the impact will be on employees
  0 Remember though, a recommendation could also be that something stays the same!