Requirement—2000 words, Harvard references style, intext citation need to cite the page number if needed.
Title
Having the right staff in place is a crucial element of organisational performance. Critically analyse the role of recruitment and retention in achieving a suitable workforce.
In addressing this title, you can think of:
The need for the composition of the staff body to represent the community they serve, i.e. diversity of staff
The role of HR departments in recruitment and retention
Barriers or threats to recruitment and retention such as organisational reputation
Essay Structure
Title
DO: copy the title from the list
DON’T: add a contents page
Intro (200 words)
DO: signpost the argument AND the conclusion
DON’T: define concepts, this is for the next section
Theory/concept (800 words)
DO: describe and discuss the concepts relevant to the title
DON’T: just summarise what you read in the literature
Analysis (800 words)
DO: use examples to show you know how things work in practice
DON’T: present personal opinions or value statements
Conclusion (200 words)
DO: draw a conclusion that logically follows from your argument
DON’T: summarise, that is repetitive
Wordcount
DO: note the wordcount
DON’T: go over or under the wordcount
Reference list
DO: follow the referencing guidelines provided on Moodle
DON’T: include secondary references
Assessment criteria
Approach to the topic/relevance to the question as set
address the title, using relevant literature
Descriptive and informational content
define and discuss relevant concepts and/or theories
Analysis and criticism
use the concepts to provide an argument, showing different viewpoints
Structure and clarity of argument
present a logical order to the argument from start to finish
Presentation of data, support materials, referencing and bibliography
use a range of sources presented in the required format