MGT3005: Workforce Design Assessment

Assessment 2

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Task Overview

Due Date and Time: 21 March 2025 by 11:59 pm AEST

Assessed Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
This assessment addresses the following CLOs:

• CLO1: Explore the challenges and benefits associated with developing sustainable workforces, including workforce planning, designing jobs, and valuing jobs within a diverse workforce.

• CLO4: Critically reflect on the experiences of work design and provide advice to relevant stakeholders using workforce design insights.

Task Rationale:
This assignment contains two distinct parts: Part A and Part B, which are unrelated.

• PART A: A critical, personal reflection on your job’s design with recommendations for improvement (drawn from Topic 4 on Job Design).

• PART B: A personal reflection to inform your future HR or managerial practice based on your choice of two (2) workforce design topics from Topics 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Task Instructions

 

Requirements:

1. Analysis of Job Design:

   • Reflect upon a job (paid or unpaid) you currently hold or have previously held.

   • Compare your job’s current design against the elements of Hackman and Oldham’s Job Characteristics Model (JCM).

   • Assess how much the JCM dimensions are present in your job.

2. Recommendations for Improvement:

   • Suggest at least two (2) ways to improve your job design and job outcomes.

   • Recommendations can use JCM and/or other job redesign approaches from Topic 4.

Job Table (to include at start of reflection):

Job Detail Response Job Title Example: Administrative Assistant Industry Example: Wholesale supplies for building and construction Time in Job Example: Three years Supervisor Example: Reports to Office Manager Employer/Team Size Example: 25 people total; 3 in immediate team Major Objective Example: Maintain records of product orders, sales, returns, deliveries, and customer accounts Job Owner ‘This is my own job experience’ or ‘Reporting on another person’s job experience’ Job Engagement Rating Example: 7/10

Instructions

Choose two (2) of the following options and reflect on your future HR or managerial practice. Respond to the tasks below for each option:

1. Option 1 – Job Analysis and Job Descriptions (Topic 2)

   • Explain the significance for talent management and sustainable workforce development.

   • Reflect on personal experiences, anecdotes, or concerns shaping your practice/thoughts.

   • Identify new learning to take forward in your HR or management career.

2. Option 2 – Workforce Planning (Topic 3)

   • Explain significance in today’s dynamic job market.

   • Reflect on personal experiences, anecdotes, or concerns shaping your practice/thoughts.

   • Identify new learning for future HR or management practice.

3. Option 3 – HR Data Management (Topic 3)

   • Explain importance of HR data management and digital competence.

   • Reflect on experiences, concerns, or anecdotes shaping your practice/thoughts.

   • Identify new learning for future HR or management practice.

4. Option 4 – Inclusive Workplaces (Topic 4)

   • Explain why diversity and inclusion are important for sustainable workforce development.

   • Reflect on experiences, anecdotes, or concerns shaping your practice/thoughts.

   • Identify new learning for future HR or management practice.

5. Option 5 – Valuing Jobs for Equitable Base Pay (Topic 5)

   • Explain significance of valuing jobs and equitable base pay.

   • Reflect on experiences, anecdotes, or concerns shaping your practice/thoughts.

   • Identify new learning for future HR or management practice..

Format Requirements

• Use long-form written expression with headings and meaningful dot points.

• Avoid diagrams; essay/report format not required.

• Clear and well-structured writing is essential for scoring.

Task Snapshot

Attribute Detail Length 2,000 words combined for Part A and B (1,000 words each max) Weighting 40% Marks Allocation Part A = 40 marks

Acceptable AI Use

• Level 1 – AI Assisted Structure Checking: AI tools may be used to check structure, grammar, coherence, and flow, but must not generate new content.

• Include AI tools used and prompts at the beginning of the submission.

• Save drafts pre- and post-AI usage.

Academic Integrity

• Must comply with UniSQ policy on Academic Integrity.

• All work must be original; discussion of course content with peers is allowed but copying is prohibited.

• AI-generated text or work copied from others is considered academic misconduct.

Assessment Marking

• Refer to the Assessment 2 Rubric available on StudyDesk for criteria.

Submission Information

• Submit both Part A and Part B together in one Microsoft Word document (max 1 MB).

• File naming: SURNAME_GIVENNAME_MGT3005_A2.docx

• No coversheet required.

Turnitin Submission

• All assignments checked automatically for plagiarism.

• Turnitin provides a similarity/originality report (may take up to 24 hours).

• Review the report to ensure originality.

• Once submitted, assignments cannot be edited.

Moderation

• Assessors meet to compare judgements before final marks are awarded.

Late Submission & Extensions

• Extensions only considered if requested according to UniSQ policies on late submissions and compassionate/compelling circumstances.

Referencing

• Use Harvard style referencing (7th edition).

• Conduct wider reading beyond study books to support reflections.

• Include a combined reference list at the end (excluded from word count).

Learning Outcomes Addressed:

• CLO1: Explore challenges and benefits in developing sustainable workforces, including workforce planning, job design, and job valuation.

• CLO4: Critically reflect on work design experiences and provide actionable advice using workforce design insights.

Assessment Structure:

Part A – Job Design Reflection:

• Analyze a current or past job using Hackman and Oldham’s Job Characteristics Model (JCM).

• Evaluate the presence of JCM dimensions: skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.

• Recommend at least two improvements using JCM or other job redesign approaches.

• Include a preliminary job table detailing: job title, industry, time in role, supervisor, team size, major objectives, job owner, and engagement rating.

Part B – Future HR or Managerial Practice Reflection:

• Choose two topics from:

  1. Job Analysis and Job Descriptions

  2. Workforce Planning

  3. HR Data Management

  4. Inclusive Workplaces

  5. Valuing Jobs for Equitable Base Pay

• Reflect on:

  • Significance of the topic for sustainable workforce development

  • Personal experiences, anecdotes, or concerns shaping your perspective

  • Key learnings to apply in future HR or managerial roles

Formatting and Style Requirements:

• Long-form written reflection with headings and meaningful dot points

• Avoid diagrams; essay/report format not required

• Well-structured, clear writing is essential

AI Use: Level 1 – Structure checking only. AI cannot generate content. Record tools and prompts used.

Academic Integrity: All work must be original; discussion is allowed, copying is not. AI-generated content or work copied from others constitutes misconduct.

Submission:

• Submit both parts in one Word document (max 1 MB)

• File naming convention: 

• No coversheet required

• Turnitin plagiarism check applies

Referencing: Use Harvard style (7th edition). Include a combined reference list (excluded from word count).

Mentor-Guided Approach to Completing the Assessment

Step 1: Understanding Assessment Requirements

• The Academic Mentor first reviewed the assessment brief with the student, highlighting Part A and Part B requirements, word limits, and learning outcomes.

• Emphasis was placed on reflecting critically rather than summarizing theory, ensuring alignment with JCM and workforce design principles.

Step 2: Part A – Job Design Reflection

1. Job Selection: The student selected a current job experience.

2. Job Table Completion: Mentor guided the student to provide preliminary details: job title, team size, major responsibilities, and engagement rating.

3. Analysis Using JCM: The student assessed skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback. Mentor encouraged linking personal experiences with each dimension.

4. Recommendations: Mentor supported identifying two practical ways to enhance job design (e.g., increasing autonomy, introducing cross-training).

Step 3: Part B – Future HR/Managerial Practice

1. Topic Selection: Student selected Workforce Planning and Inclusive Workplaces.

2. Significance Analysis: Mentor helped explain why each topic is crucial for sustainable workforce development.

3. Reflection: Student shared personal experiences and challenges related to workforce planning and diversity.

4. Learning Application: Mentor guided the student to identify actionable strategies for future HR practice, integrating theory with practical insights.

Step 4: Draft Review and AI Assistance

• The mentor advised using AI tools only for grammar and structure checking.

• Student saved pre- and post-AI drafts to maintain academic integrity.

Step 5: Finalization

• The student ensured proper headings, coherent flow, and meaningful dot points.

• All references were compiled in Harvard style.

• Turnitin check was performed before submission to confirm originality.

Outcome Achieved

• Part A: Clear analysis of job design using JCM, with actionable recommendations for improvement.

• Part B: Thoughtful reflections on chosen HR topics, linking personal experience with workforce design principles and future managerial applications.

• Learning Objectives Covered:

  • Critical understanding of sustainable workforce design

  • Ability to reflect on and improve job design

  • Application of HR theories to real-world practice

  • Recognition of diversity, inclusion, and equitable job valuation

  • Integration of workforce planning into sustainable HR practices

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