Business Issues and the Contexts of Human Resources

Business Issues and the Contexts of Human Resources
Question
Answered

1  Understand key contemporary business issues affecting the HR function within private, public and third sector organisations.   

1.1 Explain types of organisations and the roles of management in them.
1.2 Analyse how HR is delivered and describe the main functional areas of management.
1.3 Evaluate business performance and the change management agenda.

2  Understand the main external contextual factors impacting on organisations and the HR function.    

2.1 Review the market and competitive contexts of organisations.
2.2 Evaluate the demographic, social and technological trends affecting organisations.
2.3 Explain the nature of globalisation and international factors affecting organisations.
2.4 Describe the impact of government and EU policy and regulations on organisations.