MANAGING HUMAN RESOURSES

~ Title page report title, author name/number, submission date (not part of word limit) ~ Executive summary Report overview and summary of the aim, findings and recommendations – this is placed BEFORE the content page. (not part of word limit) ~ Table of contents List of numbered sections, including page numbers. (not part of word limit) ~ Introduction (terms of reference) - The organisational context that discussion will be applied to and a brief outline of the topics and context investigated. Also explain who will the result be presented to. ~ Main body (Often referred to as the Analysis and Findings) - Critical review of key topics or themes – In depth discussion to explain the key topic areas outlined in the specification above. This section must be informed and supported by appropriate secondary research to build the discussions and arguments and also highlight the key strengths or gaps in any particular authors perspectives. Considering analysis and finding in this section discuss the best practice that could be considered for your chosen organisation. All recommendations must be informed by secondary data and additional research information to underpin your suggestions. (make use of appropriate headings and sub-headings here and consider a mix of narrative and diagrammatic formats where appropriate to present findings.) ~ Conclusion – A clear summary of the information you reviewed in the main body of the report. ~ Reference list/ Bibliography – A completed list of all sources used in the Harvard Referencing Style as outlined in the University guidelines. (not part of word limit) ~ Appendices (if used) – eg. information supporting / enhancing the discussions in the body but not essential to its explanation. (not part of word limit)