CIPD 7CO02: People Management & Development Strategies for Performance

When marking assessments, it is essential to carefully consider the general requirements established by the QAA for Level 7. The CIPD interprets these requirements as follows, expecting learners to demonstrate the following competencies, where applicable to the assessment question:

1. Systematic Understanding and Critical Awareness: Learners should exhibit a comprehensive understanding of knowledge and techniques, along with a critical awareness of problems and emerging insights in their field of study and professional practice.
2. Original Application of Knowledge: Learners are expected to apply their knowledge in innovative ways to address practical issues.
3. Decision-Making in Complex Situations: Learners should demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions on complex issues, both systematically and creatively, and justify their conclusions even in the absence of complete data.
4. Self-Direction and Professional Problem-Solving: Learners must show initiative and insight in addressing and resolving problems, as well as in planning and executing tasks at a professional level.
5. Effective Communication: Learners should be able to communicate their conclusions clearly and confidently, influencing both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
6. Critical Reflection and Lifelong Learning: Learners are expected to demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and critical reflection, advancing their knowledge and understanding through independent learning and the development of new, high-level skills.
7. Professional Presentation: Learners should maintain a consistent and professional standard of presentation throughout their work.

Additionally, generic marking guidance can be found in the accompanying grid, which differentiates between grades by using descriptors under each criterion.

CIPD Unit Learning And Development Practice 7OS02 Assignment

Question 3 (AC1.3)

You are asked to make a presentation to the senior management       team in your organisation which examines ‘resource-based approaches to the development of people management strategy’. Explain the underpinning theory and provide one recommendation about how it might help improve your organisation’s long-term success. What key points would you make? Justify your answer.

Question 6 (AC2.2)

With reference to your organisation’s record in the field of employee retention, evaluate current developments in employee retention. Put forward two distinct recommendations for measures that might reduce levels of unwanted employee turnover in your organisation. Justify your choice.

Question 10 (AC3.2)

You are asked to make a short presentation at a local CIPD branch meeting about how people managers can best carry out an audit focussing on how ethical the practices within their function are. Critically assess the nature of ethics and professionalism in people practice to underpin the key points you make.

Question 15 (AC4.3)

Drawing on examples and published research, assess why the effective management of expatriate staff can be challenging and often leads to disappointing outcomes in practice.  What one major recommendation would you make to an organisation that was about to expatriate a senior manager to work in an overseas subsidiary for the first time? Justify your answer