Write an account on the rationale for and challenges which influence workforce planning

All organisations need a workforce with skills and behaviours that will better enable them to meet their objectives. In competitive environments, having the right people in the right place and at the right time continues to be a challenge.

Assessment brief CMI 512 has been designed to enable learners to evidence their understanding of the rationale for workforce planning and demonstrate know how to develop a workforce plan to meet organisational objectives.

»	assessment tasks and WORD COUNT

Assessment brief CMI 512 features the following assessment tasks. Further detail is provided against each assessment task within the brief.

	Assessment Task	Learning outcomes covered by assessment method10	Assessment criteria	Guideline word count
1	Write an account on the rationale for and challenges which influence workforce planning	LO1 Understand the rationale for workforce planning	1.1 Analyse the rationale for workforce planning within organisations	Approx. 1000 words
1.2 Assess challenges which influence workforce planning
2a	Write an account on the use of theoretical models in workforce planning	LO2 Understand the principles and practices of workforce planning	2.1 Evaluate the use of theoretical models in workforce planning	Approx. 500 words
2b	Write a report entitled: Principles and practices of workforce planning	LO2 Understand the principles and practices of workforce planning	2.2 Examine the use of data and information to determine human resource need	Approx. 800 words
2.3 Examine the impact of organisational objectives on flexible employment practices
2c	Create a workforce plan in line with organisational objectives	LO2 Understand the principles and practices of workforce planning	2.4 Develop a workforce plan to meet organisational objectives	Approx. 700 words If Work Based Evidence is presented it must not exceed SIX (6) A4 pages

Guideline word count

The written word, however generated and recorded, is still expected to form the majority of assessable work produced by Learners at Level 5. The amount and volume of work for this unit should be broadly comparable to a word count of 2500-3000 words within a margin of +/-10%. The excessive use of word count is not grounds for referral, however the CMI reserve the right to return work to the Centre for editing and resubmission by the Learner.

The following are excluded from inclusion in word count, if used and not required by the assessment brief an introduction to a job role, organisation or department. index or contents pages, headings and sub headings, diagrams, charts and graphs, reference list or bibliography, reflective statement drawn from undertaking the assignment and how this has impacted on the learner’s work.

Please see the CMI Assessment Guidance Policy for further guidance.

»	the rationale for WORKFORCE PLANNING

It is important for a manager to understand the rationale for and challenges which influence workforce planning.

task 1

Write an account which uses examples to:

Analyse the rationale for workforce planning within organisations (AC1.1)
Assess challenges which influence workforce planning (AC1.2)

Guidance for completion of Task 1

The account should include sub headings. You may choose to include tables and diagrams (as appropriate) to support your discussion.You are encouraged to consider the use of good practice examples from an organisation you know well or have researched.Please refer to the indicative content for each assessment criteria (AC) outlined in the unit specification.