Question 1

(25 Marks)

‘The overall goal of the People Plan in 2018 remains much as it was in 2016: to ensure that the department has skilled,

talented, diverse and high-performing people, who are proud to work for MHCLG and are supported and trusted by

empowering and inclusive leaders".

In light of this statement provide an analysis of the best practices used by the Ministry of Housing. Communities and Local

Government (MHCLG) in managing human resources, that you view as suitable recommendations for other organisations to

adopt in order to achieve organisational goals and strategy. The discussion should outline why you believe these practices

are relevant in supporting the organisational strategy.

Question 2

(25 Marks)

‘Each pillar has an aggregate RAG rating of performance which comprises of a number of subsidiary measures and is

reported on quarterly on a red. amber or green performance rating scorecard, along with additional explanatory

commentary." Based on the organisational context of the Ministry of Housing. Communities and Local Government, advise

managers on the relevance and application of the performance management process, and how to use the Results

Approach to performance management.

Question 3

(25 Marks)

According to Christine Hewitt, the Director of People Capability and Change at the time the Plan was drawn up, there was a

significant shift in emphasis between People Plan 1' and People Plan 2, which partly took account of progress made, but

also heavily reflected the shift in the strategy, focus and ambition of the newly re-christened Ministry.

With reference to the case study, and application of relevant theory on the Strategic Management Process, critically discuss

the significant integration that exists between an organisation's human resource strategy with the overall business strategy.

The Discussion should examine the benefits of this interaction for contemporary organisations.

Question 4

(25 Marks)

“Leadership development work was described as a painting the Forth Road Bridge' type of activity that has seen significant

improvement but needs to continue to be delivered effectively and adapt with time". Examine the purpose of undertaking a

training needs analysis at three critical levels, to ensure that leadership development initiatives produce the expected

Return on Investment at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.