The Report is based on the case study Appraisals at Yarra Bank on pages
347-348 of the textbook. A photocopy is available on Moodle.
Your task is to read the case study, and answer Questions 1 and 2.
This written assessment is designed to assist students develop skills in the
analysis of a typical business situation based on performance management,
the HR legal framework, and theories and models relevant to contemporary
people management issues. It requires you to analyse the current situation of
the case study, identify and specify the organisational issues, and provide to
management practical and appropriate recommendations based on best
practice people and performance management.
The secondary purpose of this assessment is to give students the opportunity
to enhance their research, analysis, critical thinking and written
communication skills; particularly in the areas of developing argument in the
context of business report writing. Your report should be up to 1500 words
(excluding references). Students are expected to engage in extensive research
within the academic literature, using at least five academic references