Assessment Question: Given contemporary contexts and dynamics (for example: COVID, financial pressures/economic crisis/ labor market shortages/ geo-political tensions) in which healthcare organizations have to operate, analyse what you consider to be the major challenges facing HR in healthcare contexts in current times and what plans and changes need to be put in place for the immediate future (i.e. 1-2 years)? Assessment Guidance: In answering the question, you may find it helpful to focus on one particular dimension, for example, training and development, reward systems, leadership, effectiveness, workforce management etc. Equally you may also choose to focus on a particular/specific national sector. By narrowing down and creating focus it will make it easier for you to respond to the question Essentially, it is important to choose a focus that really has genuine interest and value for you. In other words, write about something that you want to learn more about and understand more for your professional practice. Assessment Component Assessment Duration/ Method Type Descriptor length of Written Coursework Critical essay assessment Maximum 2500 words (+/- (10% Assessment Weighting 100% The assessment for this module is an individual critical essay of up to 2500 words in length. You should select material from throughout the module and wider afield as required. You must .use module concepts and texts as a foundation for your work In your assignment you need to demonstrate: An ability to review and critique relevant conceptual, theoretical and practitioner literature; The ability to apply theoretical frameworks and concepts to varying practical situations, instances and healthcare case contexts; The ability to understand and discuss philosophies and paradigms underpinning organizational dynamics; Make useful recommendations in relation to HR Make useful recommendations in relation to HR design/conceptualization and practice; The use of examples with which to illustrate your answer; Use of a couple/ a few sub-headings during the course of the argument/essay; Harvard referencing of all sources employed in your .assignment