LO1: Understand the research process and different research approaches
1.1 Summarise the stages of the research process and compare different data collection methods
LO2: Be able to conduct a critical review of information sources in an area of HR/business practice and analyse the findings
2.1 Identify an area of HR practice for investigation
2.2 Conduct a critical review of different information sources relevant to the chosen area of HR/business practice
LO3: Be able to draw meaningful conclusions and evaluate options for change
3.1 Draw meaningful conclusions from the review and make justified recommendations for improvements in practice
LO4: Know how to deliver clear, business focused reports on an HR issue
4.1 Formulate a business report for identified stakeholders that includes an appropriate mix of diagrammatic and narrative formats