HRM331 TMA02 (Tutor-Marked Assignment) SUSS : July 2024 Semester – Talent Management, Singapore

Exploring the Implications of Developing High Potentials in Organisations

In this assignment, you will critically analyse the concept of developing high potentials within organisations. You will be required to take a stance and support your argument using well-reasoned arguments and supporting evidence. The purpose of this assignment is to encourage you to examine the potential benefits and drawbacks of prioritising developing high potentials and to develop your critical thinking and persuasive writing skills.

1) Begin by conducting research on the topic of developing high potentials. With this research, explore both the proponents’ and critics’ perspectives to gain a comprehensive understanding of the concept.

2) Choose a stance on whether organisations should prioritise developing high potentials. You can take only one of the following positions:

a) Position 1: Organisations should prioritise developing high potentials.

b) Position 2: Organisations should not prioritise developing high potentials.

3) Write an essay presenting your stance, make sure to include the following components:

a) Introduction:

• Clearly state your chosen position on the matter.
• Provide a brief overview of the concept of developing high potentials.

b) Body Paragraphs

• Develop and present well-reasoned arguments that support your stance. Use relevant examples, case studies, or real-world scenarios to strengthen your arguments.
• Address potential counterarguments and provide counterpoints to demonstrate the validity of your position.
• Incorporate scholarly research or reputable sources to support your claims.

c) Conclusion:

• Summarise the main arguments presented in your essay.
• Succinctly restate your position and key reasons supporting it.
• Conclude with a thoughtful reflection or call to action.

4) The maximum word count for this essay is 1200 words.

5) Properly cite your sources using a recognised citation style. If you have used ChatGPT to do your research, please also declare this in the appendix, and also write your prompts, including citing the ChatGPT source.

6) IMPORTANT NOTE: You can use ChatGPT for research, to gather information, but

NOT to write this essay. The writing of this essay has to be your own, since you are forming your own opinion and stance on an issue.