Article Review Assignment Guide

Each student will review one recent (<6 years old: articles published 2015-2021) journal
articles within the scope of Human Resource Management. This activity is designed to
enhance students’ skill and knowledge by critically reviewing journal articles, book chapters
and working papers related to topics in Human Resource Management. The review involves
identification of the theme the selected article attempts to address, evaluation of the theories
the author presents as a basis of the study and a comment on validity of the position the
author has taken. More importantly, students should evaluate conclusion of the article in light
of the existing literature and also comment as to which particular area it contributes for body
of knowledge. Specifically, your review should address the following vital issues:

(1) What is the major objective of the article?

(2) What are the theories and findings discussed in the paper and how do they compare?
(3) If the author argues supporting/rejecting theory and findings, what are his/her reasons and
how valid are the reasons?
(4) How well are conclusions of the article aligned with the findings of the study?
(5) What exactly does the work contribute and relate to the overall topic of your course?
(6) In your opinion, what were the strengths and weaknesses of the paper?
Your review report should be structured as follows:
1) Summary of the article focusing on the following major issues (maximum 1/2 page)
- Purpose of the article/ Problem statement
- Methodology
- Findings, Conclusions, and policy recommendations.
2) Your evaluation of the article based on the points 2 through 4.(maximum 1 page)
3) Your comment on point number 5(maximum ½ page)
4) Your opinion about the strengths and weaknesses of the article(maximum ½ page)
5) Lessons learnt from the article

Tips!

Download articles from “Google Scholar” for review!

For articles without open access use “Science Hub/Sci-hub” to download.

Note!
Deadline: Last date of submission- December 31, 2021

By:- Zemenu Bires (PhD)