| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Introduction to Human Resource Management |
| Unit ID: | BUHRM1501 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 080303 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This course is designed to enable students to examine the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in contributing to the long term performance and viability of organisations. Students will be provided with an understanding of the functions of HRM and how HRM integrates and interrelates with other functions of management. The course content will establish a structured framework for further specialist study in HRM. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Examine the function of HRM from the perspective of a practitioner and the perspective ofmanagement |
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| K2. | Explain the relationship between HRM and productivity and performance |
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| K3. | Contrast the relationship of HRM with other areas of professional activity |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Analyse staffing needs and relate to organisation strategic planning |
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| S2. | Relate HRM theories and models to the practice of HRM activities |
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| S3. | Demonstrate and synthesise strategies to meet HRM issues and problems |
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| S4. | Analyse HRM tools for activities such as performance appraisal and remuneration programs |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Transfer and apply a diverse range of HRM functions, across multiple industries from a global perspective using appropriate HRM theories |
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| A2. | Relate HRM theories and concepts to current HRM issues from an ethical, socially responsible and international perspective |
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| Unit Content: |
•Strategic Human Resource Management
•Human Resource Planning/HRIMS
•Job Analysis and Job Design
•Recruitment and Selection
•Appraising and Managing Performance
•Human Resource Development and Career Planning and Development
•Employee Motivation, Remuneration and Benefits
•Industrial Relations
•Managing Change and Negotiation
•Employee Health and Safety
•Managing Diversity |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1 S1,S2,S3 A1,A2 | HRM research project (individual) | Individual written assignment | 20-30% | | 2. | K1 S1,S2,S3 A1,A2 | Research Project - Group or Individual component | Group or Individual report | 20-40% | | 3. | K1,K2,K3 S1,S2,S3,S4 A1,A2 | Comprehensive review of the material studied in the course | Examination | 40-60% |
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