Human Resource Management

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Unit Title:

Human Resource Management

Unit ID:

BUHRM5912

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

080303

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

Overall this course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts of human resource management by exploring the critical relationships between human resource management and improved productivity and performance in organisations. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of key human resource functions in the development of organisations, and by doing so, demonstrate the capacity to identify and analyse significant human resource management issues within organisations

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component: No

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:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

K1.	Outline the human resource management process within an organisation in order to determine the role of human resource management (HRM) in strategic planning

K2.	Differentiate between different human resource management strategies

K3.	Evaluate the effectiveness of human resource management functions

K4.	Appraise the principal elements of human resource management and assess their relationship to the strategic and operational management of organisations

K5.	Examine human resource management principles and theories and judge their generalisation to both domestic and global organisations

Skills:

S1.	Critique existing and relevant literature and evaluate HRM theories impact upon human resource management

S2.	Interpret HRM needs and benefits and determine the most appropriate HRM method(s) for management

S3.	Prepare a report for management which communicates the development of strategies to improve HRM practices within the organisation

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Transfer and apply HRM concepts in new and varied situations

A2.	Use independent judgement in developing a solution to an HRM problem in a new situation

Unit Content:

Topics may include:

1.Introducing HRM

2.The management of human resources in the firm.

3.The scope, objectives and strategic aims of HRM;

4.Human resource planning and information systems;

5.Job analysis, design and evaluation;

6.Recruitment and selection

7.Managing employee retention and turnover;

8.Human resource development;

9.Reward and compensation systems, performance related pay;

10.Performance management;

11.Evaluating human resource management

12.Industrial relations

13.Workplace issues and themes such as equal opportunity, quality management and global perspectives of HRM

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1, K2, K3, S1, A1	Students are required to assess the effectiveness of HRM practices and make recommendations for improvement in their chosen organisation(s).	Essay/ Assignment / Report	20-30
2.	K2, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A2	Students need to analyse an HRM problem and work cooperatively and productively in a group to apply HRM principles to solving the problem. They will need to engage in research and enquiry to provide support for their solution	Presentation and Report	30-40
3.	K1, K2, K3, K4, A1	The exam requires students to have a critical understanding of principal elements of HRM and their relationships to the strategic and operational management of organisations	Exam	40-50

Adopted Reference Style:

APA ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency