Monash University Business & Economics handbook 1995

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MGM2821

Human resource management systems

Mr Max Coulthard

6 points * 3 hours per week * Caulfield,Peninsula * Prerequisite: MGM2661

Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate: an understanding of information technology and human resource and their place in gaining competitive advantage; an appreciation of two different HR system models, together with their respective strengths and weaknesses; an understanding of selection and implementation strategies; an understanding of how people data can be processed and presented; a practical working knowledge of a live HR system.

Synopsis The role IT and HR play in gaining competitive advantage; computer technology; information economics including needs analysis and workplace re-design; system models including in-house and packaged; implementation hurdles; using a HR system; using HR data; and strategic issues including key performance indicators.

Assessment Written individual (1000 words): 15% * Participation: 15% * Group (including presentation): 30% * Examination (2 hours): 40%

Prescribed texts

Kavanagh M and others Human resource information systems: development and application PWS-Kent, 1990

Gallagher M Computers and personnel management Heinemann, 1991


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