MGX9950

Human resource development ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Richard Cooney

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: This unit offers a broad perspective on the development of human resources within organisations by examining the role of training and development and career development within the Human Resource Management function of a business enterprise. It examines major theories relevant to human resource development and career development, including human capital theory, the theory of the psychological contract and the theory of the learning organisation.

Assessment: Individual Assignment (3000 words): 30%, Individual Assignment (3000 words): 30%, Examination (2 hours): 40%.

Contact Hours: 3 hours of class contact per week.

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Prohibitions: Nil