Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit examines the strategic roles of human resource development in organisations: training; management and career development; and organisational development. Theories and factors affecting training outcomes; and economic, ethical, legal and financial considerations are considered also.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• analyse the strategic importance of human resource development (HRD) in the success of organisations and within the context of environmental pressures and government policy
• evaluate the nature and importance of theories of learning in the development of HRD programs
• develop skills in identifying HRD needs, the development of objectives, the design of programs to meet objectives and the evaluation
• explain and apply models of career management and other emerging HRD themes.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Glennis Hanley

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

MGF2661

Prohibitions

MGC3420