Undergraduate - UnitMGF2661 - Human resource management

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational Unit	Department of Management
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2013 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Susan Mayson

Synopsis

This unit concentrates on the management of human resources in the external and internal organisation context. It focuses on the contribution of HRM to competitive advantage via an analysis of HR planning, job design, staffing, reward systems, staff development, and HRM auditing. The relationship between the legal, ethical and industrial relations issues and HRM is also explored.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

define the scope and purpose of HRM as an academic discipline and functions associated with HRM as a management practice
identify major changes in the business environment of business organisations and the HR function
understand the links between organisational objectives and HRM strategy and business performance
critically evaluate competing models of HRM that underpin best practice in HRM
develop knowledge about key HR functions and the challenges they pose
enhance students' capabilities to work individually and also in teams.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Susan Mayson

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

It is recommended that students complete MGF1010 before undertaking this unit

Prohibitions

MGC2430, MGG2430, MGW2430