6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Coordinator(s)
Not offered in 2017
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.
Outcomes
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: 50%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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Chief examiner(s)
Prerequisites
Prohibitions
MGC3420