MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Business & Economics Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


MGC3420

Human resource development

Dr Lynne Bennington and Mrs Elizabeth Mullen

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures per week and one 1-hour tutorial per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: MGC2430 plus either MGC2410 or MGC2420

Objectives On completion of this subject students should have an understanding of the role of human resource development in the success of organisations; have the ability to examine the theoretical and design considerations in the development of training programs for the workplace; have gained some experience in developing and delivering presentation; the ability to recognise and critically evaluate the ethical issues involved in specific training techniques.

Synopsis This subject examines the various roles of human resource development in organisations: training; education; career guidance; and organisational development. It examines many of the applicable theories and factors affecting training outcomes; as well as the economic, ethical, legal and financial considerations.

Assessment Written (two 2000-word assignments): 40% + tutorial presentations: 20% + Examination (2 hours): 40%

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