phe5hrm human resourc mgt in hlth serv

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH SERVICES

PHE5HRM

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students are introduced to human resources management (HRM) in the health sector. In particular, it situates the function of human resource management inside a broader perspective of management theory and practice. The responsibilities of HRM are identified and discussed, including recruitment and selection, equal opportunity in employment, training and development, performance appraisal, and occupational health and safety. Specific skills pertaining to the management of people are examined. The subject also includes an introduction to industrial relations in Australia and the changing nature of industrial relations in the health industry.

FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSandra Leggat

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects BUA5HER

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsReading pack available for purchasePrescribedN/AN/A

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Start date between: and    Key dates

City, 2014, Semester 1, Night

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSandra Leggat

Class requirements

Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 3,000-word written report50
One in-class presentation 10 minutes or 6 of 8 blog posts25
One online quiz25

Online, 2014, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSandra Leggat

Class requirements

Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
"Online equivalent of 3 hours of class time per week."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 3,000-word written report50
One in-class presentation 10 minutes or 6 of 8 blog posts25
One online quiz25