MGT5DPP
DEVELOPING PEOPLE AND HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONS
MGT5DPP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop a contextual understanding of the link between developing people and organisational performance in terms of the human resource development (HRD) function. Based on this understanding, you will have the opportunity for a detailed and practical exploration of workforce development. By the end of this subject, you should be able to critically analyse factors that contribute to high performing organisations through the learning and development of individuals and teams.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the problems and challenges in human resource development (HRD)
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover key theoretical positions around high performance. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these theoretical positions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
02. Explain the main theoretical positions describing HRD, high performance and high performance issues.
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover issues around the management and development of people and organisational performance. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
03. Analyse the links between HRD and performance at the individual, team and organization level.
- Activities:
- Assessment tasks constructed to enable students to develop expertise and skills in engaging with challenges of developing high performance organisations. Group work assignment will require collaboration and cooperation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
04. Propose practical solutions to issues and challenges in workforce development.
- Activities:
- Assessment tasks constructed to enable students to develop expertise and skills in engaging with challenges of developing high performance organisations. Group work assignment will require collaboration and cooperation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual written assignment (1000 words equivalent) | Online instances - 1000 words equivalent through structured online forums. Blended instances - 1000 words equivalent through structured in class activities and online forums. | 20 | 02 |
| One individual written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| One individual written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One individual presentation (1000 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
City Campus, 2019, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size40
Enrolment information School/College education committee decision to have a quota for block mode subjects Students of courses which this subject is part of discipline core have a priority for enrolment
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Four 6.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual written assignment (1000 words equivalent) | Online instances - 1000 words equivalent through structured online forums. Blended instances - 1000 words equivalent through structured in class activities and online forums. | 20 | 02 |
| One individual written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| One individual written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One individual presentation (1000 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual written assignment (1000 words equivalent) | Online instances - 1000 words equivalent through structured online forums. Blended instances - 1000 words equivalent through structured in class activities and online forums. | 20 | 02 |
| One individual written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| One individual written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One individual presentation (1000 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual written assignment (1000 words equivalent) | Online instances - 1000 words equivalent through structured online forums. Blended instances - 1000 words equivalent through structured in class activities and online forums. | 20 | 02 |
| One individual written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| One individual written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One individual presentation (1000 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 08
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 08 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual written assignment (1000 words equivalent) | Online instances - 1000 words equivalent through structured online forums. Blended instances - 1000 words equivalent through structured in class activities and online forums. | 20 | 02 |
| One individual written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| One individual written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One individual presentation (1000 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |