HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
BUO5HER
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the theory and practice of human resource management and employment relations in Australia. Through the provision of a range of competing conceptualisations of the management of human resources, students will be expected to analyse the practice of HRM in contemporary workplaces. Key studies will also be conducted on a range of contemporary issues within organisations with particular focus on the involvement of HRM in the management of these issues.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO to do this subject.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5HER
Equivalent subjects: BUA5HER
Special conditions: Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO to do this subject
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Contemporary issues and challenges in HRM. 2nd Edition. | Prescribed | Holland, P., Sheehan, C., Donohue, R., & Pyman, A. (2012). | TILDE UNIVERSITY PRESS. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and apply HRM theories to empirical research on an HR
- Activities:
- Online class discussions and analysis of case studies.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Analyse the intersection of HRM and society
- Activities:
- Online discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Demonstrate capacity to compile a bibliography
- Activities:
- Assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Demonstrate the research skills
- Activities:
- Individual essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
05. Discuss the purpose and the range of activities and functions associated with Human Resource Management (HRM)
- Activities:
- Learning activities and assessment tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
06. Evaluate the strategic contribution that can be made by the HR function to organisational performance and to society
- Activities:
- Online discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 24 - 29
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 24 to week 29 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study Analysis (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| Individual essay 3000 words | 40 | 02, 01, 03, 06, 05, 04 | |
| Online participation via Discussion Board | 20 | 01, 02, 05, 06 |