HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH SERVICES
CPH4HRM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, China Health Program students are introduced to human resources management in the health sector. In particular, the subject situates the function of human resource management inside a broader perspective of management theory and practice. The responsibilities of human resource managers 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.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: George Liu
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Unit manual | Prescribed | School of Public Health | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. apply advanced conceptual, theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to human resource management practice in a changing healthcare environment
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, field visits, assignments
02. communicate effectively with a range of people in a variety of settings, interpreting and transmitting knowledge, skills and ideas, and using a variety of modes and media
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, field visits, assignments
03. practise safely and effectively, both independently and as a member of a team in a multidisciplinary work environment
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, field visits, assignments
04. independently assess evidence about innovations, generate new ideas, and identify and provide solutions or management options for complex problems in human resource management
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, field visits, assignments
05. make, and defend, ethical and socially responsible decisions in human resource management
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, field visits, assignments
China, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written report | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 02, 04 | |
| One 2,400-word written report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One in-class presentation 10 minutes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written report | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 02, 04 | |
| One 2,400-word written report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One in-class presentation 10 minutes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 01-15, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written report | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 02, 04 | |
| One 2,400-word written report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One in-class presentation 10 minutes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 10-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written report | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 02, 04 | |
| One 2,400-word written report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One in-class presentation 10 minutes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 20-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written report | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 02, 04 | |
| One 2,400-word written report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One in-class presentation 10 minutes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 33-42, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written report | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 02, 04 | |
| One 2,400-word written report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One in-class presentation 10 minutes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 48-53, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written report | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 02, 04 | |
| One 2,400-word written report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One in-class presentation 10 minutes | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |