HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
BUA5HER
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In a highly competitive and service-oriented economy, effectively managing human capital is essential for an organisation#s success, and human resource (HR) management is increasingly part of an organisation#s strategy development and implementation. HR is often a distinct unit within the organisation, but it is also increasingly integrated within the general management role. Thus, effective general managers must be able to identify, develop, and enhance the value of their employees. In this subject, you will be introduced to key HR management principles and functions that contribute to organisational effectiveness. You will be encouraged to critically examine how specific HR practices can be applied in the general management context.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUO5HER
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | TBD | Prescribed | TBD | TBD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the purpose and the range of activities associated with human resource (HR) management
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover issues around the management of human resources. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
02. Evaluate the strategic contribution that HR management can make to organisational performance
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover issues around the management of human resources. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
03. Critically analyse and apply HR management theories and research to an organisational problem
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover issues around the management of human resources. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
04. Critically analyse how local, national, and global trends affect HR management
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover issues around the management of human resources. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Bendigo, 2017, Week 43-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 43 - 44
Four 8.0 hours seminar per day on any day including weekend during the day from week 43 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend 4 seminars 20 - 23 October 2017 at the Bendigo Campus from 9am - 5pm"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x Individual Proposal (equivalent to 2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One x Individual Presentation (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One x Group Assignment (equivalent to 1000 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One x Individual Essay (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |