cph4hrm human resourc mgt in hlth serv
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH SERVICES
CPH4HRM
2017
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.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Unit manual | Prescribed | School of Public Health | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
Readings | Health human resource management | Recommended | Mao Jingfu (2013) | People's Medical Publishing House |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Reflect critically on the components of human resources management (HRM) and HRM responsibilities
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, statement of learning goals
02. Appreciate the importance of employment relations in HRM and its legal and contractual basis
- Activities:
- Group discussion, case studies, written report
03. Critically review current personnel reforms and their implications for HR practice
- Activities:
- Group presentation, written report
04. Identify best practice in HRM
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, written report
05. Demonstrate mastery of advanced skills in planning and implementing staff recruitment, staff motivation and performance management
- Activities:
- Written report, group presentation
06. Theoretical knowledge about key HRM principles.
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, assignments
Subject options
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China, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
Ten 5.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching hours are extended to allow bilingual delivery"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
1,500-word written report (personal reform and recruitment and selection) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 01, 02 | |
2,400-word written report (job descriptions and leading and motivating) | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
Group presentation (10 minutes/member, 1000-word equivalence) | 20 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
Ten 5.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching hours are extended to allow bilingual delivery."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
1,500-word written report (personal reform and recruitment and selection) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 01, 02 | |
2,400-word written report (job descriptions and leading and motivating) | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
Group presentation (10 minutes/member, 1000-word equivalence) | 20 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2017, Week 01-15, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
Ten 5.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching hours are extended to allow bilingual delivery"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
1,500-word written report (personal reform and recruitment and selection) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 01, 02 | |
2,400-word written report (job descriptions and leading and motivating) | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
Group presentation (10 minutes/member, 1000-word equivalence) | 20 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2017, Week 10-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
Ten 5.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching hours are extended to allow bilingual delivery"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
1,500-word written report (personal reform and recruitment and selection) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 01, 02 | |
2,400-word written report (job descriptions and leading and motivating) | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
Group presentation (10 minutes/member, 1000-word equivalence) | 20 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2017, Week 20-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
Ten 5.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching hours are extended to allow bilingual delivery."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
1,500-word written report (personal reform and recruitment and selection) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 01, 02 | |
2,400-word written report (job descriptions and leading and motivating) | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
Group presentation (10 minutes/member, 1000-word equivalence) | 20 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2017, Week 33-42, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
Ten 5.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching hours are extended to allow bilingual delivery."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
1,500-word written report (personal reform and recruitment and selection) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 01, 02 | |
2,400-word written report (job descriptions and leading and motivating) | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
Group presentation (10 minutes/member, 1000-word equivalence) | 20 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2017, Week 48-02, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
Ten 5.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching hours are extended to allow bilingual delivery."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
1,500-word written report (personal reform and recruitment and selection) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
100-word statement on learning goals | 5 | 01, 02 | |
2,400-word written report (job descriptions and leading and motivating) | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
Group presentation (10 minutes/member, 1000-word equivalence) | 20 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |