bua5her strategic hr
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
BUA5HER
2019
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 management (HRM) is increasingly part of an organisation's strategy development and implementation. HRM 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 explore key strategic HRM concepts that contribute to organisational effectiveness. You will be encouraged to critically examine how specific HR practices can be applied in the general management context.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUO5HER
Equivalent subjects BUO5HER
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | TBD | Recommended | 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. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Evaluate the strategic contribution that HR management can make to organisational performance
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Critically analyse and apply HR management theories and research to an organisational problem
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Critically analyse how local, national, and global trends affect HR management
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2019, Week 29-30, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 29 - 30
Four 8.0 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 29 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Please refer to the MBA Student Information LMS Page for days and times."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x Individual Proposal (equivalent to 2000 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 |