HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MGT2HRM
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore the strategic and operational issues involved in managing staff in the workplace. You will examine the challenges facing human resource managers in contemporary Australian organisations and seeks to develop an understanding of human resource management practices in our continually changing social, economic, industrial relations and organisational environments. You will explore the reasons underpinning the increasing recognition of human resource management (HRM) within organisations as well as the field's underlying purposes.Throughout this subject an emphasis is placed on a strategic approach to HRM in addition to the functional and operational aspects.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
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
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the basic concepts of human resource management from both a theoretical and applied perspective, and demonstrate how these make HRM a unique source of competitive advantage.
- Activities:
- Lecture, Online activities, Tutorials Case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension questions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Discuss the need for organisations to facilitate the strategic partnership between management and employees.
- Activities:
- Lecture, Online activities, Tutorials Case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension questions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
03. Select and analyse relevant academic literature to provide critical analysis of HRM.
- Activities:
- Lecture, Online activities, Tutorials Case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension questions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
04. Summarise, analyse and organise case studies and research materials on a range of HRM topics through cooperative teamwork.
- Activities:
- Lecture, Online activities, Tutorials Case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension questions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
05. Present a portfolio of work based on key HRM concepts.
- Activities:
- Lecture, Online activities, Tutorials Case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension questions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Report (3500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1000 words per student) This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of: discipline-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, inquiry/research and quantitative literacy. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Report (3500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1000 words per student) This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of: discipline-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, inquiry/research and quantitative literacy. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Report (3500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1000 words per student) This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of: discipline-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, inquiry/research and quantitative literacy. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Report (3500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1000 words per student) This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of: discipline-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, inquiry/research and quantitative literacy. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Report (3500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1000 words per student) This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of: discipline-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, inquiry/research and quantitative literacy. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Report (3500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1000 words per student) This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of: discipline-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, inquiry/research and quantitative literacy. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Report (3500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1000 words per student) This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of: discipline-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, inquiry/research and quantitative literacy. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Report (3500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1000 words per student) This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of: discipline-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, inquiry/research and quantitative literacy. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Report (3500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1000 words per student) This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of: discipline-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, inquiry/research and quantitative literacy. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Report (3500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1000 words per student) This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of: discipline-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, inquiry/research and quantitative literacy. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 05 |