mgt2hrx human resource management
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MGT2HRX
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 seek 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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses: LBAB, LBABM, LBABK, LDAB, LAAB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MGT2HRM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Human Resource Management Learner Resource | Prescribed | Didasko Digital, 2017 | Didasko Group |
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:
- Online activities 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:
- Online activities 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:
- Online activities Case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension questions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- 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)
04. Summarise, analyse and organise case studies and research materials on a range of HRM topics through cooperative teamwork.
- Activities:
- Online activities 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:
- Online activities 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)
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One take-home examination (equivalent of 2 hours) | Assessment will be made available for completion during a 48 hour period. | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Group Report (equivalent to 3,500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1,000 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 (1,000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One take-home examination (equivalent of 2 hours) | Assessment will be made available for completion during a 48 hour period. | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Group Report (equivalent to 3,500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1,000 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 (1,000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One take-home examination (equivalent of 2 hours) | Assessment will be made available for completion during a 48 hour period. | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Group Report (equivalent to 3,500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1,000 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 (1,000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One take-home examination (equivalent of 2 hours) | Assessment will be made available for completion during a 48 hour period. | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Group Report (equivalent to 3,500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1,000 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 (1,000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One take-home examination (equivalent of 2 hours) | Assessment will be made available for completion during a 48 hour period. | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Group Report (equivalent to 3,500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1,000 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 (1,000 words) | 20 | 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One take-home examination (equivalent of 2 hours) | Assessment will be made available for completion during a 48 hour period. | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Group Report (equivalent to 3,500 words) | 4 students per group (750-1,000 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 (1,000 words) | 20 | 05 |