HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
MGT3HRD
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The pace and volume of organisational change is drawing increasing attention to the ways that human resource development (HRD) activities can ensure that organisation members have what it takes to successfully meet these challenges. In this subject you will focus on an integrated and strategic approach to HRD which fosters a long-term, work-related learning capacity. You will examine the foundational concepts of HRD (including the theory of learning) and the HRD process from theoretical and practical perspectives. You will also examine HRD applications within modern business organisations including skills, and technical training, coaching, career management and, organisational development.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MGT2HRM or THS2SLM
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: MGT2HRD
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Human Resource Development 7e | Prescribed | Werner, J. and Desimone, R. (2017) | Cengage |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the importance of human resource development activities in modern organisations.
- Activities:
- Models, principles and processes introduced, explained and modelled in lectures Students practise through class discussion, case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension exercises and independent reading.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse the human resource development needs of an organisation.
- Activities:
- Models, principles and processes introduced, explained and modelled in lectures. Students practise through class discussion, case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension exercises and independent reading.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Design, implement and evaluate a human resource development program.
- Activities:
- Models, principles and processes introduced, explained and modelled in lectures. Students practise through class discussion, case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension exercises and independent reading.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Critically analyse the efficacy of current human resource development practices in a variety of organisational settings.
- Activities:
- Models, principles and processes introduced, explained and modelled in lectures. Students practise through class discussion, case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension exercises and independent reading.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Develop innovative strategies which facilitate an employee's career development and professional practice.
- Activities:
- Models, principles and processes introduced, explained and modelled in lectures. Students practise through class discussion, case studies, experiential exercises, comprehension exercises and independent reading.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1-3 hrs of online learning activities prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resource Development Training Plan (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Case study analysis (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1-3 hrs of online learning activities prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resource Development Training Plan (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Case study analysis (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber
Class requirements
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1-3 hrs of online learning activities prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resource Development Training Plan (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Case study analysis (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |