HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

MGT2HRM

2020

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 (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Alice Li

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

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.

02. Discuss the need for organisations to facilitate the strategic partnership between management and employees.

03. Select and analyse relevant academic literature to provide critical analysis of HRM.

04. Summarise, analyse and organise case studies and research materials on a range of HRM topics through cooperative teamwork.

05. Present a portfolio of work based on key HRM concepts.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Written Essay (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Group Report (750-1000 words per student)4 students per group	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3, SILO4
Individual Assessment (2000 words)This assessment may consist of a case study, policy writing or short answer questions.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Written Essay (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Group Report (750-1000 words per student)4 students per group	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3, SILO4
Individual Assessment (2000 words)This assessment may consist of a case study, policy writing or short answer questions.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Written Essay (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Group Report (750-1000 words per student)4 students per group	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3, SILO4
Individual Assessment (2000 words)This assessment may consist of a case study, policy writing or short answer questions.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jeremy Seward

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Written Essay (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Group Report (750-1000 words per student)4 students per group	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3, SILO4
Individual Assessment (2000 words)This assessment may consist of a case study, policy writing or short answer questions.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Written Essay (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Group Report (750-1000 words per student)4 students per group	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3, SILO4
Individual Assessment (2000 words)This assessment may consist of a case study, policy writing or short answer questions.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Written Essay (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Group Report (750-1000 words per student)4 students per group	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3, SILO4
Individual Assessment (2000 words)This assessment may consist of a case study, policy writing or short answer questions.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Written Essay (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Group Report (750-1000 words per student)4 students per group	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3, SILO4
Individual Assessment (2000 words)This assessment may consist of a case study, policy writing or short answer questions.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alice Li

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Written Essay (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Group Report (750-1000 words per student)4 students per group	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3, SILO4
Individual Assessment (2000 words)This assessment may consist of a case study, policy writing or short answer questions.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5