HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
MGT3HRD
2020
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJasvir Nachatar Singh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MGT2HRM or THS2SLM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MGT2HRD
Equivalent subjects MGT2HRD
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the importance of human resource development activities in modern organisations.
- Activities:
- Case studies, class discussion and activities
- 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:
- Class discussion, case studies
- 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:
- Individual wriiten report
- 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:
- Class discussion, Individual case study analysis
- 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:
- Class discussion, case studies, experiential exercises, HR Training plan
- 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)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJasvir Nachatar Singh
Class requirements
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
"Students are expected to undertake 1-3 hrs of online learning activities prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group HRD Training Plan | Written report- 1300 words per student. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Written Report | 1300 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Case Analysis | 1750 words | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJasvir Nachatar Singh
Class requirements
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
27
-
28
Six 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 27 to week 28
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
27
-
28
Six 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 27 to week 28
and delivered via online.
"Students are expected to undertake 1-3 hrs of online learning activities prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group HRD Training Plan | Written report- 1300 words per student. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Written Report | 1300 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Case Analysis | 1750 words | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJasvir Nachatar Singh
Class requirements
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
"Students are expected to undertake 1-3 hrs of online learning activities prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group HRD Training Plan | Written report- 1300 words per student. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Written Report | 1300 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Case Analysis | 1750 words | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |