Strategic Human Resources - ZBUS8103
Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
School: School of Business @ UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Course Outline: https://gateway.unsw.adfa.edu.au/isas/current_students/outlines/index.html
Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Career: Postgraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
Enrolment Requirements:
Restricted to students enrolled in Graduate Diploma or Masters programs.
CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
Learning Outcomes
1. Have a general knowledge of the key HRM concepts, process and practices;
2. Have an appreciation of different theoretical perspectives and models used to understand HRM practice;
3. Be able to analyse key issues and challenges related to the implementation of and outcomes associated with HR strategies within the organisation and the wider environment; and
4. Be familiar with key areas of interest to practitioners, policymakers and researchers.
You are expected to achieve these outcomes in accord with the codes of ethics and behaviour endorsed by the UNSW.
Delivery Mode
Topics
- Overview and introduction to HRM
- History of HRM
- HRM strategies
- Organisational culture
- Is HR gendered?
- Job analysis, evaluation and design
- Recruitment and selection
- Performance appraisal
- Pay and rewards
- Learning and development
- Organisational restructuring
- International HRM
- IR framework
Assesments
Essay - 35%
Syndicate Presentation - 15%
Take-home Exam - 40%
Course Texts
Nankervis N, Compton R, Baird, M and Coffey, J, (2011) Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice, 7th edition. Melbourne, Cengage Learning. Additional readings to be provided.
Study Levels
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