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<p>This course is designed to enable students to examine the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in contributing to the long term performance and viability of organisations. Students will be provided with an understanding of the functions of HRM and how HRM integrates and interrelates with other functions of management. The course content will establish a structured framework for further specialist study in HRM.</p>
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<p>•Strategic Human Resource Management<br>
•Human Resource Planning/HRIMS<br>
•Job Analysis and Job Design<br>
•Recruitment and Selection<br>
•Appraising and Managing Performance<br>
•Human Resource Development and Career Planning and Development<br>
•Employee Motivation, Remuneration and Benefits<br>
•Industrial Relations<br>
•Managing Change and Negotiation<br>
•Employee Health and Safety<br>
•Managing Diversity</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course is designed to enable students to examine the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in contributing to the long term performance and viability of organisations. Students will be provided with an understanding of the functions of HRM and how HRM integrates and interrelates with other functions of management. The course content will establish a structured framework for further specialist study in HRM.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Strategic Human Resource Management<br> •Human Resource Planning/HRIMS<br> •Job Analysis and Job Design<br> •Recruitment and Selection<br> •Appraising and Managing Performance<br> •Human Resource Development and Career Planning and Development<br> •Employee Motivation, Remuneration and Benefits<br> •Industrial Relations<br> •Managing Change and Negotiation<br> •Employee Health and Safety<br> •Managing Diversity</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080303 - Human Resource Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buhrm1501">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Examine the function of HRM from the perspective of a practitioner and the perspective ofmanagement</p>
K2
<p>Explain the relationship between HRM and productivity and performance</p>
K3
<p>Contrast the relationship of HRM with other areas of professional activity</p>
S1
<p>Analyse staffing needs and relate to organisation strategic planning</p>
S2
<p>Relate HRM theories and models to the practice of HRM activities</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate and synthesise strategies to meet HRM issues and problems</p>
S4
<p>Analyse HRM tools for activities such as performance appraisal and remuneration programs</p>
A1
<p>Transfer and apply a diverse range of HRM functions, across multiple industries from a global perspective using appropriate HRM theories</p>
A2
<p>Relate HRM theories and concepts to current HRM issues from an ethical, socially responsible and international perspective</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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<p>HRM research project (individual)</p>
<p>Individual written assignment</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Research Project - Group or Individual component</p>
<p>Group or Individual report</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Comprehensive review of the material studied in the course</p>
<p>Examination</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080303 - Human Resource Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buhrm1501">View unit fees</a>
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