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<p>The aim of this course is to examine the role of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) in contributing to the long-term performance and viability of the firm. The course will be taught mainly from the perspective of the Human Resource (HR) Manager and the HR practitioner and will include theoretical aspects and policy analysis as well as practical skills development.</p>
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<p>The area of SHRM is broad and covers organisational strategies and contexts that influence how managers and subordinates interact and relate with each other to more effectively meet organisational goals.</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>The aim of this course is to examine the role of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) in contributing to the long-term performance and viability of the firm. The course will be taught mainly from the perspective of the Human Resource (HR) Manager and the HR practitioner and will include theoretical aspects and policy analysis as well as practical skills development.</p>
Unit content
<p>The area of SHRM is broad and covers organisational strategies and contexts that influence how managers and subordinates interact and relate with each other to more effectively meet organisational goals.</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/buhrm3702">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUHRM1501" target="_blank">BUHRM1501</a>, JH501</p>
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>
Learning Outcomes
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K1
<p>Evaluate significant HRM activities at the functional, operational and strategic levels of an organisation using relevant HRM theory</p>
K2
<p>Analyse the effectiveness of HR policy and strategy within an organisation</p>
K3
<p>Explain how work can be organised to maximise the contribution of an organisations labour effort</p>
K4
<p>Identify the complex relationship between strategic and operational HR activities</p>
K5
<p>Relate the impact of environmental and other factors on SHRM</p>
S1
<p>Develop effective and appropriate HR strategies to meet organisational needs</p>
S2
<p>Integrate HR strategies with the strategic direction of an organisation</p>
S3
<p>Apply established theories of SHRM to organisational strategic contexts</p>
S4
<p>Interpret and relate HR strategies and operational activities to specialist and non-specialist audiences</p>
A1
<p>Apply SHRM concepts in a variety of HR and industry contexts</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate initiative and judgement in the application of SHRM practices</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Evaluate current theory and issues in SHRM practice.</p>
<p>Individual Report</p><p><br></p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Research, critical analysis then synthesising information into report that examines a student based SHRM project.</p>
<p>Report: Individual or Pair</p><p><br></p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
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<p>Evaluate current theory and issues in SHRM practice.</p>
<p>Test / Final Assessment</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, 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/buhrm3702">View unit fees</a>
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