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<p>This course introduces students to the concept of work and how this is changing in the modern economy. The course will equip students to understand the labour market and how to function within it both as a manager and in terms of planning their own career. Using a blend of text, audio, video and interactive online activities, you will develop vital skills for study and for work in a range of settings.</p>
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<p>•What work is and why do we do it?<br>
•Who works and how do they do it?<br>
•How work is changing.<br>
•Working in the digital economy.<br>
•Skills requirements in the future economy.<br>
•The employee lifecycle.<br>
•Quality work.<br>
•The diverse workforce.<br>
•The institutions of work.<br>
•The practice of human resource management in the new economy.<br>
•What the new world of work will mean for managers – the future of human resource management.<br>
•Navigating the new world of work – designing your career.</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 introduces students to the concept of work and how this is changing in the modern economy. The course will equip students to understand the labour market and how to function within it both as a manager and in terms of planning their own career. Using a blend of text, audio, video and interactive online activities, you will develop vital skills for study and for work in a range of settings.</p>
Unit content
<p>•What work is and why do we do it?<br> •Who works and how do they do it?<br> •How work is changing.<br> •Working in the digital economy.<br> •Skills requirements in the future economy.<br> •The employee lifecycle.<br> •Quality work.<br> •The diverse workforce.<br> •The institutions of work.<br> •The practice of human resource management in the new economy.<br> •What the new world of work will mean for managers – the future of human resource management.<br> •Navigating the new world of work – designing your career.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080301 - Business Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt2622">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>Demonstrate an understanding of the forces that shape the business and economic structure in contemporary society.</p>
K2
<p>Synthesise knowledge from alternative perspectives and generate critical thinking and problem-solving solutions.</p>
K3
<p>Acquire knowledge and understanding of an emerging/contemporary business issue through examination of theory and practice.</p>
S1
<p>Develop argumentation skills within current debates in contemporary society, such as quality work.</p>
S2
<p>Integrate discipline-specific knowledge and skills and apply subject knowledge critically, analytically and creatively to different bodies of knowledge or practice.</p>
S3
<p>Cultivate professional written and interpersonal competencies, including critical reflection on personal, social and practical issues in a team environment.</p>
A1
<p>Identify and evaluate the applicability of an emerging/contemporary business issue to a variety of contemporary business contexts.</p>
A2
<p>Apply problem-solving skills by addressing relevant managerial problems.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Folio</p>
<p>Folio task</p>
<p>20%-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, S3, A1
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<p>Research task on contemporary labour market issues</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>30%-40%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Presentation on research task</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>30%-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1
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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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
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.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
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:
080301 - Business Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt2622">View unit fees</a>
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