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<p>This unit introduces students to the key issues, theories and concepts in contemporary Human Resource Management (HRM) in a sporting context. This unit examines how sporting organisations develop a competitive edge in HRM by examining HRM practices, policies and activities designed with this aim in mind. Students will be provided with an understanding of the functions of HRM and how HRM integrates and interrelates with other functions of sport management. This unit will explore the unique aspects and associated challenges of HRM in sport from a global perspective including the management of professional staff and the volunteer workforce.</p>
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<p>Unit content topics may include: What is human resource management? Labour market for sport - professional and volunteer workforce Strategic human resource planning Job analysis and job design Recruitment and selection Performance management Compensation and benefits in sport Motivation for HRM Vounteers in sport Managing change for HRM Health and safety in sport management Managing diversity in sport</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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<p>This unit introduces students to the key issues, theories and concepts in contemporary Human Resource Management (HRM) in a sporting context. This unit examines how sporting organisations develop a competitive edge in HRM by examining HRM practices, policies and activities designed with this aim in mind. Students will be provided with an understanding of the functions of HRM and how HRM integrates and interrelates with other functions of sport management. This unit will explore the unique aspects and associated challenges of HRM in sport from a global perspective including the management of professional staff and the volunteer workforce.</p>
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<p>Unit content topics may include: What is human resource management? Labour market for sport - professional and volunteer workforce Strategic human resource planning Job analysis and job design Recruitment and selection Performance management Compensation and benefits in sport Motivation for HRM Vounteers in sport Managing change for HRM Health and safety in sport management Managing diversity in sport</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080303 - Human Resource Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Melbourne City Football Club (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/isman1007">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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K1
<p>Examine the function of HRM from the perspective of a practitioner and the perspective of management.</p>
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<p>Explain the relationship between HRM and productivity and performance for sport organisations.</p>
K3
<p>Identify and explain unique aspects and challenges of HRM for international and national sport organisations.</p>
S1
<p>Compare and contrast HRM theories and functions to the practice of HRM activities for international and national sport organisations.</p>
S2
<p>Determine appropriate HRM management practices for international and national sporting organisations.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate and synthesise strategies to meet HRM issues, challenges and future trends for international and national sport.</p>
A1
<p>Evaluate and apply a diverse range of HRM functions and strategies to international and national sport organisations 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>
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<p>Review HRM challenges to determine appropriate HRM practices within a sporting context.</p>
<p>Case study</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K3, A1, A2
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<p>Review HRM theories and functions of international and national sport organisations to determine best HRM practices.</p>
<p>Video presentation</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Refect on HRM practices within a sporting context scenario and synthesise strategies to meet HRM challenges.</p>
<p>HRM analysis report.</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S3
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.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</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.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
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.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
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 Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080303 - Human Resource Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Melbourne City Football Club (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/isman1007">View unit fees</a>
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