Human Resource Management

This course provides you with an overview of Human Resource Management (HRM) principles and strategies in the management of organisations. You will be introduced to several HR functions that will provide you with an understanding of the various ethical and socially responsible perspectives.

HRM theories and models that explain the nature and significance of key HRM practices and HRM outcomes in organisations will be considered and assessed.

The course explores the importance of managing human resources effectively within organisations and their increasingly competitive environments. This course includes a work integrated learning (WIL) experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience. Following the desire and necessity of real-world business firms in managing effective teams to solve complex issues, more weight has been attributed to group works. Therefore, the majority of the course’s requirements will be addressed cooperatively by team members.

Assessment task 2 will focus on HR challenges that a company is facing. This task constitute 50% of the total marks and will be conducted in a team. Students will receive feedback from both the teaching staff and the industry partner. Specific time will also be allocated in class, towards the end of the semester, to reflect on the WIL activities undertaken within the course (WIL de-brief session).