Overview
Organisations are facing a crisis in productivity and global business competition which is threatening their very existence in the market. Coupled with this challenge is the demand that organisations deliver an increased quality of work life to employees and comply with an intricate and complex set of laws, regulations and court decisions. This unit provides you with an introduction to human resource management (HRM), and to frameworks and models that explain the core functions of HRM such as planning, recruitment, development, reward and motivating employees. In this unit, you will examine how human resources functions, strategies, and practices help an organisation to perform efficiently and effectively, and assist organisations to achieve a sustained competitive advantage. You will also examine the role of HRM in diverse organisations and different cultural contexts to understand what constitutes ethical human resource management.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2019
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Have Your Say
This unit helped me out to understand the human resource and its different aspects, functions and role in an organization. Beside this the assessment helped me out to think strategically in the business environment.
The Unit Coordinator and the members of the teaching team will continue to work together to ensure that the lectures and assessment requirements of this Unit are made clear to the students.
Feedback from Have Your Say
In this unit I realized how important HR is. For the first time I could understand and even address some problems I had in the company I worked back to my country. The lecturer is really good and the classes are interesting.
The Unit Coordinator and the members of the teaching team will continue to work together to ensure that the lectures and assessment requirements of this Unit are made clear to the students.
- Critically assess the role and functions of HRM for strategic integration and achieving organisational objectives
- Analyse contemporary issues in managing human resources within the context of current professional and academic literature
- Identify and evaluate human resource management strategies and practices to plan, attract, recruit, develop, motivate and reward employees and respond to internal and external changes
- Develop a critical understanding of contemporary human resources issues including ethical issues.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Presentation - 25% | ||||
2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||
3 - Written Assessment - 45% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Knowledge | ||||
2 - Communication | ||||
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||
4 - Research | ||||
5 - Self-management | ||||
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||
7 - Leadership | ||||
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
1 - Presentation - 25% | ||||||||
2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||
3 - Written Assessment - 45% |
Textbooks
Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice
Edition: 9th (2017)
Authors: Alan Nankervis, Marian Baird, Jane Coffey, John Shields
Cengage Learning
Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 13: 978-0-17-036986-2
Binding: eBook
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.haque@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Evolution of HRM
Chapter
Chapter 1
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The context of HRM
Chapter
Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Industrial relations: Frameworks and practices
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
HR planning in a changing environment
Chapter
Chapter 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 - Presentations
Module/Topic
Work design challenges in a global environment
Chapter
Chapter 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 - Presentations
Assessment 2- Reviewing the Literature (2500 words)
Due: Week 5 Friday (16 August 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Reviewing the Literature (2500 words) Due: Week 5 Friday (16 Aug 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Talent attraction and selection
Chapter
Chapter 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 - Presentations
Module/Topic
Talent retention and development
Chapter
Chapter 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 - Presentations
Module/Topic
Management of performance
Chapter
Chapter 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 - Presentations
Module/Topic
Strategic reward management
Chapter
Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 - Presentations
Module/Topic
Managing workplace health and safety
Chapter
Chapter 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 - Presentations
Module/Topic
Workplace negotiation processes
Chapter
Chapter 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 - Presentations
Assessment 3- Essay: Attracting
and retaining staff (2500 words)
Due: Week 11 Friday (4 October 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Essay: Attracting and retaining staff (2500 words) Due: Week 11 Friday (4 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Evaluating HRM towards the future
Chapter
Chapter 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 - Presentations
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Presentation
The primary purpose of this assessment is for you to develop a critical understanding of future trends in HRM within the context of current academic literature. The second purpose is to develop your oral communication and presentation skills. You will explore the question: “What is the current research for the HRM topic?”
The HRM topic is drawn from the unit profile for weeks 4 – 12 inclusive and are as follows:
Week 4 HR planning in a changing environment
Week 5 Work design challenges in a global environment
Week 6 Talent attraction and selection
Week 7 Talent retention and development
Week 8 Management of performance
Week 9 Strategic reward management
Week 10 Managing workplace health and safety
Week 11 Workplace negotiation processes
Week 12 Evaluating HRM towards the future
Full instructions are available on the Moodle site, including instructions for distance students.
During tutorial class from weeks 4-12 inclusive.
Assessments will be marked within one week of the presentation in the tutorial class
Your presentation will be assessed on the extent to which it meets each of the following criteria: Correct referencing (5%); Research aim and question (10%), Method (10%), Findings (10%), Article conclusion (10%), Contribution to topic (5%), Quality of presentation (30%), Visual Aids (20%). Further details on each assessment criteria are outlined in the assessment rubric.
- Analyse contemporary issues in managing human resources within the context of current professional and academic literature
- Develop a critical understanding of contemporary human resources issues including ethical issues.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
2 Written Assessment
The primary purpose of this assessment is to enhance students’ research, analysis and referencing skills. The secondary purpose is to give students the opportunity to demonstrate their critical thinking and written communication skills. The third purpose is to demonstrate that you have commenced appropriate research for Assessment 3. Before starting this assessment, please read the assessment rubric at the end of this document. You should always check the unit website for specific instructions, which may be updated continuously. You are required to compile an Annotated bibliography of 5 peer-reviewed journal articles.
Step 1. Select one of the options for Essay 3. Read the Assessment 3 Essay options and identify which one you will work on for assessment 2 and 3.
Step 2. Undertake research of the recent academic literature since 2010. Identify five (5) academic peer reviewed journal articles relevant to the Assessment 3 Essay topic. These must be aligned to the unit themes from Weeks 1 to 5 (e.g. evolution of HRM, the context of HRM, industrial relations, HR planning and work design challenges in a global environment). It is recommended that you undertake your research via the online ‘search’ of CQUniversity Library. You cannot use the article from your Assessment 1 presentation for Assessment 2.
Step 3. Write 500 words on each article (500 x 5= 2500 words). For each journal article, write to the headings in
the template. These include:
· full reference
· outline of research objective and research question
· outline of the method
· discussion of the findings
· summary of the conclusions
· indication of how this will be relevant for your Essay 3
Week 5 Friday (16 Aug 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7 Monday (2 Sept 2019)
Assessments will be returned after the marking and moderation processes are completed.
Your report will be assessed on the extent to which it meets each of the following criteria: Quality of selected articles (15%); Identification of research aims and methods (30%); Findings and conclusions (40%); and Presentation quality of writing (15%). A full rubric is available on the Moodle site. Penalty for late submission without approval if applicable [(-5%× 30/day = -1.5 marks/day]
Important: Plagiarism will be reported to the Academic Services Centre of the University and may result in a “zero” mark.
Referencing Style: American Psychological Association (APA)
- Critically assess the role and functions of HRM for strategic integration and achieving organisational objectives
- Analyse contemporary issues in managing human resources within the context of current professional and academic literature
- Identify and evaluate human resource management strategies and practices to plan, attract, recruit, develop, motivate and reward employees and respond to internal and external changes
- Develop a critical understanding of contemporary human resources issues including ethical issues.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
3 Written Assessment
Students have completed an annotated bibliography for Assessment 2, and that material should be used towards Assessment 3, including the feedback received. Assessment 3 will assist students to apply their learning to a particular industry sector or problem, and tailor their argument to that sector’s specific challenges. It will give students the opportunity to enhance their research, analysis, critical thinking and written communication skills; particularly in the areas of argument development and essay writing. Before starting this assessment, please read the marking criteria (at the end of this document).
There are two choices of sectors (will be announced) for Essay 3. You will write an essay on the key challenges in attracting and retaining a workforce in your selected sector. Your essay will draw on at least five themes from Week 1 to Week 11 of this unit, being those most relevant to your selected industry sector. Your essay will draw on the academic literature (including the annotated bibliography for Assessment 2), and develop an argument applying that literature to your selected sector. You must cite at least ten (10) relevant peer reviewed journal articles, and 3 chapters from the Nankervis et al. (2017) textbook. You can cite other academic references such as books, conference papers, and book chapters but these will NOT be counted as part of the 10 journal articles.
Week 11 Friday (4 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Assessments will be returned following certification of grades.
Your report will be assessed on the extent to which it meets each of the following criteria: content knowledge 40%, argument 30%, organisation and structure 15%, and presentation quality 15%. Penalty for late submission without approval if applicable [(-5% per day × 45 marks = -2.25 marks/day]. Important: Plagiarism will be reported to the Academic Services Centre of the University and may result in a “zero” mark.
Referencing Style: American Psychological Association (APA)
- Critically assess the role and functions of HRM for strategic integration and achieving organisational objectives
- Analyse contemporary issues in managing human resources within the context of current professional and academic literature
- Identify and evaluate human resource management strategies and practices to plan, attract, recruit, develop, motivate and reward employees and respond to internal and external changes
- Develop a critical understanding of contemporary human resources issues including ethical issues.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
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