Overview
Strategic Human Resource Management seeks to ensure that HRM activity is clearly linked to business goals and that it is accountable for its services. This unit also intends to bridge theory and practice in HRM to create a vehicle for adding value to an organisation. The need for sustained competitive advantage has made the strategic management of HRM increasingly important for business success as it focuses on linking all HRM activities with an organisation's business objectives. In this unit you will cover topics such as linking strategy and HRM, managing HRM activity to meet business goals and managing people in both global and domestic business contexts. You will also examine the role of the human resource management professional in the strategy development and implementation process. You will explore a range of concepts, theories and models which aim to integrate the various functional areas of human resource management with business strategy are examined. If you have successfully completed the unit HRMT20008 you should not enrol in this unit.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: HRMT20024 Managing Human Resources
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 1 - 2020
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 Student evaluation survey
The case study enhances practical knowledge of which HR strategies should be implemented in organisations and how. The case study exposes students to real world challenges and problems in organisations.
Retain case studies for use in assessment tasks and class activities.
Feedback from Student evaluation survey and personal reflections
Online quizzes are not effective for assessment.
Change the assessment structure of the unit to remove the online quizzes, and replace them with more authentic assessment techniques.
Feedback from Personal reflections
Game-based learning techniques are an effective way of engaging students in teaching the content of this unit.
Incorporate more game-based learning activities in tutorial activities.
- Critically analyse the role of strategy and human resource management within a contemporary organisational framework
- Assess an organisation's current business strategies and objectives and identify strategic HRM issues
- Develop and incorporate appropriate individual and organisational human resource management strategies within an organisational context
- Interpret and construct detailed, practical recommendations supported by relevant academic literature on HRM in response to changing business strategy in organisations
- Interpret the role of human resources in developing an organisation's competitive advantage and sustainable performance.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - In-class Test(s) - 25% | |||||
| 2 - Group Work - 35% | |||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 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 - In-class Test(s) - 25% | ||||||||
| 2 - Group Work - 35% | ||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||
Textbooks
Strategic Human Resource Management
Edition: Second (2018)
Authors: Catherine Bailey, David Mankin, Clare Kelliher, and Thomas Garavan
Oxford University Press
Oxford Oxford , United Kingdom
ISBN: 9780198705406
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
Copies are available for purchase at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Zoom capacity (webcam and microphone) will be required for online students
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.
g.chapman@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
The global context of strategic human resource management
Chapter
Chapter 1
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The changing context for strategic human resource management
Chapter
Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The strategic role of the human resource function
Chapter
Chapter 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class Test 1 for on campus students
Online Quiz 1 for online students Closes on Sunday 29/03/20 at 11:55pm (AEST).
Module/Topic
Human resource strategy
Chapter
Chapter 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The foundations of strategic human resource management
Chapter
Chapter 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class Test 2 for on campus students
Online Quiz 2 for online students Closes on Sunday 12/04/20 at 11:55pm (AEST).
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Resource-based and institutional perspectives on strategic human resource management
Chapter
Chapter 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 2 Presentations due in class for on campus students.
Assessment 2 Presentations due via Zoom for online students.
Module/Topic
Strategic human resource management and performance
Chapter
Chapter 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class Test 3 for on campus students
Online Quiz 3 for online students Closes on Sunday 03/05/20 at 11:55pm (AEST).
Module/Topic
Strategic human resource development
Chapter
Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Strategic human resource management and employment relations
Chapter
Chapter 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class Test 4 for on campus students
Online Quiz 4 for online students Closes on Sunday 17/05/20 at 11:55pm (AEST).
Module/Topic
Strategic human resource management and employee engagement
Chapter
Chapter 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Strategic human resource management and change management
Chapter
Chapter 15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
New forms of strategic human resource management
Chapter
Chapter 16
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class Test 5 for on campus students
Online Quiz 5 for online students Closes on Sunday 07/06/20 at 11:55pm (AEST).
Individual Case Study Report Due: Week 12 Friday (5 June 2020) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 In-class Test(s)
Throughout the term, you will complete 5 in-class tests that will assess your understanding of the concepts and theories discussed in the unit.
Each test will last for 20 minutes, and will be comprised of 4 short-answer questions (you should spend about 5 minutes answering each question). Your answers typically will only need to be 2-3 sentences long. All questions will be based on information in the lecture slides and prescribed textbook.
Each test will be marked out of 20 (5 marks per question). Your four highest scores in the five tests will be added together and converted to a mark out of 25.
Online students will complete the tests via Moodle.
Tests will be completed in class (via Moodle for Online students) in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9, and 12.
Results for each test will be available in the following week.
Students will be assessed on the accuracy and relevance of their answers.
Each short-answer question will be marked out of 5, with high quality, accurate answers scoring 4-5, partial answers with some inconsistencies scoring 2-3, and answers that are largely irrelevant or incorrect scoring 0-1.
Relevance and accuracy will be determined on the basis of information provided in the prescribed textbook and lecture slides.
No submission method provided.
- Critically analyse the role of strategy and human resource management within a contemporary organisational framework
- Assess an organisation's current business strategies and objectives and identify strategic HRM issues
- Knowledge
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
2 Group Work
Early in the term, your group will be assigned an organisation to research. Some information about the organisation will be provided to you, but you will also be required to conduct your own independent research into the organisation. Your group will take on the role of a team of Human Resource Management (HRM) consultants, and will be tasked with delivering a ‘pitch’ to the executive board of the company in an effort to convince them to hire your firm to assist with developing their HRM strategy.
Your pitch should be concise (a maximum of 10 minutes) but needs to demonstrate a good awareness of the company’s background and their current situation. In addition, your pitch will need to make some well-justified recommendations for specific HRM strategies that your firm will implement should they hire you.
Following the delivery of your pitch, your group will need to submit a short executive report (1000 words) that provides the rationale and justification of your proposed strategies. This document needs to demonstrate the in-depth understanding of the company that your group has developed, as well as clear support from a variety of scholarly sources.
Presentation: Week 6, In class (via Zoom for Online students) Executive Report: Monday 27 April, 11:55PM AEST (Week 7)
Week 9 Monday (11 May 2020)
Marks and feedback will be returned within 2 university weeks from the date of submission.
PRESENTATION:
1. Professionalism - Demonstrates an appropriate level of professionalism throughout the presentation - 20%
2. Content - Provides an accurate account of company details, and suggests effective and appropriate strategic HRM strategies - 20%
EXECUTIVE REPORT:
3. Analysis - Demonstrates the ability to engage in critical analysis in the context of contemporary strategic HR practices - 20%
4. Recommendations - Provides effective strategies and demonstrates justification for the recommended strategies - 20%
5. Research - Demonstration of additional research beyond the course material and textbook, including use of recent and relevant peer reviewed academic journal articles (minimum of 10) - 10%
6. Presentation - Overall presentation of the document, including referencing style, formatting, layout and grammar - 10%
- Critically analyse the role of strategy and human resource management within a contemporary organisational framework
- Develop and incorporate appropriate individual and organisational human resource management strategies within an organisational context
- Interpret and construct detailed, practical recommendations supported by relevant academic literature on HRM in response to changing business strategy in organisations
- Interpret the role of human resources in developing an organisation's competitive advantage and sustainable performance.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
3 Written Assessment
You will review the specified case study provided in the prescribed textbook. The case will outline how a specific HR strategies have been adopted by the company, and what the outcome has been. Your report will address the points shown in the assessment instructions on the Moodle site. You will be expected to demonstrate significant independent research in the preparation of your case study report.
Week 12 Friday (5 June 2020) 11:55 pm AEST
Submit via Moodle
Exam Week Friday (19 June 2020)
Results will be returned to students on the confirmation of grades date as per university policy.
1. Knowledge - Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of HR strategies and management concepts - 20%
2. Application - Demonstrates the application of strategic HR concepts to the case, and develops a convincing argument through the use of supporting evidence - 20%
3. Analysis - Demonstrates the ability to critically analyse the case in the context of contemporary strategic HR practices - 20%
4. Recommendations - Demonstrates consideration of the implementation steps required for the recommended strategies - 20%
5. Research - Demonstration of additional research beyond the course material and textbook, including use of recent and relevant peer reviewed academic journal articles (minimum of 15) - 10%
6. Presentation - Overall presentation of the document, including referencing style, formatting, layout and grammar - 10%
- Assess an organisation's current business strategies and objectives and identify strategic HRM issues
- Develop and incorporate appropriate individual and organisational human resource management strategies within an organisational context
- Interpret and construct detailed, practical recommendations supported by relevant academic literature on HRM in response to changing business strategy in organisations
- Interpret the role of human resources in developing an organisation's competitive advantage and sustainable performance.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
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.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
