The Online Tests assess the student's understanding and application of key concepts, models and terms that have been covered in the nominated weekly topics. 

Each Test is based on content from the prescribed textbook chapters, as well as further readings as identified in the Weekly Schedule.

A total of two Online Tests will be conducted in Weeks 5 and 11 and will be accessible through the Assessment Block on the Unit Moodle site.

Online tests will open Monday morning at 9.00 am AEST and close Friday night at 11.45 pm AEST.

You may attempt each test only once. You must complete the test  in one sitting only and within the time specified.

Each test is compiled from random questions and therefore, test questions will vary from student to student. All questions will be of the same difficulty.

There will be no extension for the tests. There is no alternative assessment to the online tests.

The content of the tests will be as follows:

Week 5: Online Test 1 (Chapters 1-4, 20 questions, 40 minutes to answer, 10 marks)

Closing Time for Online Test 1: Friday 16 August 2019, 11.45 pm (AEST)

Week 11: Online Test 2 (Chapters 5-10, 30 questions, 60 minutes to answer, 15 marks)

Closing Time for Online Test 2: Friday 4 October, 2019, 11.45 pm (AEST)

As the online tests are designed to assess conceptual knowledge the following criteria are used:

Ability to define key HR terms and concepts relevant to the topic

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the topic

Ability to distinguish appropriate HR strategies and concepts for given contexts and topics

    Length: The Literature Review must be 1500 words in length (+/- 10%)

    Cover sheet: The assessment must include a cover page that contains your name, student number, resident campus, assessment title, and lecturer and/or     tutor.

    Format: The essay format should be 1.5 spacing and 12 point font; Times New Roman. As an essay this assessment piece should be written in sentences and     paragraphs.

    References: The assessment must include a minimum of 16 academic references that you use to compare, contrast and evaluate the major concepts,     theories and approaches relevant to your chosen topic.

    Of these 16 references a total of 10 should be refereed journal articles.  You must use the APA reference style.

Task: 

    The assessment requires you to undertake a review of the literature regarding one (1) of the following two topics as the focus of your review: 

    1. The significance and role of Human Resource Development (HRD) as an agent of organisational change management. 

    or

    2. Managing and leading change effectively through understanding the process of change.

Student are expected to define key terms, provide a summary of relevant critical Human Resource concepts, contrast different Human Resource theories and models, as they relate to the chosen topic and use a series of industry examples to illustrate application. 

*Critical analysis of research that compares and contrasts relevant and appropriate literature

*Knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the topic

*Understanding of the impact of internal and external environmental forces

*Use of a minimum of 16 quality academic and industry references 

*Appropriate use of the APA referencing system in-text and in the reference list

*Appropriate essay structure and conventions of academic writing

These are the minimum requirements. Students should note that satisfactorily meeting the minimum requirements will typically result in the minimum pass grade being awarded.

As Masters students, you are required to engage in research as per the Australia Quality Framework (AQF) guidelines. Two specific requirements need to be considered.

Students need to demonstrate “a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in the discipline and/or area of professional practice, and demonstrate "knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning”.

Each topic in your course has a number of required weekly readings in terms of academic texts, journals and business publications that represent the appropriate body of knowledge and recent developments referred to by the AQF.

In order to demonstrate the ability to engage in appropriate research, students should read and utilise these texts and journals and publications, and as Masters students, indicate a willingness to research beyond this minimum standard through additional texts, journals and studies that demonstrate an ability to engage in independent research.

A detailed rubric and audio file is available in the Assessment Folder of the Unit Moodle Site provides further information regarding this assessment.

    Objective: The primary purpose of this assessment is to assist you to develop skills in the use of change processes and management theories and models in the analysis of a business situation that has organisation and structural change and     development concerns. The assignment requires you to analyse the current situation of the organisation and to identify any subsequent challenges or problems that it may face.  You are then to recommend practical solutions that will enable     the organisation to address the identified challenges.

    The secondary purpose of this assignment is to give you the opportunity to apply your research, analysis, critical thinking and written communication skills, particularly the ability to write an organisational analysis report.

    Task: Students will undertake an analysis of an organisational case study. The chosen organisation is Woolworths Supermarket. The case study is selected due to recent proposed changes and reforms for implementation by the company.

    Students are required to undertake the following in developing responses to this assessment task:

    1. Review and analyse the most recent annual report of the company.  A company annual report typically outlines the organisations performance, challenges, organisational strategy and governance arrangements.

    2. Review both the company's internal news and other media releases that relate to the company's performance, leadership, human resources and changes.  Students are also encouraged to review other documents available on the company's     website to understand their performance and contributing factors.

    3. Analyse and evaluate Woolworths Supermarket current situation focusing on key change management theories, models and concepts.

    Once you have reviewed and analysed the various information sources prepare a report which analyses the following issues.  Use key change management models, concepts and theories as an analytical frame.

    a) Outline key changes and reforms that have already been implemented by Woolworths Supermarkets.  Identify also those changes and strategies that have proposed for future implementation.

    b) Identify and discuss those factors that are driving the need for change.

    c) Identify human resource development strategies that have been implemented and/or proposed by Woolworths Supermarkets to overcome any resistance to change.  

    d) Analyse how Woolworths Supermarkets has aligned its future strategies to manage change and innovation in a global business environment?

    e) Reflect on your own personal learnings and insights as a result of analysing the Woolworths Supermarkets case study?  In developing your perspective or position when identifying personal insights, discussions must be supported with     academic literature. 

    Refer to Unit Moodle site for details on the structure of the report.

*Application of theory and literature into the discussion, analysis, solutions and recommendation for the presenting issues in the organisation

*Identification of the problem/organisational issues; including a critical analysis and clear argument supported by evidence and theoretical 

*Identification and analysis of each alternative solution/s in the body of the report

*Justification of the chosen recommendation/s that address the identified problem/organisational issues and are supported by academic literature

*Actions undertaken in order to implement the solution to the problem/organisational issues 

*A structure with a clear introduction, well organised material, and a strong conclusion and standard use of written communication

*Correct APA referencing of a minimum of 16 academic sources in-text and in the reference list

These are the minimum requirements. Students should note that satisfactorily meeting the minimum requirements will typically result in the minimum pass grade being awarded.

As Masters students, you are required to engage in research as per the Australia Quality Framework (AQF) guidelines. Two specific requirements need to be considered.

Students need to demonstrate “a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in the discipline and/or area of professional practice, and demonstrate "knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning”.

Each topic in your course has a number of required weekly readings in terms of academic texts, journals and business publications that represent the appropriate body of knowledge and recent developments referred to by the AQF.

In order to demonstrate the ability to engage in appropriate research, students should read and utilise these texts and journals and publications, and as Masters students, indicate a willingness to research beyond this minimum standard through additional texts, journals and studies that demonstrate an ability to engage in independent research.

A detailed rubric and further information are available in the Assessment Folder of the Unit Moodle Site that provides further information regarding this assessment.