Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200860

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Description This subject draws on psychology and sociology to develop your practical human resource management (HRM) expertise by exploring the complexities of people, work and society. Designed for building careers as HRM professionals, you will develop policy and procedures that consider context, diversity and socially responsible management. In examining the dynamic interplay between people and society, you will focus on the role of community and in particular, indigenous perspectives within both historical and contemporary work and employment analysis. You will reflect on your learning and present your own research on a topic that demonstrates a deep understanding of the challenges facing HRM professionals in the areas of health, safety and well-being at work.

School Business

Discipline Human Resource Management

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) BUSM 1023

Equivalent Subjects BUSM 3075 - Workplace Behaviour LGYA 9849 - Workplace Behaviour

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Identify the implications of individuals�f psychology, social change and diverse workforces for effective HRM practice;
2. Explain the importance of managing diversity for developing an inclusive and competitive workplace, relative to the challenges of social change and conflict;
3. Formulate policy and procedures that demonstrate HRM�fs potential contribution to organisational social, economic and environmental sustainability;
4. Identify key aspects of work psychology and sociology in order to analyse the role of HR practitioners relative to the tensions between economic and socio-legal imperatives.

Subject Content

The business environment:
- industry and social change
- policy and regulation
- labour markets and skill
Managing diversity in organisations:
- corporate strategy and sustainability
- HR systems and networks
- HR Operations and communication
Managing individuals:
- work Psychology
- team dynamics and inclusivity
- managing difficult situations