Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200826

Coordinator Thomas Klikauer Opens in new window

Description In this subject, students will be introduced to the critical role people play in contemporary organisations and develop skills for managing people effectively in professional contexts. Core elements of Human Resource Management will be analysed, providing a basis for problem-solving and decision-making in driving organisational success. HR processes and practices will be assessed via stakeholder analysis and include ethical and legal dimensions relevant to multiple perspectives. Students will evaluate authentic approaches to contemporary people management through analysing real-world cases and practical activities.

School Business

Discipline Human Resource Management

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a Business postgraduate program, 3693 Master of Engineering, 3698 Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced), 3699 Master of Information and Communications Technology, 3752 Master of Project Management, 3695 Graduate Certificate in Engineering, 3780 Master of Information and Communications Technology/Master of Data Science, 3749 Master of Science, 1913 Graduate Certificate in Education, 1911 Master of Education, 1888 Master of Education (Leadership and Management) or 1850 - Master of Education (Leadership and Management).

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Examine the role of people management in contemporary organisational contexts 
2. Develop communication skills appropriate for people management in diverse organisational settings
3. Analyse key functions and practices associated with people management in contemporary organisations
4. Critically evaluate ethical challenges facing stakeholders in contemporary business environments
5. Recommend solutions to manage people effectively in complex organisational settings.
   

Subject Content

1. Managing People in Contemporary Organisations 
2. Ethical and Legal Foundations of Human Resource Management (HRM)
3. Analysis and Design of Work 
4. Knowledge, Innovation and Cultural Change
5. Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding 
6. Reward Management and Performance
7. Employee Learning and Career Development
8. Managing Diversity and Work-Life Balance
9. Workplace Health and Safety/ Duty Of Care and Privacy 
10. Managing A Global Workforce and Evaluation of HRM