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<p>This unit enables students to understand the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in contributing to the long term performance and viability of organisations. Students will be provided with an understanding of the functions of HRM through the employee lifecyle and how HRM integrates and interrelates with other functions of management. The unit content will establish a structured framework for further specialist study in HRM.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. An introduction to Human Resource Management including the Labour Market<br>
2. Human resource Planning, Analytics and HR information systems<br>
3. Job Analysis, Job Design and Quality of Worklife<br>
4. Recruiting and selecting Human Resources<br>
5. Performance Management and Employee Rewards<br>
6. Career Planning, Talent Management and HR Development<br>
7. Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion<br>
8. Employee Voice and Introduction to Industrial Relations<br>
9. Employee Health and Safety<br>
10. Managing Transformation<br>
11. International Human Resource Management<br>
12. Unit review</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit enables students to understand the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in contributing to the long term performance and viability of organisations. Students will be provided with an understanding of the functions of HRM through the employee lifecyle and how HRM integrates and interrelates with other functions of management. The unit content will establish a structured framework for further specialist study in HRM.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. An introduction to Human Resource Management including the Labour Market<br> 2. Human resource Planning, Analytics and HR information systems<br> 3. Job Analysis, Job Design and Quality of Worklife<br> 4. Recruiting and selecting Human Resources<br> 5. Performance Management and Employee Rewards<br> 6. Career Planning, Talent Management and HR Development<br> 7. Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion<br> 8. Employee Voice and Introduction to Industrial Relations<br> 9. Employee Health and Safety<br> 10. Managing Transformation<br> 11. International Human Resource Management<br> 12. Unit review</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt1103">080303 - Human Resource Management</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Examine the function of HRM from the perspective of a practitioner and the perspective of management.</p>
K2
<p>Examine the relationship between HRM and productivity and performance.</p>
K3
<p>Contrast the relationship of HRM with other areas of professional activity.</p>
S1
<p>Analyse staffing needs and relate to organisation strategic planning.</p>
S2
<p>Relate HRM theories and models to the practice of HRM activities.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate and synthesise strategies to meet HRM issues and problems.</p>
S4
<p>Analyse HRM tools for activities such as performance appraisal and remuneration programs.</p>
A1
<p>Apply a diverse range of HRM functions, across multiple industries from a global perspective using appropriate HRM theories.</p>
A2
<p>Relate HRM theories and concepts to current HRM issues from an ethical, socially responsible and international perspective.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Individual assessment that tests knowledge of topic content.</p>
<p>Test of knowledge</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Group Assessment - Presentation and Written report</p>
<p>Case Analysis Presentation and written report</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Individual assessment - Short answer questions and HRM reflection</p>
<p>HRM Analysis and Reflection</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt1103">080303 - Human Resource Management</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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