This unit is designed for the Bachelor of Business with a specialisation in Human Resource Management. Human resource management introduces the principal activities that make up the human resource function in organisations. The students will investigate the link between human resource management practices and organisational performance. Topics covered include: HRM in Australia; ethical and legal foundations of HRM; workforce planning, job analysis and design; staffing the workplace; performance development and review, and performance management systems; rewards management and employee health and safety.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BMO2000
Prerequisites
BMO1102 - Management and Organisation Behaviour
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Explain and evaluate the concepts, theories and models put forward as supporting HRM's effectiveness in meeting organisational objectives and employee demands; | ||
| 2. | Contextualise knowledge so as to investigate and recommend effective HRM practices that contribute to solving contemporary workplace issues and enhancing organisational performance; | ||
| 3. | Communicate and present information effectively in writing and orally; | ||
| 4. | Exhibit individual responsibility and accountability for own learning; and | ||
| 5. | Collaborate with team members in a productive and ethical manner. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Quiz | 15% |
| Presentation | Oral Group Presentation | 10% |
| Test | Progressive In-Class Tests (Test 1 20% and Test 2 25%) | 45% |
| Report | Group Report | 30% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Literature Review | 20% |
| Presentation | Oral Presentation | 10% |
| Report | Workplace Research Report | 30% |
| Examination | Final Exam | 40% |
Required reading
Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice, 8th edn,
Nankervis, A, Compton, R, Baird, M & Coffey, J 2014,
Cengage Learning, South Melbourne.
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