Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Business and Law

School: Business

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• Unit Title

  Human Resource Management

• Unit Code

  MAN2145

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit provides an introductory overview of the field of Human Resource Management (HRM). The unit emphasises the nature of the generalist practitioner, and develops a holistic approach to the integration of HRM activities and strategies with those of the organisation as a whole. The unit enables the student to develop an understanding of HRM policies and processes that enable organisations to acquire, develop, reward, and retain high-performing employees.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ADM2201, MAN1100

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded TDE2200

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Conduct a job analysis interview.
2. Construct a job description, job specification or job redesign.
3. Describe the purpose and importance of human resource management to organisational success.
4. Explain the core HRM processes of; job analysis, recruitment and selection, performance management, rewards and employee training.

Unit Content

1. Introduction to Human Resource Management.
2. Industrial Relations.
3. Human Resource planning.
4. Job analysis and job design.
5. Recruitment and Selection.
6. Performance Management.
7. Training and Development.
8. Rewards.
9. International HRM.
10. Employee Health and Safety.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-campus students attend a weekly two hour lecture (every week) and a one hour tutorial every week. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions, where the skills of working effectively with others (specifically team working, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), effective communication, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas, are emphasised. The off-campus program mirrors the same content as the on-campus offering and is delivered via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Stone, R.J. (2013). Managing human resources (4th. ed.). Milton, QLD.: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd.
• Dessler, G., Griffiths, J., & Lloyd-Walker, B. (2007). Human resource management: Theory, skills and application (3rd ed.). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Prentice Hall.
• Gomez-Mejia, L.R., Balkin, D.B., & Cardy, R.L. (2011). Managing human resources (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River N.J: Pearson Prentice Hall.
• Kramar, R., Bartram, T., De Ceiri, H., Now, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerthart, J., & Wright, P. (2013). Human resource management in Australia (5th ed.). Macquarie Park: McGraw Hill.
• Nel, P., du Plessis, A., Fazey, M., & Erwee, R. (2012). Human resource management in Australia and New Zealand. Melbourne, Victoria: Oxford University Press.
• Price, A. (2011). Human resource management (4th ed.). Hampshire, UK: Cengage learning.

^ Mandatory reference

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