Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Business and Law

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• Unit Title

  Human Resource Management

• Unit Code

  MAN2145

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  A/Prof Benjamin Stuart FARR-WHARTON

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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 either ADM2201 or MAN1100

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded TDE2200

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Describe the purpose and importance of human resource management to organisational success in different industries and cultures.
2. Define the process of job analysis and differentiate the concepts of job description and job specification in the context of the workplace.
3. Explain the core HRM processes of recruitment and selection.
4. Discuss the importance of performance management, rewards and employee training from employee and employer perspectives.
5. Identify international HRM challenges facing multinational organisations.

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.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-campus students attend a weekly two hour lecture 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.

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