Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Business and Law

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• Unit Title

  Human Resource Management

• Unit Code

  MAN2145

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  4

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Esme Huia FRANKEN

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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.

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. Human Resource planning.
3. Industrial and Employee Relations.
4. Job analysis and job design.
5. Performance Management.
6. Recruitment and Selection.
7. Rewards.
8. Training and Development.
9. Employee Health and Safety.
10. Employee Diversity and Inclusion
11. International HRM.
12. HRM Information Systems and People Analytics

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

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 School Progression Panel.

Core Reading(s)

• Stone, R. J. (2017). Whole Book. Human Resource Management (9th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Retrieved from https://www.wileydirect.com.au/buy/human-resource-management-9th-edition/
• Stone, R. J. (2017). Human Resource Management. (9th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ecu/detail.action?docID=4748101

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