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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit builds upon student's existing knowledge of established areas of Human Resource Management (HRM) by focusing on some contemporary issues and ideas in HRM. Students will explore why these issues and ideas have come to prominence, critically examine them and develop plausible arguments about the likely future direction of HRM. The unit encourages students to think critically and analytically about some of the popular solutions currently proposed in academic and practitioner texts to the problems of managing people in work organisations.
Students must pass 1 unit from MAN5730
Students must pass 180 credit points
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will run in a blended learning format with a mix of three-hour seminars and self-paced work. The former will include debates, case studies, lectures, presentations, class discussions, guest speakers and other relevant activities; the latter will involve self-directed readings, critical analysis, on-line discussions and reflections. The lecturer's role in this unit is primarily to guide and facilitate student learning. Online students cover the same content as on-campus students. Online students are expected to complete a range of learning activities such as analysing case studies, answering review questions and participating in on-line discussions. Students access this unit via Blackboard. Regular on-line access is required.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Research project - in 3 parts | 70% |
| Participation | Participation | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Research project - in 3 parts | 70% |
| Participation | Participation | 30% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit builds upon student's existing knowledge of established areas of Human Resource Management (HRM) by focusing on some contemporary issues and ideas in HRM. Students will explore why these issues and ideas have come to prominence, critically examine them and develop plausible arguments about the likely future direction of HRM. The unit encourages students to think critically and analytically about some of the popular solutions currently proposed in academic and practitioner texts to the problems of managing people in work organisations.
Students must pass 1 unit from MAN5730
Students must pass 180 credit points
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will run in a blended learning format with a mix of three-hour seminars and self-paced work. The former will include debates, case studies, lectures, presentations, class discussions, guest speakers and other relevant activities; the latter will involve self-directed readings, critical analysis, on-line discussions and reflections. The lecturer's role in this unit is primarily to guide and facilitate student learning. Online students cover the same content as on-campus students. Online students are expected to complete a range of learning activities such as analysing case studies, answering review questions and participating in on-line discussions. Students access this unit via Blackboard. Regular on-line access is required.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Research project - in 3 parts | 70% |
| Participation | Participation | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Research project - in 3 parts | 70% |
| Participation | Participation | 30% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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