MGT 1001 Human Resource Management

STAFFING:

SYNOPSIS:

This course introduces students to strategies for managing people in the workplace, via the theory and practice of human resource management. It outlines key issues in the management of people as employees of an organisation and the development of organisational strategies, policies, and processes relating to the use of these human resources. After examining some current controversies affecting the world of work, the course provides an overview of the key functions undertaken by managers with responsibility for effectively utilising and retaining an organisation's human resources - functions such as recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, etc. Relationships between these functions are discussed, as are their implications for both an organisation and its employees. The final section of the course invites students to examine the predispositions, attitudes and ways of working that they bring to their roles as managers. The course is a prerequisite for the HRM majors and therefore essential for students likely to work in the human resource management profession. It will, however, also be useful for anyone likely to be involved in managing people within an organisation.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of essential HRM concepts and an appreciation of the challenges posed by different contextual issues that may impact on HRM;
2. discuss and apply processes related to the staffing of organisations;
3. describe and apply principles and practices related to the remuneration and reward of employees;
4. explain and implement processes, practices and techniques and methods involved in the management of employees' work performance as well as their development;
5. describe what is involved in creating a work environment that is conducive to employee care and utilisation, with particular reference to aspects such as employee diversity management, work-life balance, employee assistance and employee retention & turnover; and
6. analyse and critically discuss contemporary challenges in the human resource management field.

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Newspaper and other articles that relate to any of the themes or topics covered by the course.

Internet sites and readings, as well as other relevant sources will be specified.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

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The examination is scheduled to be held in the end-of-semester examination period. Students will be advised of the official examination date after the timetable has been finalised.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. If you are an international student in Australia you are advised to attend all classes at your campus. Failure to attend may infringe the conditions of your student visa.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 10% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must comply with all of the following: (a) submit all of the summative assessment items (the assignment, CMA 1, CMA 2 and the examination); (b) achieve overall at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items (the assignment, CMA 1, CMA 2 and the examination); (c) achieve at least 43% in the examination.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   Subject to students having met the requirements (point 4) to be awarded a passing grade in the course, the final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   This is a closed examination. Candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination. Students are not permitted to take mobile telephones, pagers or other electronic means of communication into the examination room.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm. Students should also read the Faculty of Business Guide to Policies and Procedures of the Faculty which can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/buspolproc.html.

ASSESSMENT NOTES