HRM502 Human Resource Management (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject provides an introduction to, and an examination of, the roles and functions of human resource management in organisations. The examination is undertaken from the perspective of how human resource management can contribute to organisational performance. The subject examines how HR functions or techniques help an organisation to perform efficiently and effectively and assist organisations to achieve a competitive advantage. In addition, the subject investigates the ethical and moral implications of these functions and techniques.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
Internal	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Distance	Wagga Wagga
Session 2
Internal	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HRM502

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Postgraduate students only.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to identify the various roles and functions of human resource management and analyse how these contribute to the organisation's effective utilisation of its human resources;
be able to critically analyse and assess recent literature on human resource management, and debate the issues raised;
be able to critically evaluate the role of human resource management in effective organisational performance;
be able to evaluate current human resource management practices and draw up well supported recommendations for improvement where necessary;
be able to explain how human resource management initiatives help organisations respond to the changing workplace environment; and
be able to discuss, explain and analyse the relationship between organisational strategy and human resource strategies.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

HRM - Definition, History and Purpose
Strategic Human Resource Management and Human Resource Planning
Managing Diversity, Job Design and Quality of Work Life Strategically
Recruitment, Selection and Equal Employment Opportunity
Performance Management and Reward Management
Training and Development, Career Management
Occupational Health & Safety
Emerging Trends and Challenges in HR

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