HRM528 Strategic Human Resource Management (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides an introduction to one of the fastest developing areas in the Human Resource Management discipline and includes a comprehensive coverage of a variety of issues and challenges with respect to the development of a strategic approach to human resource management practice, including the role of the human resource management professional in the strategy development and implementation process. A range of concepts, theories and models which aim to integrate the various functional areas of human resource management with business strategy will be examined. Both the theoretical and practical application of issues associated with HR practices such as staffing, performance management and staff development will be discussed.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 3 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HRM528
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:
- identify, explain and critically assess the changing role of human resource management within the current and future business context;
- critically analyse the alignment of human resource management with business strategy, and the role of the HR professional in this process;
- Demonstrate and support, with evidence and critical analysis, how the human resource functions (e.g., staffing, performance appraisal and human resource development) can be more closely aligned with the strategic needs of the organisation;
- critically evaluate strategic human resource management theories and practices to identify those most appropriate for helping to achieve organisational goals; and
- synthesise and critically evaluate academic literature, and apply practical reasoning to address real-worth problems.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- The need for a strategic approach to HRM
- The changing HRM scene
- Theoretical concepts of strategic management
- Integrating HRM and business strategy
- Strategic HRM and the HRM professional
- Strategic recruitment and selection
- Retention strategies
- Performance management and strategic HRM
- Knowledge management
- Strategic human resource development
- Change management and diversity: A proactive strategy
- Strategic rhetoric and operational reality
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.