HRM515 Human Resource Management (8)

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 Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Aust Graduate Mgt Consortium
Session 2 (60)
Online
Aust Graduate Mgt Consortium

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HRM515. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Management and Marketing

Enrolment Restrictions

Available only for Australian Graduate Management Consortium (AGMC) students.

Subject Relationships

HRM502 There is a significant overlap in content.
HRM571 There is a significant overlap in content.

Incompatible Subjects

HRM502, HRM571

Learning Outcomes

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

This 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

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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