793-410 Human Resource Management in Agriculture

On completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• describe, understand, and have a working knowledge of the process of industrial relations and employment law;

• understand and describe the role and functions of management and leadership in organisations;

• explain the factors that influence individual, work and family groups and organisational behaviour, as the basis for effective human resource management of organisations;

• understand and be able to put into practice theories developed to assist the manager to implement strategies for improved negotiations and bargaining, organisational leadership and motivation, resolution of conflict, and adjustment to change;

• communicate effectively, with appropriate time management and planning skills; and

• understand and apply proper procedures for human resource management functions including hiring employees, performance appraisal, compensation management, training and development, and disciplinary and grievance processes.

The content includes overview of Australian industrial relations systems and employment laws; the role of the human resource manager; the functions of human resource management, individual, work and family groups and organisational behaviour issues.

Two essays of 3000 words each (50% each).