325-209 Human Resource Management

Entry to this subject is restricted to students who have completed 75 points of level-1 subjects (commerce or non-commerce).

As businesses seek to utilise all resources to improve their competitive advantage, the importance of fully utilising human resources becomes more pronounced. The effective management of human resources can assist an organisation to realise its strategic objectives and satisfy individual needs. This subject provides an overview of the primary concerns associated with Human Resource Management (HRM). Topics covered include: the importance of HRM in organisations; external factors influencing HRM; planning and forecasting human resource requirements; recruitment and selection; performance management; reward systems; careers and mentoring; HRM outcomes and current issues in HM. This subject incorporates up-to-date issues and explains the key functions involved in successful management of an organisation's human resources.

• High level of development: written communication; application of theory to practice; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

• Moderate level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; interpretation and analysis; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

A 2-hour examination (60%) and assignment(s) totalling not more than 4000 words (40%).

• H DeCieri and R Kramar et al, Human Resource Management in Australia: Strategy, People, Performance. McGraw-Hill, 2002.