4436 (v.4) Human Resource Management (Introduction) 200

Area:

School of Management

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Provides an introduction to the management of human resources and the Australian industrial relations frameworks and bargaining processes. Takes into account theoretical and practical aspects of the topics covered.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood and comprehended the key elements of human resource management. Understood the Australian industrial relations framework and bargaining processes. Identified, analysed and discussed key human resource management issues and their impact on the workplace. Recommended strategies to overcome management problems in the employment relationship.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Nankervis, A., Compton, R., and Blair, M., (2001), Strategic Human Resource Management. 4th ed. Melbourne, Nelson Thomson Learning.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Exam 30%. Groupwork/Presentation 40%. Mid Term Test 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Summer Period	Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	HK Mgmt Assoc	Trimester 3A	Y
2004	Int Coll Bus Tech Sri Lanka	Trimester 1	Y
2004	Metro College Malaysia	Semester 1	Y
2004	Mktg Inst of S'pore	Trimester 1A	Y