Area: | School of Management |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | 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. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will be able to - Understand and comprehend the key elements of human resource management. Understand the Australian industrial relations framework and bargaining processes. Identify, analyse and discuss key human resource management issues and their impact on the workplace. Recommend strategies to overcome management problems in the employment relationship |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Periodicals and journals should be used as the primary source to uncover the latest developments in any field. There is also a wide array of journal articles that give descriptions of actual disputes, models of negotiations and results of research in negotiating behaviour. |
Unit Texts: | Nankervis, A., Compton, R., and Blair, M., (2001), Strategic Human Resource Management (4th ed), Melbourne, Nelson Thomson Learning. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Exam 30%. Groupwork/Presentation 40%. Mid Term Test 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Mktg Inst of S'pore | Trimester 2A | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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