MGB2430 People, culture and strategy
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGB2430 People, culture and strategy is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs MGB1010 and MGX1010 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGB2430
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MGB2430
2 units list MGB2430 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B2007, B2045 or B2046 to undertake this unit.
Overview
Increased competition within the business environment has enhanced the focus on human resource strategies for business success. This unit will introduce you to the world of human resource management (HRM) and will explore the role of people, culture and strategy across contexts, sectors and occupations. This unit is designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop a critical approach to HRM concepts, models and theories. In addressing the challenges for 21st century students, the unit will also enhance your employability by introducing personal development as a concept, and will enhance job readiness through providing opportunities for personal development.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment60%
- Examination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
define the scope and purpose of HRM through the principles and practices of contrary people, culture and strategy initiatives
- 2
critically evaluate and analyse conceptual frameworks for assessing HRM systems in a global business environment and across different cultural/national setting
- 3
develop creative solutions to a range of contemporary HRM challenges involving people, culture and strategy initiatives
- 4
enhance student employability and job readiness skills, through personal development opportunities.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
MGB2430 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Bruce Mitchell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGB2430?
You need MGB1010 and MGX1010 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MGB2430?
MGB2430 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MGF2656 and MGX3441.
When is MGB2430 offered?
In 2022, MGB2430 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is MGB2430?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGB2430 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include MGB2430?
MGB2430 is part of Management practice.