MGC2430 Human resource management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGC2430 Human resource management is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs MGF1010, MGW1010, MGB1010, MGX1010 or MGC1010 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for MGC2430. This is its 2024 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before MGC2430
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGC2430
2 units list MGC2430 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to the factors involved in the effective utilisation of people within organisations. Topics include analysis of the global context for human resource management (HRM); the strategic role of HRM; human resource planning; job analysis; staffing; performance management; training and development; remuneration; and legal issues in HRM, including EEO and occupational health and safety.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate the role of Human Resource Management in achieving organisational objectives
- 2
critically evaluate some of the key theoretical models of Human Resource Management
- 3
critically evaluate some of the key technical, legal and ethical issues in Human Resource Management
- 4
analyse the policies, practices and procedures associated with the effective management of people in organisations
- 5
explain the impact of the social, political and economic environment on the theory and practice of Human Resource Management
- 6
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
MGC2430 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Susan Mayson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGC2430?
You need MGF1010, MGW1010, MGB1010, MGX1010 or MGC1010 before you enrol.
What can I take after MGC2430?
MGC2430 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MGF2656 and MGX3441.
When is MGC2430 offered?
In 2024, MGC2430 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MGC2430?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGC2430 have an exam?
No. MGC2430 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGC2430?
MGC2430 is part of Management studies.