MGF2661 Sustainable human resource management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGF2661 Sustainable 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 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MGF1010, MGB1010, MGW1010, MGX1010 or MGC1010 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for MGF2661. This is its 2024 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before MGF2661
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGF2661
2 units list MGF2661 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit examines how sustainable approaches to HRM can address important contemporary challenges including environmental uncertainty, technological change, employee wellbeing and the broader impacts of organisations on society and the environment. Recognising the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and increasing demands from employees and other key stakeholders, organisations are keenly focused on improving the sustainability of their human resource management. This unit explores ways in which sustainability contributes to competitive advantage by using human resource management strategy and practices to meet the needs of the organisation, employees, society and the environment.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine the role of HRM in addressing global ‘grand challenges’ facing organisations and society
- 2
critically evaluate the processes and outcomes of different models of HRM in developing strategies to address contemporary workforce issues
- 3
examine sustainable approaches to HRM and analyse the contribution of the sustainable HRM approach to competitive advantage, employee wellbeing and social and environmental outcomes
- 4
develop research and communication skills to critically apply discipline-based knowledge to identify solutions to contemporary HRM issues in the context of grand global challenges
- 5
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Nankervis, A., Baird, M., Coffey, J. & Shields, J. (2022). Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice (11th ed.), Cengage Learning
https://au.cengage.com/c/human-resource-management-11e-nankervis-baird-coffey-shields/9780170458795/
Where it fits
MGF2661 is part of 6 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
- BUSMNGMT01Additional business management unitsBusiness managementNo reviews yet
- BUSMNGMT02Business management unitsBusiness managementNo reviews yet
- HRMNGMT02Core unitsHuman resource managementNo reviews yet
- HRMNGMT07Core unitsHuman resource managementNo reviews yet
- SSRSPMGT01Core unitsSustainability and responsible managementNo reviews yet
- SSRSPMGT02Caulfield and Clayton unitsSustainability and responsible managementNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Sean Way
- Dr Susan Mayson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF2661?
You need MGF1010, MGB1010, MGW1010, MGX1010 or MGC1010 before you enrol.
What can I take after MGF2661?
MGF2661 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MGF2656 and MGX3441.
When is MGF2661 offered?
In 2024, MGF2661 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGF2661?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGF2661 have an exam?
No. MGF2661 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGF2661?
MGF2661 is part of Business management; Human resource management; and Sustainability and responsible management.