UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

MGF2661 Human resource management

Faculty of Business and Economics

MGF2661 Human resource management is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MGB1010, MGC1010, MGF1010 or MGW1010 and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

This unit is an introduction to human resource management, theory, context and practices. It focuses on the contribution of HRM to organisational competitive advantage and meeting the needs of employees and other stakeholders.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    define the scope and purpose of HRM as an academic discipline and activities associated with HRM as a management practice

  2. 2

    identify major changes in the global business environment that impact on organisations and HRM

  3. 3

    critically evaluate competing models of HRM that underpin perceived good practices

  4. 4

    critically apply knowledge about HR activities to identify solutions to HRM issues

  5. 5

    enhance students' research capabilities to work individually and in groups.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Tutorials24 hours

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.

Learning resources

Required resources

Nankervis, A., Compton, R., Baird, M. & Coffey, J. (2016). Human resource management strategies and processes (9th ed.), South Melbourne, Victoria: Cengage Learning.

Where it fits

MGF2661 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Susan Mayson

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MGF2661?

You need MGB1010, MGC1010, MGF1010 or MGW1010 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 2021, 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 and Human resource management.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Management
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024