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 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MGB1010, MGX1010, MGC1010, MGF1010 or MGW1010 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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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.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
define the scope and purpose of HRM as an academic discipline and a strategic and operational approach to managing employees and organisations
- 2
explore HRM in the context of global business environments characterised by volatility, uncertainty and change, including technological change and sustainability
- 3
critically evaluate the assumptions and outcomes of competing approaches to HRM
- 4
critically apply knowledge about HRM theory and concepts to identify solutions to HRM issues
- 5
enhance students' communication, collaboration and teamwork skills to work independently and in groups.
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. 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 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
https://au.cengage.com/c/isbn/9780170421843/
Nankervis, A., Compton, R., Baird, M. & Coffey, J. (2020). Human resource management strategies and processes (10th ed.), South Melbourne, Victoria: Cengage Learning.
Where it fits
MGF2661 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Susan Mayson
- Associate Professor Mingqiong Mike Zhang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF2661?
You need MGB1010, MGX1010, 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 2023, 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.