MGF5986 Foundations of human resource management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGF5986 Foundations of human resource management is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGF5986
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MGF5986
No unit lists MGF5986 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Yous must be enrolled in course B6002, B6006, B6009, B6010, B6018 or B6020, or be granted permission by the Chief Examiner to undertake this unit
Overview
This unit introduces the theories and practices that underpin human resource management and analyses how organisations can create competitive advantage through their workforce. The unit examines foundational practices such as recruitment and selection, talent development and performance management along with future-focused activities such as HR analytics and socially responsible HRM needed to underpin sustainable organisational practice that is poised to respond to the challenges and opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Evening |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
define the purpose and scope of traditional and emerging Human Resource Management (HRM) activities drawing from HRM theory, empirical research and practice
- 2
analyse and evaluate the contribution that can be made by the HR function to the competitive advantage of the organisation
- 3
critically analyse how HRM activities can support the sustainability of an organisation
- 4
evaluate the contribution of HRM activities to the creation of an ethical and ‘future focused’ organisation
- 5
develop a portfolio of 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration and teamwork to effectively navigate the changing nature of work.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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 allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Susan Mayson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF5986?
MGF5986 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MGF5986 offered?
In 2022, MGF5986 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGF5986?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGF5986 have an exam?
No. MGF5986 has 1 assessment task and no exam.