MGX2661 Sustainable human resource management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGX2661 Sustainable human resource management is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It needs MGB1010, MGW1010, MGX1010, MGC1010 or MGF1010 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGX2661
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGX2661
2 units list MGX2661 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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
- Written75%
- Presentation25%
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
- 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. 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
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
MGX2661 is part of 8 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
- BUSMNGMT02Business management unitsBusiness managementNo reviews yet
- BUSMNGMT03Additional business management unitsBusiness managementNo reviews yet
- HRMNGMT02Core unitsHuman resource managementNo reviews yet
- HRMNGMT07Core unitsHuman resource managementNo reviews yet
- MNGTSTUD02Management studies unitsManagement studiesNo reviews yet
- MNGTSTUD07Core unitsManagement studiesNo reviews yet
- SSRSPMGT01Core unitsSustainability and responsible managementNo reviews yet
- SSRSPMGT02Caulfield and Clayton unitsSustainability and responsible managementNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Susan Mayson
- Dr Ruby Ranjan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX2661?
You need MGB1010, MGW1010, MGX1010, MGC1010 or MGF1010 before you enrol.
What can I take after MGX2661?
MGX2661 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MGF2656 and MGX3441.
When is MGX2661 offered?
In 2025, MGX2661 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is MGX2661?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGX2661 have an exam?
No. MGX2661 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGX2661?
MGX2661 is part of Business management; Human resource management; Management studies; and Sustainability and responsible management.