MGB2430 - People, culture and strategy

Overview

Increased competition within the business environment has enhanced the focus on human resource strategies for business success. This unit will introduce you to the world of human resource management (HRM) and will explore the role of people, culture and strategy across contexts, sectors and occupations. This unit is designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop a critical approach to HRM concepts, models and theories. In addressing the challenges for 21st century students, the unit will also enhance your employability by introducing personal development as a concept, and will enhance job readiness through providing opportunities for personal development.

Offerings

S1-01-PENINSULA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Prerequisite

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Bruce Mitchell

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

define the scope and purpose of HRM through the principles and practices of contrary people, culture and strategy initiatives

critically evaluate and analyse conceptual frameworks for assessing HRM systems in a global business environment and across different cultural/national setting

develop creative solutions to a range of contemporary HRM challenges involving people, culture and strategy initiatives

enhance student employability and job readiness skills, through personal development opportunities

demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.

Teaching approach

Case-based teaching

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

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.