MGX2661 - Sustainable human resource management

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

S1-01-CAULFIELD-FLEXIBLE

S1-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

S2-01-CAULFIELD-FLEXIBLE

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Mingqiong Mike Zhang

Dr Susan Mayson

Notes

Please note, this unit replaces MGC2430 and MGF2661 from 2025.

Learning outcomes

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

examine the role of HRM in addressing global ‘grand challenges’ facing organisations and society

critically evaluate the processes and outcomes of different models of HRM in developing strategies to address contemporary workforce issues

examine sustainable approaches to HRM and analyse the contribution of the sustainable HRM approach to competitive advantage, employee wellbeing and social and environmental outcomes

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

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

Teaching approach

Active learning

Research activities

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.

Learning resources

Required resources