School: Business and Law

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    HRM Fundamentals
  • Unit Code

    MAN5730
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    4
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Hossein ALI ABADI

Description

Human Resource Management (HRM) is relevant to both specialist and line managers. This unit is designed to introduce students to the principles and concepts of managing people at work. Students will gain and apply knowledge of HRM functions and activities such as recruitment and selection, human resource planning, learning and development, performance and reward management.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MAN5250

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate judgement and problem solving of contemporary HRM issues.
  2. Formulate strategies for effective HRM in relation to recruitment and retention, learning and development, compensation and performance management.
  3. Appraise literature and theories on selected HRM topics and issues.
  4. Develop HRM responses to contemporary social, legal and economic developments.
  5. Evaluate the contribution that effective HRM can make to organisational objectives.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction and the evolution of HRM.
  2. The context of HRM & Industrial Relations (IR).
  3. Human resource planning & work design.
  4. Talent attraction & selection.
  5. Talent retention & development.
  6. Management of performance.
  7. Strategic rewards management.
  8. Health & safety.
  9. Digital HRM and evaluation.
  10. Workplace negotiation processes.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

The seminar will include debates, case studies, lectures, presentations, class discussions, guest speakers. The seminars are used to provide students with some key skills such as critical thinking, communication and teamwork, while developing an understanding of the functions of HRM. The online program mirrors the same content as the on-campus offering and is delivered via Blackboard. Online students are required to regularly participate within the unit via Blackboard, and are provided with additional support materials to facilitate learning within an online environment. Students are required to participate in online activities to develop, apply and practice the concepts and skills foundational to the unit.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
Literature ReviewIndividual Literature Review 50%
PresentationTeam-based Case Study 30%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
Literature ReviewIndividual Literature Review 50%
PresentationTeam-based Case Study 30%

Core Reading(s)

  • Alan Nankervis, M. B., Coffey, J., & Shields. (2020). Human resource management : strategy and practice. South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1108619911
  • Alan Nankervis, M. B., Coffey, J., & Shields. (2020). Human resource management : strategy and practice. South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1108619911

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Business and Law

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    HRM Fundamentals
  • Unit Code

    MAN5730
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    5
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Hossein ALI ABADI

Description

Human Resource Management (HRM) is relevant to both specialist and line managers. This unit is designed to introduce students to the principles and concepts of managing people at work. Students will gain and apply knowledge of HRM functions and activities such as recruitment and selection, human resource planning, learning and development, performance and reward management.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MAN5250

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Appraise literature and theories on selected HRM topics and issues.
  2. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate judgement and problem solving of contemporary HRM issues.
  3. Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
  4. Evaluate the contribution that effective HRM can make to organisational objectives.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction and the evolution of HRM.
  2. The context of HRM & Industrial Relations (IR).
  3. Human resource planning & work design.
  4. Talent attraction & selection.
  5. Talent retention & development.
  6. Management of performance.
  7. Strategic rewards management.
  8. Health & safety.
  9. Digital HRM and evaluation.
  10. Workplace negotiation processes.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

The seminar will include debates, case studies, lectures, presentations, class discussions, guest speakers. The seminars are used to provide students with some key skills such as critical thinking, communication and teamwork, while developing an understanding of the functions of HRM. The online program mirrors the same content as the on-campus offering and is delivered via Blackboard. Online students are required to regularly participate within the unit via Blackboard, and are provided with additional support materials to facilitate learning within an online environment. Students are required to participate in online activities to develop, apply and practice the concepts and skills foundational to the unit.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
Literature ReviewIndividual Literature Review50%
PresentationTeam-based Case Study30%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
Literature ReviewIndividual Literature Review50%
PresentationTeam-based Case Study30%

Core Reading(s)

  • Alan Nankervis, M. B., Coffey, J., & Shields. (2020). Human resource management : strategy and practice. South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1108619911

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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