Managing People

Subject MGMT90015 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 3-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment:

Approximately 2.5 hours of personal study per hour of class time is required to achieve a satisfactory level of performance

Prerequisites:

None.

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements for this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Mr Martin Nally

Contact

Semester 1: Michelle Brown brownm@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2: Martin Nally mnally@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject focuses on the link between HRM and business strategies and operations. The subject examines fundamental tools in strategic human resource management including the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of HR activities. A focus will be on the fit between HR and business strategy, and the congruence among HR activities. The subject will critically analyse strategic HRM theories and practices and their applications to organisational realities. The changing nature of the HRM function and its impact on HR professionals will also be considered.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Analyse the relationship between business strategy and operations and HR strategy and planning;
  • Identify and prioritise HR strategies in order to contribute to an organisation's competitive advantage;
  • Assess the congruence and coherence of HR activities;
  • Identify the different ways to evaluate the effectiveness of HR activities; and
  • Demonstrate the size and scope of HRM's contribution to organisational sustainability.
Assessment:
  • 2000 word individual case analysis, due week 6 (25%)
  • 4000 word (excluding appendix and references) team assignment, due week 11 (25%)
  • 2 hour end-of semester examination (50%)
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • The ability to synthesise and evaluate key theories and their operation in the wider environment;
  • Written and verbal communication skills, which should be developed through the preparation of essays and presentations;
  • Fundamental skills necessary for teamwork, including negotiation, communication and delegation skills; and
  • Effective use of time management.
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Professional Leadership and Management
Master of International Business
Master of Management
Master of Management (Finance)
Master of Management (Human Resources)
Master of Management (Human Resources)
Master of Management (Marketing)
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration (Enhanced)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of Journalism
150 Point Master of Journalism
150 Point Master of Management (Human Resources)
200 Point Master of Journalism
EMA 150 point program - full time over 1.5 years
EMA 200 point program - full time over 1.5 years
EMA 200 point program - full time over 2 years
Master of International Business electives

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