Unit Outline

The principal aim of the unit is to provide an overview of the fields of Human Resources (HR), and Employment Relations (ER) by providing the underpinning knowledge and developing an understanding of core theoretical principles and models of Human Resource Management (HRM). Students will focus on the outcome of HR/ER strategies and policies at the individual, organisation and societal levels. The effective management of employees is a key concern for organisations due the recognition of the positive role that well-managed human resources can play in increasing organisational and individual outcomes. It is necessary for people working as HR/ER specialists, and for those who are managing teams of people, to understand multiple HRM perspectives and to develop evidence-based people management strategies appropriate to specific organisational contexts. This unit will cover content (what), the rationale (why), and implementation (how) of effective people management practices.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Describe core human resource management principles and models central to people and cultural practices.
2.	Apply human resource management theories, research and practices to contemporary people and wellbeing issues.
3.	Evaluate sustainable human resource management strategy using scholarly and practitioner evidence.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	XPD111, ZAA132

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To Be Determined.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Assessment Task 1: Human Resource Interview and Response	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Assessment Task 2: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Analysis	Week 9	35 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Assessment Task 3: Strategy Feasibility Assessment	Week 13	35 %	LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Assessment Task 1: Human Resource Interview and Response

Task Description:

In this assessment, students will refine their expertise in attraction, recruitment, and selection over three activities:
1. DESIGN: Design of interview questions and selection criteria.
2. INTERVIEW: A mock interview with a student pair using interview questions and selection criteria.
3. SELECT: An assessment of the interviewee based on the interview and selection criteria.
To submit the assessment, students will:
1. Provide a 500-word management briefing note on the design and selection, and a 250-word reflection on the efficacy of the interviewing skills.
2. A Zoom recording of the interview (10 minutes).

Task Length:

10 minutes interview, 750 word briefing note (+/-10%)

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use appropriate core human resource management concepts and principles in each activity.	LO1
2	Analyse the job description to design interview questions and selection criteria.	LO2
3	Apply human resource management recruitment and selection practices to interview a potential candidate.	LO2
4	Analyse candidate capability against the selection criteria to recommend a candidate selection.	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Assessment Task 2: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Analysis

Task Description:

In this assessment, students will identify a Tasmanian organisation (that publishes relevant Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging information) to analyse how effectively they respond to the contemporary concerns pertaining to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. This relates explicitly to Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equity), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality).

Task Length:

1,800 words (+/- 10%) excluding references and appendices

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify the core diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness information in a chosen Tasmanian business.	LO1
2	Analyse the effectiveness of existing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness strategies in achieving their proposed goal.	LO3
3	Evaluate the effectiveness of existing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness strategies in achieving relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Assessment Task 3: Strategy Feasibility Assessment

Task Description:

The specific purpose of this task is to analyse the sustainable human resources strategy of a provided business and evaluate the feasibility of it achieving their proposed goals. This involves writing a long form briefing paper to management using quality scholarly and practitioner evidence.

Further information will be available in MyLO.

Task Length:

1,500 words (+/- 10%) excluding references and appendices

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply theory and practice in the analysis of a people and wellbeing strategy.	LO2
2	Analyse a human resource management strategy using quality evidence.	LO3
3	Evaluate the feasibility of a sustainable human resource management strategy.	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

You will need the following text:

Nel, P., Werner, A., Fazey, M., Millett, B., du Plessis, A., Wordsworth, R., Mackinnon, B. H., Suseno, Y., eds. (2017). Human resource management in Australia, 2nd edn., Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Australia. ISBN 9780195597448