Unit Outline

The way workforces are structured and organised is changing. This unit introduces and assesses future trends in human resource management in light of the key contemporary drivers of organisational change. The unit investigates the influence of digitisation and the ongoing transformation of the HR function. Students will explore the nature of future workforces, skills, transitions and job displacement. Developments in labour markets will be analysed in terms of increasing globalisation and the ongoing international division of labour. Topics surveyed will also include graduate destinations and outcomes, and the future of careers in human resource management.

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.	Apply HRM knowledge to understand the future trends in human resource management.
2.	Communicate the results of critical analysis in oral and written format.
3.	Analyse the influence of globalisation on labour markets and career.
4.	Work independently and collaboratively to deliver the required tasks.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	BMA121

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:	Essay	Week 4	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Group Poster Presentation (Telecollaboration)	Week 10	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Reflective report (Telecollaboration)	Week 13	20 %	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Essay

Task Description:

The purpose of this task it to develop your knowledge about current and future global human resource management trend.

In completing this assessment task, you will develop and demonstrate your ability to translate theoretical concepts into management practice by a) identifying the implications of specific emerging HRM trends, and b) determining how such HRM trends can be harnessed or advanced to generate value for corporate organisations.

To complete this task, choose one of the following topic areas:
(a) Write an essay on the consequences and/or benefits of the casualisation of employment in organisations, which is perhaps becoming a future global trend. Pay particular attention to the contentious issue of zero-hour contracts, which is used as a tool for organisations to attempt to improve bottom-line results and enhance labour flexibility.

(b) Write an essay on the benefits/value of Green HRM or sustainable HRM in organisations, which is perhaps becoming a future global trend. Pay particular attention to the contentious issue of climate change, environment, and well-being, which is used as a tool for organisations to attempt to improve bottom-line results and enhance corporate sustainability.

This essay requires a minimum of 15 academic references. Textbooks, newspaper articles and magazines are not considered academic references.

Task Length:

2000 words, +/- 10% (excluding reference list and appendices)

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Displays a comprehensive and critical understanding of Human Resource Management trends.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Demonstrates the application of academic research skills in the preparation of the assignment.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Presents a clearly articulated and appropriately referenced assessment of the topic.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Group Poster Presentation (Telecollaboration)

Task Description:

To receive full marks for this assessment task, you are required to do the following:
1. Form groups of THREE (3) students.
2. During the workshop in weeks 4, 5 or 6, make a 15-minute presentation on a contemporary issue in human resource management from a list of topics supplied by the unit coordinator.
3. Peer review your team members during the scheduled workshops

Task Length:

15-minute presentation + 2 x 200-word peer reviews (400 total)

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Research, analyse and evaluate current HRM literature, theories, and principles.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Participate in oral presentations by applying theory, concepts and required readings to a case.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Communicate with a group and participate in the management of group activities.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Reflective report (Telecollaboration)

Task Description:

For this assessment task, you are required to prepare and submit a reflective report outlining the experiences and lessons learnt from the Telecollaboration assessment and how such experiences and lessons learnt can be applied in your current job role or future HR role.

Task Length:

1000 words, +/- 10% (excluding reference list and appendices)

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and explain how learning experiences in the unit are enhancing students' understanding of HRM concepts, HRM practices and the skills and capabilities they will need in the future as a practitioner in the discipline	LO1, LO3, LO4
2	A detailed explanation of foreseeable career enablers is provided	LO1, LO3, LO4
3	Applying a range of human resource management perspectives to demonstrate understanding of topic area.	LO1, LO3, LO4

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.

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

There is no prescribed text set for this unit. See the unit reading list for access to the required readings in this unit.