Faculty of Arts, Business and Law School of Business Teaching Session: Semester 1 Year: 2018 Course Coordinator: Dr John Whiteoak Office: K2.26 Telephone: +61 7 5459 4809 Email: whiteoak@usc.edu.au Consultation Times: As advised on Blackboard Course outline Code: HRM210 Title: Managing Human Resources 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description Increasingly, the effective management of human resources is recognised as a key component of organisational effectiveness, sustainable competitive advantage and the quality of work life. This course, therefore aims to introduce major functions of human resource management in the contemporary workplace. Professional knowledge, analytical and operational competencies are developed. This course commences with an overview of the development of Human Resource Management and a survey of current and emerging issues in the contemporary business environment in order to establish the external and internal context of the management of human resources. Models for analysing and guiding informed Human Resource Management practice are introduced. Major functional domains including human resource planning, job design and evaluation, remuneration, staffing, training and development, performance management, and occupational health and safety are examined. The integration of these functions with each other and with organisational strategy is emphasised throughout. 1.2 Course content Course introduction and strategic HRM Understanding the individual at work Human resource planning Job analysis, job design, and quality of work life Recruitment and selection Managing employee performance Mid-exam in lecture theatre Human resource development Rewarding human resources Employee health and safety Managing diversity Assessing HRM effectiveness
Page 2 2. Unit value 12 units 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks Graduate Qualities On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Apply creative and strategic thinking to the identification and development of new business opportunities or change within existing organisations Work effectively with teams from diverse backgrounds and display effective leadership behaviours To apply specific knowledge and skills of managing people in the discipline of human resource management to support the performance of diverse areas of business operations Identify corporate social responsibilities and issues of sustainability including strategies for addressing these You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming 2 Creative and critical thinkers. 1 Engaged. 1 and 3 Knowledgeable. 1 and 3 Sustainability-focussed. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of pre-requisites, corequisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions 4.2 Pre-requisites 4.3 Co-requisites 4.4 Anti-requisites 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills N/A 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)
Page 3 5.2 Assessment tasks Task Assessment Tasks No. Individ ual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it? 1 Mid-Semester test Individ ual 20% 60 minutes Thursday, Week 5 2 Project Group 40% 2000 words Week 12 Friday, Report/Case Study 5:00pm AEST 3 Final Exam Individ 40% 2 hours Central ual examination period 100% Online via Blackboard SafeAssign In exam venue Assessment Task 1: Mid-Semester test Goal: To assess knowledge of introductory HRM concepts Product: Mid semester multiple choice test 60 minutes Format: The mid-semester test is designed to test your content knowledge of the course material. The test includes specific multiple choice questions on the topics covered in Weeks 1 to 5. The test will be made available 24 hours before it is due and will be open book. Criteria on Blackboard Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Problem solving Introductory Assessment Task 2: Project Report/Case Study Goal: To assess the capacity to apply HRM concepts in a practical way Product: Project Report/Case Study 2000 words Format: This assignment can be completed as an individual or in a group (max four). You will be provided with a case study to analyse. You will be required to make recommendations to the case study organisation that relate to issues of managing human resources effectively. Further details of this assessment will be covered in the lectures and tutorials. Please note assignments should only be submitted online via SafeAssign Feedback will be provided electronically Criteria on Blackboard Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Collaboration Introductory Assessment Task 3: Final Exam Goal: Product: Format: To assess comprehensive knowledge of HRM concepts Final exam - two hours The final examination is designed to test your' content knowledge of the course material. The final examination includes multiple choice questions relating specific topics covered in Weeks 5 to 12. Criteria on Blackboard Generic skill assessed Problem solving Skill assessment level Developing
5.3 Additional assessment requirements Page 4 Plagiarism In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Blackboard, are electronically checked through SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct If Limited graded course add: Limited Graded Course: This course will be graded as Pass in a Limited Grade Course (PU) or Fail in a Limited Grade Course (UF) as per clause 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 of the Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA) - Institutional Operating Policy of the University of the Sunshine Coast. In a course using Limited Grades, all assessment tasks relating to a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activity or a professional competency (PC) task are required to be passed for a student to successfully complete the course. Supplementary assessment is not available in courses using Limited Grades. 5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours On campus Lecture: 2 hours per week On campus Tutorial: 1 hour per week 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 1
Page 5 6.3 Course activities Teaching Week / What key concepts/content will I learn? What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Module Directed Study Activities Independent Study Activities 1 Course introduction and strategic HRM Chapter 1 and 2 HRM outcomes and performance 2 Understanding the individual at work Additional Reading Provided 3 Human resource planning Chapter 4 4 No Lecture due to Public Holiday 5 Friday, 30 th March Good Friday Public Holiday Job analysis, job design and quality of work life Chapter 5 Mid- Semester Test Mid Semester Break 6 Recruitment and selection Chapter 6 7 Guest Lecturer Assignment Support 8 Wednesday, 25 th April ANZAC Day Public Holiday Human resource development Chapter 7 9 Managing and rewarding employee performance 10 Monday, 7 st May Labour Day Public Holiday Chapter 8 and 10 Conflict and negotiation processes Chapter 9 11 Employee health and safety Chapter 11 12 Assessing HRM effectiveness Chapters 12 13 Course review and final exam overview Study Period Central Examination Period End of Semester Break Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation.
Page 6 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Nankervis, A., Compton, R., Baird, M., Coffey, J. 2016 Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice (9 th ed.) South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage Learning. 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements 7.4 Risk management Health and safety risks have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to research and understand risks of specific courses and to review the USC s health and safety principles by viewing the online induction training for students. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance is provided to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching 10. General enquiries In person: USC Sunshine Coast - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building A4 (SW1), 52 Merivale Street, South Brisbane USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Student Central, Building A, 161 Old Maryborough Rd, Hervey Bay USC Caboolture - Student Central, Level 1 Building J, Cnr Manley and Tallon Street, Caboolture Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au