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MGMT8029 – Human Resources Planning
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Nick Parr
Contact via via Email
Please view consultation hours via iLearn - https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
BUS651 or MGMT6051 or MKTG696 or MKTG6096
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Human resources planning or workforce planning is the process of anticipating and developing strategies to address prospective changes to workforce need and workforce supply. It may inform the development of plans for; recruitment, succession, education and training, demand or customer management, productivity and workloads, workforce retention and workforce diversity. The topics the unit covers include; methods of summarising workforce data; sources of workforce data; recent changes in national workforces for Australia and internationally; methods of population and workforce projection; workforce planning processes; assessing workforce need and supply; developing workforce plans; international migration, recruitment and workforce cultural diversity; methods of planning education and training; workforce gender balance issues; and workforce ageing issues. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Evaluate sources of demographic, labour force and economic data and apply methods of summarising workforce data.
- ULO2: Critically evaluate the implications of recent population and workforce trends for human resources planning and organisational sustainability.
- ULO3: Apply advanced technical skills to prepare a range of types of projections used in workforce planning.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessments must also be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 40% penalty). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Assignment | 50% | No | Weeks 5, 7, 10 and 13 |
| Final Online Examination | 50% | No | University Examination Period |
Assignment
Assessment Type 1: Qualitative analysis task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Weeks 5, 7, 10 and 13
Weighting: 50%
This assignment involves FOUR tasks organised in FOUR parts, A, B and C and D: Data Analysis, Interpretation, Discussion, Written Report. The report has a maximum length of 2,000 words.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate sources of demographic, labour force and economic data and apply methods of summarising workforce data.
- Critically evaluate the implications of recent population and workforce trends for human resources planning and organisational sustainability.
- Apply advanced technical skills to prepare a range of types of projections used in workforce planning.
Final Online Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 50%
A three-hour online final examination, administered via iLearn, will be held during the University Examination Period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate sources of demographic, labour force and economic data and apply methods of summarising workforce data.
- Critically evaluate the implications of recent population and workforce trends for human resources planning and organisational sustainability.
- Apply advanced technical skills to prepare a range of types of projections used in workforce planning.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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Required Text |
There is no required textbook for this unit. Students are advised that there is no one single text which is followed closely. Rather for each topic a list of additional background readings will be provided to students. |
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Unit Web Page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
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Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. |
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Delivery Format and Other Details |
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/ |
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Recommended readings |
Yusuf, Farhat, Martins, J.M. and Swanson, D (2014). Methods of Demographic Analysis. Springer: The recommended text is available as a e-book from the Macquarie University Library. |
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Inherent Requirements |
None |
Unit Schedule
Please see iLearn
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.