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MGMT3028 – Strategic Human Resource Management
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
Hector Viveros Tapia
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above including (HRM201 or MGMT2040) and (HRM250 or MGMT2050)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
HRM300 or MGMT3002 or HRM308 or MGMT3007 or HRM317 or MGMT3017
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is aimed at teaching students to apply knowledge and skills gained in human resources management (HRM) in an integrated way to organisations. The unit reviews and applies theoretical perspectives on strategic HRM to case studies of organisations. It provides the intellectual and practical tools for students to evaluate various approaches to the conception, planning, implementation and evaluation of strategic policy and practice in key functional areas of HRM. Students will develop graduate capabilities in critical, analytical and integrative thinking and effective communication in relation to the development of strategic responses to contemporary HR 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: Critically analyse and communicate the strategic role that key HR theories and practices have in determining the success of an organisation.
- ULO2: Evaluate the role HR metrics play in strategic decision making within an organisation.
- ULO3: Analyse the impact of strategic HRM in the context of the modern organisation.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Policy:
Late assessment submissions must be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. 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. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.
Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Presentation:
No extensions will be granted. Students who are absent for the oral presentation and for the Turnitin submission of their slides will score zero for this assessment task. 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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| Essay | 30% | No | Week 6 |
| Case Study Presentation | 20% | No | In tutorials weeks 8 - 12 |
| Strategic HRM Project | 50% | No | Week 13 |
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 30%
The purpose of this assessment is to develop a critical understanding of how key theoretical and practical aspects of HR impact the strategic direction of organisations. The topic for this assignment will be provided on iLearn
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically analyse and communicate the strategic role that key HR theories and practices have in determining the success of an organisation.
- Evaluate the role HR metrics play in strategic decision making within an organisation.
Case Study Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: In tutorials weeks 8 - 12
Weighting: 20%
The purpose of this assessment is to develop your skills in case analysis and oral communication. You will be allocated a case study relating to a particular specific aspect of strategic HR. Topics will be provided on iLearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically analyse and communicate the strategic role that key HR theories and practices have in determining the success of an organisation.
- Evaluate the role HR metrics play in strategic decision making within an organisation.
- Analyse the impact of strategic HRM in the context of the modern organisation.
Strategic HRM Project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to analyse real-life HR issues and relate them to HR strategy and theory. For this assignment, you will be required to analyse three recent media articles that relate to HR and link these articles to HR theory and the material that we cover in class.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically analyse and communicate the strategic role that key HR theories and practices have in determining the success of an organisation.
- Analyse the impact of strategic HRM in the context of the modern organisation.
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 |
Textbook: Boxall, P. and Purcell, J., (2015) Strategy and Human Resource Management, 4th ed., Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke. Available at Macquarie University Library |
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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 |
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Recommended readings |
Recommended readings are provided via Leganto links on the iLearn Unit page |
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Inherent Requirements |
Tutorial attendance is required in presentation week to complete the Case Study Presentation task. Attendance is required for scheduled Guest Lectures. |
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
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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
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