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MGMT3028 – Strategic Human Resource Management

2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances

Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update

The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.

This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.

Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Hector Viveros Tapia
hector.viveros@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above including (HRM201 or MGMT2040) and (HRM250 or MGMT2050)
Corequisites Corequisites
HRM300 or MGMT3002 or HRM308 or MGMT3007 or HRM317 or MGMT3017
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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
Essay 30% No Week 7
Case Study Presentation 20% No Week 10
Strategic HRM Project 50% No Week 13

Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 30%

 

An essay of up to 1,500 words, worth 30%.

 
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: Week 10
Weighting: 20%

 

This assessment consists of two parts worth 20% in total. The first is a 4-5 minute individual presentation followed by a 4-5 minute discussion. The second is a summary of up 500 words.

 
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%

 

A project of up to 2,000 words, worth 50%.

 
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

Required text

Textbook: Boxall, P. and Purcell, J., (2015) Strategy and Human Resource Management, 4th ed., Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke. Available at Macquarie University Library
Unit web page

The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/

Technology Used and Required

Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.m q.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.

Delivery Format and Other Details
  • Number and length of classes: 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial, i.e. 3 hours delivery per week unless indicated otherwise in the lecture schedule. Classes may vary due to public holiday(s)
  • Tutorials will commence in Week 2.
  • The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

Recommended readings

Recommended readings are provided via Leganto links on the iLearn Unit page

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://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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.

Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook