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MGMT3028 – Strategic Human Resource Management

2022 – Session 1, In person/Online-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

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 HRM307 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 submissions of assessments 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, no extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available assessment-task marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24-hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will only be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.

No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g., quizzes, online tests.

Table 1: Penalty calculation based on submission time

Submission time after the due date (including weekends)

Penalty (% of available assessment task mark)

Example: for a non-timed assessment task marked out of 30

< 24 hours

10%

10% x 30 marks = 3-mark deduction

24-48 hours

20%

20% x 30 marks = 6-mark deduction

48-72 hours

30%

30% x 30 marks = 9-mark deduction

72-96 hours

40%

40% x 30 marks = 12-mark deduction

> 96 hours

100%

Assignment won’t be accepted

Special Consideration 

To request an extension on the due date/time for a timed or non-timed assessment task, you must submit a Special Consideration application. An application for Special Consideration does not guarantee approval.

The approved extension date for a student becomes the new due date for that student. The late submission penalties above then apply as of the new due date.

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

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 the 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

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

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Student Enquiries

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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 2022.02 of the Handbook