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MGMT2050 – Staffing Organisations

2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Denise Jepsen
denise.jepsen@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
50cp at 1000 level or above
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit addresses staffing organisations. It examines measurement and decision making in HR selection, job analysis techniques, performance prediction, attraction strategies, and selection methods. Students will be able to explain the role of HR measurement and evaluate staffing programs in a variety of organisational settings. The unit takes a technical approach and both the scholarly literature and applied practices of specialist topics are examined.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Analyse and explain the role of HR measurement, reliability and validity in staffing decision making.
  • ULO2: Critically evaluate staffing processes and decision making.
  • ULO3: Describe and assess a range of sustainable, best practice staffing processes.
  • ULO4: Communicate effectively in both scholarly and professional contexts.

General Assessment Information

Late Submission Penalties

If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days. Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0.

  • Example 1 (out of 100): If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100.
  • Example 2 (out of 30): If you score 27/30 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30.

Extensions

  • Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date.
  • Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration. Need help? Review the Special Consideration page for further details.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI assisted?
Professional practice: Workshop facilitation 30% No Week 4 to 11 Group No Observed
Skills development: Evaluating professional practice in HR contexts 30% No 01/05/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Professional practice: Talent acquisition design 40% No 29/05/2026 Individual Yes Open AI

Professional practice: Workshop facilitation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 4 to 11
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Group
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Observed

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to explain and apply key staffing and HRM concepts, and to communicate disciplinary knowledge clearly in a group setting.

You will work in a group to research the weekly topic, deliver a tutorial-opening presentation, and respond to audience questions to demonstrate your understanding.

 

Skills in focus:

  • Collaboration skills
  • Work readiness
  • Communication skills
  • Discipline knowledge

 

Deliverable(s): Presentation (up to 20 min)

Group assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and explain the role of HR measurement, reliability and validity in staffing decision making.
  • Communicate effectively in both scholarly and professional contexts.

Skills development: Evaluating professional practice in HR contexts

Assessment Type 1: Reflection task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 01/05/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI assisted?: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to communicate professionally, participate effectively in evaluative discussions, and reflect on your contribution to collective decision-making, all capabilities that are central to recruitment and selection processes.
 
You will analyse your engagement and contributions during tutorials, evaluating how you communicated ideas, interpreted information, and contributed to group discussions and activities that mirror selection-related tasks such as evaluating candidates, discussing criteria, and justifying decisions. Your analysis will be supported by evidence and artefacts from your learning journey, demonstrating your developing readiness for professional HR practice.
 
 

Skills in focus:

  • Communication skills
  • Work readiness

 

Deliverable(s): Written report [max 1000 words], excluding supporting materials and appendices.

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and explain the role of HR measurement, reliability and validity in staffing decision making.
  • Describe and assess a range of sustainable, best practice staffing processes.

Professional practice: Talent acquisition design

Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 29/05/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI assisted?: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to design a tailored recruitment and selection plan for a specialised role, applying HRM concepts and evidence-based practices.

You will choose one of three high-value roles, create a fictitious organisation, and develop a comprehensive recruitment and selection report including job analysis, selection criteria, recruitment strategy, and decision-making processes.

 

Skills in focus:

  • Discipline knowledge
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Work readiness

Deliverable(s): Written individual report [max 2000 words] excluding relevant appendices.

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and explain the role of HR measurement, reliability and validity in staffing decision making.
  • Critically evaluate staffing processes and decision making.
  • Describe and assess a range of sustainable, best practice staffing processes.

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.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

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Unit information based on version 2026.04 of the Handbook