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MGMT2015 – Performance and Development: Managing People for Organisational Success

2026 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Emma Heine
emma.heine@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above, including MGMT1007
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit examines the role of remuneration and performance management systems in contemporary organisations. Utilising theory and practical examples, the unit will enable students to identify the essential elements required to design a comprehensive remuneration and performance management system that delivers strategic value to a range of stakeholders, including the organisation and workers. Problem solving skills will be emphasised.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Identify, explore, and critically evaluate the theoretical underpinnings of different performance and development strategies, and apply this theoretical knowledge to solve problems and predict outcomes relating to performance and development systems in contemporary organisations.
  • ULO2: Critically analyse and compare performance management and development strategies individually or within a group to identify their strengths, weaknesses and impact on stakeholders and organisational performance.
  • ULO3: Evaluate and communicate the strategic value that managing individuals’ performance and development contributes to the holistic development of Human Resource Management (HRM) systems in support of organizational success.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty  (written assessments)  

 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 Approach
Skills development: Performance management case analysis 40% No 16/10/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Professional practice: Applied feedback analysis 30% No 02/11/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Professional practice: Persuasive communication 30% No Weekly Group No Observed

Skills development: Performance management case analysis

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 16/10/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to diagnose performance-related challenges and design evidence-based people management strategies, reflecting core responsibilities of Human Resource Management professionals.
 
You will apply course concepts, theory, and empirical evidence to critically analyse a performance management issue presented in a case study. Drawing on relevant HRM literature, you will evaluate the causes and implications of the issue and argue for an appropriate performance and development strategy that supports both employee effectiveness and organisational outcomes.
 
 

Skills in focus:

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

 

Deliverable(s): Written report [max 1500 words], excluding supporting materials and appendices.

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify, explore, and critically evaluate the theoretical underpinnings of different performance and development strategies, and apply this theoretical knowledge to solve problems and predict outcomes relating to performance and development systems in contemporary organisations.
  • Critically analyse and compare performance management and development strategies individually or within a group to identify their strengths, weaknesses and impact on stakeholders and organisational performance.
  • Evaluate and communicate the strategic value that managing individuals’ performance and development contributes to the holistic development of Human Resource Management (HRM) systems in support of organizational success.

Professional practice: Applied feedback analysis

Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 02/11/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your capability to analyse performance and provide constructive, evidence-based feedback—key responsibilities of Human Resource Management professionals involved in managing and developing people for organisational success.
 
You will apply course concepts, theory, and empirical evidence to evaluate the contributions of your peers in group work, assess their impact on team performance and outcomes, and provide clear, development-focused feedback. Your analysis and recommendations will reflect HRM approaches to performance review, developmental feedback, and continuous improvement, and will be supported by relevant theoretical and empirical evidence.
 
 

Skills in focus:

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

 

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

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify, explore, and critically evaluate the theoretical underpinnings of different performance and development strategies, and apply this theoretical knowledge to solve problems and predict outcomes relating to performance and development systems in contemporary organisations.
  • Critically analyse and compare performance management and development strategies individually or within a group to identify their strengths, weaknesses and impact on stakeholders and organisational performance.
  • Evaluate and communicate the strategic value that managing individuals’ performance and development contributes to the holistic development of Human Resource Management (HRM) systems in support of organizational success.

Professional practice: Persuasive communication

Assessment Type 1: Presentation task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

The purpose of this assessment is for you to apply course concepts, theory, and empirical evidence to demonstrate your knowledge in the form of a group presentation.
 
You will present the theoretical and empirical knowledge from the unit, and apply it to a real-world organisational example supported by theoretical and empirical evidence.
 
 

Skills in focus:

  • Collaboration and communication
  • Work readiness
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Discipline knowledge

 

Deliverable(s): Group presentation (15 minutes approx.)

Group assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify, explore, and critically evaluate the theoretical underpinnings of different performance and development strategies, and apply this theoretical knowledge to solve problems and predict outcomes relating to performance and development systems in contemporary organisations.
  • Critically analyse and compare performance management and development strategies individually or within a group to identify their strengths, weaknesses and impact on stakeholders and organisational performance.
  • Evaluate and communicate the strategic value that managing individuals’ performance and development contributes to the holistic development of Human Resource Management (HRM) systems in support of organizational success.

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
  • Academic Success 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.

Delivery and Resources

The unit will be delivered through weekly online lectures and two-hour tutorials. 

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Changes from Previous Offering

Slight assessment improvements from four to three true assessments.

Unit information based on version 2026.03 of the Handbook