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MGMT3028 – Strategic Human Resource Management

2026 – Session 1, Online-scheduled-weekday

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Hector Viveros Tapia
hector.viveros@mq.edu.au
4ER, Room 607
Tuesday 2pm-3pm or send me an email to organise a time
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above
Corequisites Corequisites
MGMT3002 or MGMT3007 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

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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 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 Approach
Professional practice: Strategic HRM 30% No 02/04/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Skills development: Developing strategic HR capability 30% No 08/05/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Professional practice: Strategic HRM in practice 40% No 22/05/2026 Individual No Observed

Professional practice: Strategic HRM

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 02/04/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of the assessment is for you to deepen your expertise in Strategic Human Resource Management through conducting independent research and analysis.

 

You will explore and critically evaluate a specific contemporary issue in SHRM, using independent research to identify key challenges, trends, and implications for organisations.

 

Skills in focus:

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication skills

 

Deliverable(s): Written report [max 1500 words]

Individual assessment
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.

Skills development: Developing strategic HR capability

Assessment Type 1: Reflection task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 08/05/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to evaluate your strategic contribution and professional judgement in people-management discussions, reflecting the role of HR as a strategic partner in organisations.
 
 
You will analyse your engagement and contributions throughout tutorials, evaluating how you applied Strategic HRM concepts, influenced discussion, and supported collective understanding of people-related strategic issues. You will assess the extent to which your contributions aligned people management considerations with broader organisational strategy, including workforce planning, capability development, and organisational performance. Your analysis will be supported by evidence and artefacts from your learning journey, demonstrating your readiness to contribute to strategic HR decision-making in professional contexts.
 
 
Skills in focus:
 
  • Communication skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving 
 
Deliverable(s): Written report [max 1800 words], excluding supporting materials and appendices.
 
Individual assessment
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.

Professional practice: Strategic HRM in practice

Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 22/05/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to analyse real-life Human Resource Management (HRM) issues and connect them to HRM strategy and theory.

You will investigate a real-world HRM issue, analyse its alignment with HRM strategy, and apply relevant theoretical frameworks to propose solutions or insights.

Skills in focus:

  • Critical thinking and problem solving 
  • Communication skills 

 

Deliverable(s): Presentation (5 minutes), written report [max 1800 words] Individual assessment
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
  • 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

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Unit Schedule

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Unit information based on version 2026.02 of the Handbook