Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Troy Sarina
Contact via troy.sarina@mq.edu.au
E4A, 632
Monday 3pm to 4pm
Teaching Assistant
Jackie Gorrick
Contact via jackie.gorrick@mq.edu.au
Department of Marketing and Management
Via appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides an introduction to human resource management (HRM) in Australia, key policies and practices and contemporary environmental influences on HR strategy formation. Major topic areas include: human resource planning and staffing; employee training and development; performance appraisal; managing a workforce; and workplace health and safety. On completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate the links between the different areas of HRM and the contribution of HRM in businesses. Students will develop graduate capabilities in a range of areas including critical thinking, creativity and innovation and communication skills.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Important:
It is the responsibility of students to view their marks for each within session assessment on iLearn within 20 working days of posting. If there are any discrepancies, students must contact the Unit Convenor immediately. Failure to do so will mean that queries received after the release of final results regarding assessment marks (not including the final exam mark) will not be addressed.
Please note there will be no transfer of marks from other assessments (e.g. group debate) to the final examination.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Group Report | 40% | No | Tuesday 3rd October 4pm |
Assessed Coursework/Debate | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Final Examination | 50% | No | Formal Examination Period |
Due: Tuesday 3rd October 4pm
Weighting: 40%
Examining the role of HRM in organisations through a group assessment project targeting critical thinking and group report writing. 50% of this group report will be assessed individually. See Assessment Guide on iLearn for details.
Submission details: Submit group assignment to drop box at Business and Economics Student Services (BESS) before the due date (see Assessment Guide). Students are also required to submit an identical copy of the group assignment to the turnitin drop box by the due date.
Extension requests: The University is committed to equity and fairness in all aspects of its learning and teaching. In stating this commitment, the University recognises that there may be circumstances where a student is prevented by unavoidable disruption from performing in accordance with their ability. A disruption to studies policy exists to support students who experience serious and unavoidable disruption such that they do not reach their usual demonstrated performance level. The policy is available at:http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Late submissions: No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for disruption to studies is made and approved.
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Develop critical thinking: arguing and substantiating a point of view (class debate). See Assessment Guide on iLearn.
Late submissions: No extensions will be granted. Students who have not submitted the task prior to the deadline will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for disruption of studies is made and approved.
Due: Formal Examination Period
Weighting: 50%
2 hours. Assessing understanding of themes discussed in the course. This will be a closed book exam. The exam format will be made available later in the semester.
A final examination is included as an assessment task for this unit to provide assurance that:
A 2 hour final examination for this unit will be held during the University Examination period in the First Half Year 2017.
Classes
One 2-hour lecture each week plus one 1-hour tutorial each week. The tutorials commence in Week 1.
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
Technology Used and Required
Students are required to learn how to use word processing, iLearn and the library journals catalogue
Unit web page
Course material is available on the learning management system (ilearn).
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
Required texts and materials
The Compulsory Text for the unit is:
Nankervis, A., Baird, M., Coffey, J., & Shields, J. (2017). Human resource management: Strategy and practice (9th ed.). Melbourne: Cengage. This text can now be purchased from the Macquarie University Co-op Bookshop.
Consultation Times
You are encouraged to seek help at a time that is convenient to you from a staff member teaching on this unit during their regular consultation hours. In special circumstances, an appointment may be made outside regular consultation hours. Students experiencing significant difficulties with any topic in the unit must seek assistance immediately.
Teaching staff will generally respond to emails within 48 hours (excluding weekends). Accordingly, students must organise their study schedules to ensure that they do not feel the need for urgent email replies.
Requirements to Complete the Unit Satisfactorily
In order to complete this course satisfactorily you must achieve an total mark of at least 50 out of 100.
Topics to be covered each week are as follows:
Week |
Week Commencing |
Lecture Topic (& reading) |
Tutorial Topic (see detailed program below) |
1 |
31st July |
Unit Overview Evolution of HRM (Ch 1) |
Introduction Tutorial |
2 |
7th August |
The Context of HRM (Ch 2) |
The Evolution of HRM (Ch 1) |
3 |
14th August |
Employment Relationships, Industrial Relations and HRM (Ch 3) |
Understanding Argument Making and Debating Processes |
4 |
21st August |
The Role of Law and Regulation in HRM (Ch 3) |
Employment Relationships, Industrial Relations and HRM (Ch 3) Group Debate 1 |
5 |
28th August |
HR Planning in Dynamic Environments (Ch 4 and 5) |
Role of Law and Regulation in HRM (Ch 3) Group Debate 2 |
6 |
4th September |
Attracting Talent and Effective Employment Selection (Ch 6) |
HR Planning in Dynamic Environments (Ch 4 and 5) |
7 |
11th September |
Retaining and Developing Staff (Ch 7) |
Unpacking the Selection Process (Ch 6) |
MID SESSION BREAK 18th September to 1st October |
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2nd October |
Reading Week - NO LECTURES THIS WEEK GROUP REPORT DUE: Tuesday 3rd October 4pm |
NO TUTORIALS (Public holiday Monday 2nd October) |
9 |
9th October |
Managing Performance (Ch 8) |
Talent Development (Ch 7) Group Debate 3 |
10 |
16th October |
Strategic Reward Management (Ch 9) |
Examining Issues Related to Managing Performance (Ch 8) Group Debate 4 |
11 |
23rd October |
Negotiation at the Workplace (Ch 11) |
Motivating Workers: Reward Management (Ch 9) Group Debate 5 |
12 |
30th October |
Workplace Health and Safety & Employee Wellbeing (Ch 10) |
Understanding the Processes Underpinning Effective Negotiations (Ch 11) |
13 |
6th November |
Future of HRM, Subject Review and Exam Preparation |
WHS & Employee Wellbeing (Ch 10) |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, 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.
Extension requests: The University is committed to equity and fairness in all aspects of its learning and teaching. In stating this commitment, the University recognises that there may be circumstances where a student is prevented by unavoidable disruption from performing in accordance with their ability. A disruption to studies policy exists to support students who experience serious and unavoidable disruption such that they do not reach their usual demonstrated performance level. The policy is available at:http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Late submissions: No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total marks available for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for disruption to studies is made and approved.
Students are required to obtain an overall mark of 50% in order to pass this unit.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Developing sustainable organisations through the creation of innovative practices.
This unit gives you practice in applying research findings in your assignments
This unit gives you opportunities to conduct your own research
The Compulsory Text for the unit is:
Nankervis, A., Baird, M., Coffey, J., & Shields, J. (2017). Human resource management: Strategy and practice (9th ed.). Melbourne: Cengage. This text can now be purchased from the Macquarie University Co-op Bookshop.
Other useful texts which comprehensively cover the core material include:
The publications listed below are highly recommended for further reading on the topics covered in the unit. Students should also consult them for the research and preparation of assignments.
Books
These are suggested books in order to broaden your reading.
Journals
Apart from books, students will find it invaluable to get into the practice of reading relevant articles from journals. Below students will find a list of journals to start their reading and research. Those suggested can all be found within the university library system.
Some useful websites: