Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) explores the relationship between the management of people and pursuit of an organisations strategic goals and objectives.  Specific topics covered include human resource planning and strategy, job analysis and job design, equipment and selection, performance appraisal and performance-related pay, learning and career management, employment relations, diversity management and international human resource management.

The objective of this course is: to identify the key SHRM functions and operations; to aquire a solid historical, theoretical and practical perspective on the key human resource management concepts; indentify the linkages between SHRM functions and operations and organisational strategies, structures and culture; develop an awarenessof the different contexts (economic, political, legal and social) that impact on the operation of SHRM; strengthen key management competencies in decision making, group leadership, oral and written communication and persuasion, critical thinking, problem solving, planning and team work.

1. Workplace SHRM Critical Analysis Exercises 30%

2. Group presentation 20%

3. SHRM Essay 20%

4. Exam 30%

• 3 hours a week x 13 workshops
• 2 hours a week: working on the WebCT site, including discussions and online learning
• 7 hours a week: reading, research, writing, assignment preparation and group presentation preparation

At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree and 3 years professional work experience since graduation.

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See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7171

See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7171

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