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MGMT7171 Strategic Human Resource Management

Offered By School of Mgt, Marketing & International Business
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Management
Offered in Second Semester, 2010, Second Semester, 2011, and Spring Session, 2011
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Indicative Assessment  Workplace SHRM Critical Analysis Exercises 30%; Group presentation 20% ; Essay 20% ; Exam 30%
Workload
  • 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
Course Classification(s) TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest Management
Eligibility

At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree.

Prescribed Texts

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

 

Preliminary Reading

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

 

Indicative Reading List

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Programs Master of Business and Master of Commerce
Other Information

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