2013 Unit of Study
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| Human Resource Strategies | |
|---|---|
| UoS Code | WORK2211 |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Offered | Semester 2 |
| Prerequisites | 40 credit points of units of study including (WORK1003 or WORK1002) |
| Corequisites | |
| Prohibitions | IREL2011, WORK2011 |
| Assumed Knowledge | |
| Additional Information | |
| Lectures | 1x 2 hour lecture and 1x 1 hour tutorial hour per week |
| Assessment | Essay (40%); Tutorial attendance and participation (10%); Group tutorial facilitation (10%); Exam (40%); Academic Honesty Module (0%) |
| Description | This unit examines the links between human resource management and strategic management in different kinds of organisations, both in Australia and overseas. It provides a critical and in-depth analysis of the human resource management theories, paying particular attention to the concepts of strategy, people management and organisational performance. The unit considers contemporary and controversial issues in human resource management, which may include downsizing, outsourcing, knowledge management, governance and social responsibility. |