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WORK5002: Foundations of HRM and IR
2024 unit information
The unit provides an integrated overview of the social, legal, psychological, ethical and strategic dimensions of human resource management (HRM) and industrial relations (IR). The learning content develops broad and deep knowledge in a select number of topical HR and IR issues and links these to a real-world context. As such the unit provides students with the essential preparatory knowledge and skills to build an intellectual foundation for the suite of subsequent core and elective units in HRM and IR available in the program.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Work and Organisational Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Apply the key concepts, techniques and trends in human resource management (HR) and industrial relations (IR), and meet challenges and opportunities involved in applying this knowledge in diverse contexts.
- LO2. Think critically, question, assess and respond independently and creatively to assumptions, propositions and debates within human resource management.
- LO3. Apply a range of quantitative and qualitative research skills to identify and diagnose complex and unfamiliar problems and to be able to apply evidence to formulate strategically appropriate HR and IR solutions.
- LO4. Communicate and negotiate effectively to reach agreement with others about appropriate HR and IR strategies and responses to complex and unfamiliar problems within human resource management.
- LO5. Lead and work collaboratively in work-related contexts to address complex and unfamiliar problems within human resource management
- LO6. Act upon ethical and responsible decision-making on issues related to industrial relations and human resource management.
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