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HRM Partnering in the Business Context

Unit Code: HBH529

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 semester

36 Hours

Hawthorn

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A core unit of study in the Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

Aims & Objectives:

understand and appreciate how HRM can contribute to business competitiveness
develop an understanding of the HRM partnering process, and gain some skills in consulting and facilitation
consider issues in developing HRM partner/client relationships within a business, and the negotiation of role boundaries
develop an understanding and appreciation of the complexity of group and inter group dynamics as they relate to HRM partnering processes
increase self awareness in the partnering role and reflect on issues such as power, influence, values, and ethics in the process
develop intervention skills in dealing with group and organisational task processes including strategy, organisational change, and resistance

Teaching Methods:

Presentation of theoretical material from a number of sources, such as textbooks and articles, case studies, class discussion, group work, and reflection

Assessment:

Individual assignment (50%); Group work assignment (50%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Swinburne University of Technology works to produce graduates and postgraduates, who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, can operate effectively and ethically in their business life, and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities, and attitudes. Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills:

Teamwork skills
Analysis skills
Problem solving skills
Communication skills
Ability to work independently, and
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems

Content:

theoretical models of the partnering/consulting process
techniques of partnering/consulting and how to apply them in the work environment
partnering/consulting styles and the power, influences, uses, and abuses of the HR partner.
politics, resistance, and ethics in partnering/consulting
HR partner and organisational change
essential elements of managing projects
understanding the role of financial and operations management in HRM partnering

Textbooks:

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.