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Human Resource Development

Unit Code: HBH226N




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

One Semester or Term

36 Hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

HBH110N Organisation and Management

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points


Aims & Objectives:

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Understand the nature and strategic importance of human resource development in the achievement of an organisation’s business objectives, productivity, quality and people outcomes
  • Develop an awareness of theories of human resource development including investigation, design, delivery and evaluation
  • Develop an awareness of approaches of human resource development including investigation, design, delivery and evaluation
  • Begin developing training delivery skills through the actual experience of delivery

Teaching Methods:

Lecture (2 hours), Tutorials (1 hour)

Assessment:

Assignment (Individual) (40%), Tests (40%), Presentation (20%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who are:
  • Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
  • Effective and ethical in work and community situations
  • Adaptable and able to manage change
  • Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content:

  • Strategic Human Resources development and its relationship to Human Resource and Business Strategy
  • Human Resource development Investigation including organisational analysis, task analysis and personal analysis
  • Program design in relation to learning outcomes
  • Program delivery including micro skills, structured and semi-structured learning strategies
  • Human Resource development evaluation in relation to reactions, learning, behaviour, organisational results and return on investment

Reading Materials:

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