One Semester or Term

36 Hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

HBH110N Organisation and Management

 Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Aims & Objectives:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the changing nature of business and the implications on the workforce
• Understand and apply the relevant HRM theories, models and frameworks in a business environment
• Demonstrate the use of research skills that are relevant to enable self-directed learning
• Develop awareness of the place of Australia in the global economy
• Develop and apply research instruments to investigate HR strategies in organisations
• Identify the impact of strategy and structure for the business environment
• Critically analyse the contemporary literature and issues relevant to Human Resources Management and apply this to contemporary organisations

Teaching Methods:

Lecture (2 hours), Tutorials (1 hour)

Assessment:

Individual assessment (50%), Group Presentation (20%) (including Peer Group assessment), Group Report (30%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

• 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:

• Human Resources theories and model
• People management skills
• Research methodologies
• Human Resources operational strategies
• Human Resource functional programs
• Change Management and Human Resource Information Systems

Reading Materials:

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