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Recruitment and Selection

Unit Code: BOH200

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

36 Hours

Hawthorn

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Graduate Certificate of Business (Human Resource Management).

Aims & Objectives:

In preparation for managing HRM activities and contributing to the enhancement of organisational performance in the 21st century, students will be given the opportunity:

To explore the practicalities of developing a strategic recruitment and selection plan through carrying out a workplace project.
To extend the students’ knowledge of the recruitment and selection function; induction and talent management,
To identify the critical strategic policy and practical issues in recruiting and selecting in organisations in the current changing context of work,
To assist students in identifying the critical strategic policy issues in their environments and the competencies they need to enhance their performance as managers of people, particularly in relation to the recruitment and selection of staff,
To develop interviewing skills.
To understand the nature and strategic importance of human resources as an asset and the link to the achievement of the organisation’s business objectives, productivity and quality outcomes;
To experiment with various theories, techniques and approaches to dealing with people- related problems and issues through the use of situation analysis, experiential learning and skills development;
To understand the importance of contemporary recruitment and selection issues and their effect on organisations, eg. Links between business strategy and recruitment and selection, and organisational culture.
To build skills in recruiting, interviewing and problem solving;
To build on skills of personal reflection;
To develop research skills through independent enquiry;
To build on fundamental academic and personal abilities such as: Research in the library and elsewhere; Analysis and synthesis; Written and verbal communication skills; Report and essay writing skills; Interviewing and questioning skills; Presentation skills; Self reliance and intellectual independence; Time management - goal setting and planning;

Teaching Methods:

Presentation of theoretical material from a number of sources, such as textbooks and articles, case studies and experiential activities drawing on students' practical and workplace experience, class discussion, reflection, and consultation on workplace projects.

Assessment:

Individual essay – 10%; Reflective essay (individual) - 40%; Group research project – 40%; attendance and participation 10%.

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to 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
Evaluation skills
Communication skills
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Ability to work independently

Content:

Job analysis
Position Descriptions
Key Selection Criteria
RecruitmentSelection
Placement
Orientation
Legal aspects of Recruitment and Selection
Human Resource Information Systems
Talent Management

Textbooks:

Compton, R.L., Morrissey, B., and Nankervis, R., (2009) Effective Recruitment and Selection Practices, Fifth Edition, CCH Australia Limited, North Ryde, NSW

Other suitable reading materials
Students will be advised of appropriate recent relevant reading when the unit is offered.