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Strategic HRM in the Business Context

Unit Code: HBH620

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

36 hours

Hawthorn

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Master of Business (Human Resource Management) suite.

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 develop an understanding of key concepts in the formulation of corporate strategies and the contribution of HRM to these strategies.
To develop an understanding of the critical links between strategic planning, organisational change and people performance in achieving organisational success.
To identify the importance of the integration of business, functional and HRM strategies.
To consider the HRM strategic choices available in the areas of staffing, performance evaluation, reward practices, management development and HRD and their contribution to an organisation meeting its business objectives.
To identify the HRM impacts of key business decisions such as acquisitions, mergers, downsizing, technological change and globalisation.
To explore various theories and models of organisational change which can be considered in the process of strategy implementation.
To explore the practicalities of developing a strategic HR plan through carrying out a workplace project.

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:

Group and Individual workplace project: Part 1 – 25%(Group) Part 2 – 35% (Individual) Part 3 – 15% (Group Presentation) Tests– 15% 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:

Strategic Context – Understanding internal and external environments, managing change from a strategic perspective, business, HRM and functional strategies, current strategic issues such as globalisation, delegation to line management, outsourcing, telecommuting, social responsibility and ethics.
Managing the HRM Activity – Strategic Choices – Workforce planning, attraction and placement of human resources, maximising HR productivity, quality and continuous improvement, maintaining human resources and strategic separation.
Developing Capability and Performance – Aligning employee expectations with strategy , enabling and evaluating performance.

Textbooks:

Mello, J.A., Strategic Human Resource Management 2nd Edition, Thomson, USA, 2006