COMMGMT 3502 - Human Resource Management
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMMGMT 3502 Course Human Resource Management Coordinating Unit Management Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites COMMGMT 2500 Incompatible COMMGMT 3502OUA Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Jane Burdett
Lecturer-in-charge Name:
Course Website: www.myuni.adelaide.edu.au
Tutors: Please refer to MyUni for names and contact detailsCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from the Course Planner at https://access.adelaide.edu.au/courses/search.asp -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Recognise and discuss the critical role that effective people management plays in building and maintaining competitive advantage in contemporary organisations.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic HR functions, and the theories, concepts, models, and methods that inform HR practice.
3. Apply HRM concepts and technical knowledge to the analysis of HRM problems, cases, and issues.
4. Write a research report that demonstrates an effective synthesis of research findings with relevant research literature.
5. Recognise and demonstrate the behaviours and attitudes required for effective teamwork.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3,5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2,3 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3,5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Following is the required textbook for this course:
Nankervis, A., Baird, M., Coffey, J. and Shields, J., 2023. Human resource management. Cengage AU.
Online available now. Hard copy available from November 2022.https://au.cengage.com/c/human-resource-management-11e-nankervis-baird-coffey-shields/9780170458795/
Note: (1) It is required you have continuous access to the nominated text in order to complete the course requirements.
(2) Other editions of the above text are NOT the same as the required text (3) details of a discount oportunity from the publisher will be provided by the Course Coordinator closer to semester commencing.Recommended Resources
Reading is considered to be an essential part of the course, and students are expected to access and critically analyse the relevant literature. Apart from becoming familiar with the contents of the main text, students are also strongly urged to refer to academic journals in the area of (or relevant to) HRM. The following journals (all of which are available from the Barr Smith Library) are recommended:
- Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources (online)
- Harvard Business Review (online)
- Human Relations (online)
- Human Resource Management Review (online)
- Human Resource Planning (online)
- International Journal of Human Resource Management (online)
- Journal of Applied Psychology (online)
- Journal of Human Resources (online)
- Journal of Industrial Relations (online)
- Personnel Journal (online)
- Training and Development (online)
Online Learning
Lectures will be recorded and made available on MyUni.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be structured as a three-hour workshop conducted in Weeks 1-12 of the teaching semester.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The University expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. This means that for a three-unit course you are expected to commit approximately 9 hours of private study outside of your regular classes. This time commitment will include reading the relevant text book chapter, preparing for tutorials, and other assessment tasks.Learning Activities Summary
Workshop (seminar) topics
Week 1 Evolution of strategic human resource management
Week 2 The context of strategic human resource management
Week 3 Industrial relations frameworks
Week 4 Human resource planning
Week 5 Designing work
Week 6 Recruitment and selection
Week 7 Retention, learning and development
Week 8 Performance management
Week 9 Reward management
Week 10 Managing work health and safety
Week 11 Evaluating SHRM: towards the future
Week 12 Final assessment workshop
Week 13 No workshop
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Item Due date Weighting Related Learning Outcome 1. Participation (including peer assessment) N/A 10% 1,2,3 2. Essay - HR in the Headlines: Analysing a Contemporary HR Issue (Individual assessment) Week 6 20% 1,2,4 3. Group HR Case Study (Group Assessment) Part A - Week 7
Part B- Week 1130% 1,2,3,4,5 4. Report - Case study & Reflection - Student (Individual assessment) Week 13 40% 1,2,3,4 Total 100%
Assessment Related Requirements
- It is highly encouraged that students attend ALL tutorials. Marks will be allocated based on your preparation, and both the quantity and quality of your participation in class and small group discussions. Although tutor will keep an attendance record, it should be kept in mind that being present in the tutorial and not participating will not secure you any mark.
- To gain a pass in this course, a mark of at least 45% must be obtained in the final assessment as well as a total of at least 50% overall. Students not achieving the minimum final assessment mark will be awarded no more than 49%.
Assessment Detail
Workshop participation (weighting – 10%)
It is highly encouraged that students attend ALL tutorials. Marks will be allocated based on your preparation, and both the quantity and quality of your participation in class and small group discussions (peer assessed). Although tutor will keep an attendance record, it should be kept in mind that being present in the tutorial and not participating will not secure you any mark.
HR in the Headlines: Analysing a Contemporary HR Issue (Individual) (weighting – 20%)
Assessment output: Critical essay
Further details available in week 1
Group Case Study (weighting - 30% = 10% Part A, 10% Part B, 10% peer assessment of contribution)
Assessment output: 10x various HR outputs aligned to the weekly HR topics
Further details available in week 1
Individual report & reflection (weighting – 40%)
Assessment output: Case study analysis and reflection essay.
Submission
- Please note that all requests for extensions should be directed in writing to the Lecturer-in charge no later than 48 hours before the due date. Extension requests after this time will only be granted for exceptional circumstances. This does not include poor time management or poor file management.
- Extensions to the due date of individual and group assessment may be granted under special circumstances. An extension request based on illness or on exceptional personal circumstances must include the "Supporting Statement / Certification Form" that is on p. 4 of the Supplementary Assessment application available at: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/pdfs/supp_applic.pdf .
Students applying for an extension based on medical reasons must visit their medical practitioner, with the approved University form, and have the medical practitioner complete it. A normal doctor's certificate will not be accepted. - All assignments are to be lodged at, or prior to, the due date and time. A late assignment where no extension has been granted will be penalised by a reduction of 5% of the mark given for each day, or part of a day, that it is late.
- Assessment marks prior to the final exam will be displayed on the course website. Students are encouraged to check their marks and notify the Lecturer-in-Charge of any discrepancies.
- Legible hand-writing and the quality of English expression are considered to be integral parts of the assessment process. Marks may be deducted in the final examination because of poor handwriting.
- Students in this course are not permitted to take a DICTIONARY (English or English-Foreign) into the examination.
- Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted.
- All individual assignments must be attached to an Assignment Cover Sheet that must be signed and dated by the student before submission. Lecturers will withhold students’ results until such time as the student has signed the Assignment Cover Sheet.
- All group assignments must be attached to a Group Assignment Cover Sheet that must be signed and dated by all group members before submission. All team members are expected to contribute approximately equally to a group assignment.
- Students may not submit work for an assignment that has previously been submitted for this course or any other course.
- Markers can refuse to accept assignments that do not have a signed acknowledgement of the University’s Policy on Plagiarism: www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
Supplementary assessment – supplementary assessment for final exam will be offered in this course under some circumstances. Students are not permitted to resubmit work completed in previous years.
Appeal of grade – students who wish to appeal their mark for an assessment item should initially discuss their concerns with their tutor. If they are still dissatisfied they should then make contact with the Lecturer-in-charge. Any student who, after discussion of the result with the lecturer in charge, is still dissatisfied with the mark awarded for a particular piece of assessment work, and who has specific grounds for objecting to the mark, may lodge a written request for a review of the result or an independent second assessment with the Head of Discipline or School within 10 University business days from the date of notification of the result. Such a written request must contain details of the grounds on which the objection is based. Requests must include a summary of the reasons the student believes his or her assessment work deserves a higher mark. These reasons must be directly related to the academic quality of the work. -
Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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