Human Resource Management

General Information

Human Resource Management is an integral part of any manager’s role. It is also a specialised field within management. The point of view taken in this subject is that of a line manager who needs to execute HR activities to effectively acquire, develop, utilise, and motivate his or her own staff and to liaise effectively with specialists. This subject develops grounding in techniques of human resource planning, staff selection and recruitment, performance appraisal, training and development, and compensation. The importance of aligning HR practices with company goals and strategies is emphasised.

Academic unit: Bond Business School
Subject code: MGMT13-305
Subject title: Human Resource Management
Subject level: Undergraduate
Semester/Year: January 2018
Credit points: 10.000

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

MGMT11-101 - Organisational Behaviour OR CORE11-002 - Leadership and Team Dynamics OR Undergraduate Study Abroad Program OR Undergraduate Exchange Program
Restrictions:

Nil

Assurance of learning

Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.

At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.

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Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe the concept of strategic human resource management. Assess the fit of HR practices to strategy in organisations.
  2. Explain why and how to do human resource planning and job analysis.
  3. Explain the legal environment for HRM in Australia.
  4. Critique recruitment and selection practices and suggest improved approaches, based on research and sound practice.  Fully prepare to conduct a job interview.
  5. Describe effective practices in employee training and development.
  6. Advise on issues involving employee performance appraisal and performance management, discipline, and turnover.
  7. Describe and recommend appropriate employee compensation/remuneration practices suited to particular settings and goals.

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment

The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.

  • Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
    Paper-based Examination (Closed) Final Examination covering primarily class content and assigned pre-class reading materials from Weeks 7-12, applied in the context of strategic HRM from earlier in the semester. 25.00% Final Examination Period 1,5,6,7
    Paper-based Examination (Closed) Mid-semester Examination - Weekend at the end of Week 7, covering class content and assigned pre-class reading materials from Weeks 1-6. 25.00% Mid-Semester Examination Period 1,2,3,4
    *Briefing Paper Briefing paper on the use of social media in recruitment by companies and by job seekers. See detail on iLearn. Due midnight Sunday night at the start of Week 5. 10.00% Week 5 4
    Written Report Detailed Interview Plan. Due midnight Sunday night at the start of Week 9. 20.00% Week 9 4
    *Briefing Paper Briefing paper on performance feedback. See detail on iLearn. Due midnight Sunday night at the start of Week 10. 10.00% Week 10 6
    *Class Participation Participation (contributing productively to large and small group activities during class and being prepared for class by having completed the assigned pre-reading) 10.00% Ongoing 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
    • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

  • Assessment criteria

    High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking.
    Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas.
    Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above.
    Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment.
    Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines.

    Quality assurance

    For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.

Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
Paper-based Examination (Closed) Final Examination covering primarily class content and assigned pre-class reading materials from Weeks 7-12, applied in the context of strategic HRM from earlier in the semester. 25.00% Final Examination Period 1,5,6,7
Paper-based Examination (Closed) Mid-semester Examination - Weekend at the end of Week 7, covering class content and assigned pre-class reading materials from Weeks 1-6. 25.00% Mid-Semester Examination Period 1,2,3,4
*Briefing Paper Briefing paper on the use of social media in recruitment by companies and by job seekers. See detail on iLearn. Due midnight Sunday night at the start of Week 5. 10.00% Week 5 4
Written Report Detailed Interview Plan. Due midnight Sunday night at the start of Week 9. 20.00% Week 9 4
*Briefing Paper Briefing paper on performance feedback. See detail on iLearn. Due midnight Sunday night at the start of Week 10. 10.00% Week 10 6
*Class Participation Participation (contributing productively to large and small group activities during class and being prepared for class by having completed the assigned pre-reading) 10.00% Ongoing 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
  • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
  • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

Study Information

Submission procedures

Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.

Policy on late submission and extensions

A late penalty will be applied to the interview plan assignment unless an extension is granted by the lecturer. The penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late. No late briefing paper assignments will be accepted because these topics are discussed in class the day after the papers are due. With a university approved excuse such as a medical certificate, an opportunity to submit a briefing paper on an alternative topic later in the semester may be granted.

Academic Integrity

University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.

Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.

Feedback on assessment

Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.

Accessibility and Inclusion Support

If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.

Additional subject information

There is no required textbook for this subject. All articles and other assigned reading materials are available via iLearn. Two of the assignments in this subject have been approved for 5 Beyond Bond points each.

Subject curriculum

Approved on: Nov 8, 2017. Edition: 4.3
Last updated: Oct 10, 2022
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