Course Title: Contemporary Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Contemporary Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM4495 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM4594 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Internet |
JulDec2017 (KP6) |
BUSM4594 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Internet |
JulDec2018 (KP4) |
BUSM4594 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Internet |
JanJun2019 (KP2) |
BUSM4594 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Internet |
JulDec2019 (KP6) |
BUSM4594 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Internet |
JulDec2020 (KP4) |
BUSM4594 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Internet |
JulDec2021 (KP6) |
BUSM4594 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Internet |
JulDec2022 (KP4) |
BUSM4594 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Internet |
JanJun2023 (KP2) |
BUSM4594 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Internet |
JulDec2023 (KP6) |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Hannah Meacham
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 0435
Course Coordinator Email: hannah.meacham@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 80.09
Course Coordinator Availability: Appointment via email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
Contemporary Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management (CISHRM) focusses on the rewarding employment of people and subsequent organisational success. This course reviews and applies theoretical and practical perspectives relevant to organisational achievement. The analytical and practical tools to apply various approaches to the conception, planning, implementation and evaluation of strategic policy and practices in the key functional areas of HRM are key learning outcomes within this course. To achieve these aims, the topics include the changing nature of the workplace, the impact of technology, global influences, high-performance work systems, cultural transformation, workforce planning and talent management, performance management, leadership and management competencies, ethics and the importance of employee voice.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Analyse the context of strategic HR management theories and principles for implementation in organisations.
2. Evaluate the relationship between human resource management strategies and their impact on business planning processes and organisational success.
3. Apply strategic human resource principles and models to assess people management problems and suggest possible solutions.
4. Research and identify emerging HR strategies that contribute to organisational objectives.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be required to engage with a range of relevant topics by actively participating in lectures, tutorials, seminars and class discussions. You will be expected to apply the theories and frameworks introduced in class to cases and situations discussed in class. You are also encouraged to undertake these learning activities in order to help you achieve the learning outcomes as specified above.
Overview of Learning Resources
In addition to the recommended texts you will be expected to access the academic and professional journals available through the RMIT library. A list of recommended journals and texts will be provided.
Various learning resources are available online through MyRMIT Studies\Canvas. The lecture notes and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. Visit the RMIT library website for further details. Assistance is available online via our chat and email services, face to face at our campus libraries or via the telephone on (03) 9925 2020.
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment alignment listed below shows the assessment tasks against the learning outcomes they develop.
Assessment Task 1: 30%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 2: 30%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 3: 40%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.