Undergraduate GRF-EHR301-2020

Applied Human Resource Management and Change

Determine the role of the manager during periods of organisational change and development. Critically evaluate theories of change. Suggest solutions to practical organisational problems. Monitor and measure the success of new organisational changes.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Study terms

01 Jun 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:

1. Identify forces which drive organisational change and factors which may help and hinder the process

2. Explain ways in which organisational change can be measured, implemented and monitored

3. Investigate HRM and organisational change issues and practices within contemporary organisations

4. Apply the principles of sustainability and social responsibility to the context of organisation change and development initiatives

5. Conduct scholarly research to identify HRM and organisational change practices and issues

6. Critically evaluate relevant theories, ideas and concepts relating to organisational change practices and issues

7. Integrate connections between scholarly learning and professional preparation by applying relevant tools, techniques and solutions to practical workplace problems

8. Produce a professional development and identity plan relating to their career plans and ambitions

Topics covered

- Introduction to Change Management
- Strategy and Change
- HRM and Organisational Change
- Change and Sustainability
- Power and Resistance to Change
- Leadership for change
- Change tools and organisational structures
- Measuring, Monitoring and Maintaining Change
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Chat Rooms
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Web links

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

MON-MAN321

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

GRF-EHR205-Organisational Behaviour
MAQ-PSYX130-Organisational Behaviour
GRF-EHR202-Human Resource Management Principles
MON-MAN22
GRF-EHR203-Recruitment and Selection
MON-MAN231

Others

As this subject is a Level 3 subject, it is expected that students have a broad understanding of human resource management and have successfully completed Level 1 and 2 subjects in a HR Management major.

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment

Description

Change is a natural and inevitable aspect of managing in organisations. Given the significance, frequency and scale of organisational innovation and change, being able to plan for, create and manage change, that supports the organisation's strategic objectives, is a major challenge for business managers today. In this subject, you will investigate HRM and organisational change practices and issues within contemporary organisation. Students will be exposed to current research and practice of organisational change and development and will be challenged to test their knowledge and skills by analysing practical organisational problems.

Assessments

Weekly learning activities (10%)
Assignment 1 (40%)
Assignment 2 (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (31 May 20 to 30 Aug 20)

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