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Undergraduate USA-EHS200-2021

Foundations of Human Resource Management

Explore the sociological, legal, strategic and political problems that can impact effective human resource management. Establish the responsibilities of the HR manager. Consider the best processes for measuring and managing employee performance.

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$1,813 $2,875

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 31 May 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

QS RANKING 2021

17

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

23

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. describe the main technical activities and responsibilities of human resource managers
  2. identify the implications of current and recent economic and sociological pressures on human resource management
  3. develop effective organisational responses to legal, political and ethical issues and developments which impinge on human resource practices and policies
  4. determine the changing roles and competencies of human resource practitioners in response to strategic and environmental modifications
  5. provide constructive feedback in a team setting.
Topics covered
    • Strategic HRM
    • HR Planning
    • Job Analysis, Job Design and Quality of Work
    • Recruiting HR and Employee Selection
    • Appraising and Managing Performance
    • HR Development, Career Planning and Development
    • Assessing HRM Effectiveness
    • Rewarding HR, Industrial Relations
    • HRIMS, HRM and the Law
    • Employee Health & Safety
    • Managing Diversity, International HRM
Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

The effects of sociological, legal, economic, ethical, political, strategic and environmental changes, issues and developments on human resource management processes, practices, programs and policies.

Assessments

  • Case Study - 2500 words (50%)
  • Invigilated Exam - 2.5 hrs (50%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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