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Foundations of Human Resource Management

Undergraduate | USA-EHS200 | 2019

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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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

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Foundations of Human Resource Management

About this subject

  • 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.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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