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People and Capability (MGMT90176)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Email: carmel.kostos@unimelb.edu.au
Summer Term
Email: carmel.kostos@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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An organization's capacity to achieve a competitive advantage through human resources begins with successful staffing. This subject evaluates the decision to “make” (train) or “buy” (recruit and select) employees for the organisation. We examine the strategic implications of staffing the organisation and then, using both theory and empirical research to assess the role and impact of recruitment, selection and training. Topics in the “buy” section of this subject include determining recruiting needs, identifying selection criteria, internal and external sourcing, evaluating recruiting effectiveness, interviewing and selection procedures and the application process. Topics in the “make” section of this subject identifying training needs, learning styles, planning the delivery of training and how to assess the effectiveness of training.
Intended learning outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the core HR functions (recruitment, selection, training and development) of an organisation and its relationship with other HR policies and practices.
- Apply the tools and techniques of recruitment, selection, training and development to cases and exercises;
- Be able to evaluate the impact of the recruitment, selection, training and development on employees and the organisation.
Generic skills
- Ability to access empirical research and identify the policy and practice implications
- An understanding of relevant HR theories
- Develop skills in team working
- Written and oral communication skills
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Seminar Participation. Due throughout the teaching period (10%);
- Analysis training needs (1,500 words). Due the week after the end of the intensive delivery period (20%);
- Capability case study (1500 words). Due approximately two weeks after the end of the intensive delivery period (20%); and
- 2 hour exam. Due approximately three weeks after the end of the intensive delivery period (50%).
Note: Successful completion of this subject requires a pass (50%) in the final exam.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Carmel Kostos Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Five week days from 9.00am-5.00pm. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 January 2017 to 11 January 2017 Last self-enrol date 6 January 2017 Census date 13 January 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 February 2017 Assessment period ends 17 February 2017 Summer Term contact information
Email: carmel.kostos@unimelb.edu.au
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Carmel Kostos Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Five week days from 9.00am-5.00pm. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 19 January 2017 to 25 January 2017 Last self-enrol date 20 January 2017 Census date 25 January 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 February 2017 Assessment period ends 17 February 2017 Summer Term contact information
Email: carmel.kostos@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Additional delivery details
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Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 5-Jan-2017 to 11-Jan-2017
Assessment Period End 17-Feb-2017
Last date to Self-Enrol 6-Jan-2017
Census Date 13-Jan-2017
Last date to Withdraw without fail 3-Feb-2017
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Management (Human Resources) Course Master of Management (Human Resources) Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Management (Human Resources) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 9 April 2024