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Advanced Human Resource Management (MGMT90193)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - On Campus |
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In the first half of the subject, students will evaluate a range of theoretical perspectives on work and employment. The emphasis will be on comparing different conceptual perspectives on the employment relationship. Theories will be drawn from economics, sociology, critical management studies, cross cultural management and industrial relations.
In the second half of the semester we undertake a critique of the major HR activities – from the organisational entry of employees to (voluntary) exit. Students will examine a variety of theories predict organisational choices and employee reactions. We will review both quantitative and qualitative research to empirically assess the impact of HR activities on employees and organisations.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify a range of theories in human resource management;
- Critically evaluate theory and research in human resource management;
- Understand the link between theory and research methods in human resource management;
- Analyse the role and significance of human resource management in contemporary organisations; and
- Evaluate the relationship between human resource management strategies and their impact of organisational performance
Generic skills
- High level of development: oral communication; written communication; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas;
- Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; and
- Some level of development: use of computer software.
Last updated: 8 February 2026