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Strategic Human Resource Leadership (MGMT90213)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2020
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Overview
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In a global economy characterised by customisation, speed and innovation, effective human resource management (HRM) is key to successful strategy execution. In this course you will understand the strategic role HRM plays in providing organisations with a sustained competitive advantage by unlocking the productive potential of employees human and social capital. Through the use of exercises and case studies participants will learn: 1) how to assess the strategic alignment of firm HRM practices with company business strategy and market conditions and 2) how to evaluate the effectiveness of firm HRM initiative.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Understand the empirical and conceptual link between HR strategy, firm business strategy, firm external environment and firm performance outcomes.
- Identify key HR practices related to positive firm performance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of HR-related initiatives in order to calculate a return on investment (ROI).
Generic skills
- Capacity to analyse and synthesize information and develop strategies.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Reflective diary: Delegates to note down the two key ideas from the preceding two days that resonate most with their current organisational challenges; Diary will be debriefed in pairs; Diary will be collected and evaluated by facilitator. Due end of the second day
| Day 2 | 10% |
Essay: Participant will diagnose a people management challenge in their current or past organization and use course concepts to make a recommendation on addressing this issue
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 80% |
Executive Summary: Participants will translate the key insights from the essay into a format that is compelling for board/executive-level colleagues
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A study guide with readings and cases will be provided before the commencement of the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Specialist Certificate in Leadership (Professional Services) Course Specialist Certificate in Leadership - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022