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People and Capability (MGMT90176)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Ms Kris Young kris.young@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand 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
- Evaluate the impact of the recruitment, selection, training and development on employees and the organisation
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following 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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90015 | Human Resource Fundamentals |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Seminar preparation and participation
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Individual assignment 1
| Mid semester | 20% |
Individual assignment 2
| End of semester | 20% |
End of semester exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Additional details
Important online examination information: This examination is the equivalent of a 2-hour assessment; however, students are provided with 3-hours to accommodate the time that will be required for typesetting of mathematical expressions and/or the uploading of documents.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Kris Young Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours (1.5hr lecture plus 1.5hr workshop each week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Ms Kris Young kris.young@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Additional delivery details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
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) - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022