Unit: B01HRMG203 Human Resource Management
Program: Bachelor of Business
Trimester: 2 - 2014
OVERVIEW:
Human Resources are the most valuable resources in any organisation. The purpose of this unit is to provide students with a solid theoretical and practical understanding of the core Human Resource Management (HRM) functions in organisations. Students will critically assess the relationship between strategy and the core HRM activities. They will also analyse Human Resource Management issues in organisations and device solutions to problems.
DETAILS

Level Undergraduate
Credit Points 6 Credit points
PRE-REQUISITES OR CO-REQUISITES
There are no pre-requisites for this unit.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
All students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record)
OFFERINGS
Trimester 2 - 2014 Sydney
WEBSITE
This unit has a website, within the Moodle system, which is available at the start of the trimester. It is important that you visit your Moodle site throughout the trimester.


Class and Assessment Overview
RECOMMENDED STUDENT TIME COMMITMENT
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at Kent requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12 hours of study per week, making a total of 144 hours for the unit.
CLASS TIMETABLE
? See your campus notice board
? Moodle
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED
At the completion of this unit students are expected to:
a) Understand the concepts and theories associated with strategic human resource management (HRM)
b) Explain the main functions of HRM
c) Understand the impact of environmental factors on HRM activities
d) Understand the importance of HRM activities for organisational success
e) Understand the employee performance management system
f) Critically analyse HRM issues and its impact on organisational performance
g) Apply relevant conceptual knowledge to solve issues in HRM
h) Develop appropriate strategy for core HRM activities
i) Assess the relationship between strategy and core HRM activities
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
1. Discipline specific knowledge and skills
2. Critical, analytical and integrative thinking
3. Problem solving and research skills
4. Oral and written communication skills
5. Self management and independent learning skills
6. Ability to work effectively in a team
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
Assessment Task Weighting (%)
Mid – Trimester Examination 20
Written Assignment 20
Final Examination 60

In order to pass this unit, you must:
? Obtain a aggregate mark of at least 50; and
? Make a satisfactory attempt at all assessment tasks.
Kent Policies

Some of Kent’s policies are in the Student Handbook.
You may wish to view these policies:
? Attendance and Academic Progress
? Advanced Standing
? Assessment Tasks
? Grading System
? Appeals
? Review of grade policy
? Special Consideration
? Plagiarism
? Examination Rules
? Reporting Students to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Textbooks and resources
PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOK
Book Human Resource Management, Strategy, People, Performance
Author Kramar, R., Bartram, T., De Cieri, H., et al. Edition 5th
Year 2014 Country Australia
Publisher McGraw Hill Sydney
You can view the textbook in Kent’s library and if you so wish to purchase, they are available in the UniCOOP bookstore website.
IT RESOURCES
You will need access to the following IT resources:

? Kent Student Email
? Internet
? Unit Website (Moodle)

Referencing style
All submissions for this unit must use the Harvard (author-date) referencing style .
Teaching contacts

Lecturer Dr. Jeyaraman Devarajan (Jeya)
jeya.devarajan@kent.edu.au
Schedule :
Week Begin Date Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions
Week 1 21-07-2014 Human resource management in Australia Chapter 1
Week 2 28-07-2014 Strategic human resource management and the legal context for human resource management Chapter 2 and 3
Week 3 04-08-2014 Analysis and design of work Chapter 6
Week 4 11-08-2014 Recruitment and selection Chapter 8
Week 5 18-08-2014 Managing diversity and work-life balance Chapter 9
Week 6 25-08-2014 Performance management Chapter 10 Mid-trimester exam
Mid-Trimester Break 01-09-2014
Week 7 08-09-2014 Managing compensation Chapter 13
Week 8 15-09-2014 Performance related pay Chapter 14
Week 9 22-09-2014 Ethics and human resource management Chapter 15
Week 10 29-09-2014 International human resource management Chapter 16 Assignment Due
Week 11 06-10-2014 Managing employee turnover and retention Chapter 17
Week 12 13-10-2014 Evaluating and improving the human resource function Chapter 18
Study week 20-10-2014
Exam Week 27-10-2014 Final Exam
Assessment Matrix

Title Mid Trimester Test Written Essay Final Examination
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions(MCQ) Examination Essay Written Examination
Due date 28-08-2014 02-10-2014 Exam Week
% Weighting 20% 20% 60%
Grading Method See Assessment Marking Guide See Assessment Marking Guide See Assessment Marking Guide
Submission Completed in tutorial class A soft copy (word format only) to be submitted through Turnitin for checking plagiarism.
A hardcopy to be submitted to the lecturer. Supervised completion in Exam Week
Learning Outcomes Assessed a, b, c, and d a, b, c, h, and i
a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h
Graduate Attributes assessed 1, 2, and 4 1,2,3,4 and 5 1,2,3,4 and 5

MID TRIMESTER TEST
Assessment Title Complete an examination (40 Multiple Choice Questions)
Task Description
• This test comprises 40 Multiple choice questions and assesses learning outcome a, b, c, and d.
• Each question shows four possible answers (lettered ‘A’,’B’,’C’ ‘D’) but with only one best correct answer. Students have to select the best correct answer and circle it. Students will have to complete this task in 45 minutes.
• No penalty marks for circling the wrong answer.
• This is a closed book exam. Students are not allowed to bring any hardcopy written reference material, textbooks or notes into the exam.
• Hardcopy dictionaries will be provided.
Exam date 28 -08-2014 – 11:00AM
Weighting 20%
WRITTEN ESSAY

Outline This assessment has been written to develop your understanding of Human Resource Management, assessing learning outcomes a, b, c, h and i:

“The external environmental (e.g. economic, demographic, legal cultural, and technological factors) have an impact on human resource management activities (e.g. recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, managing compensation, and employee turnover and retention). External factors are uncontrollable and dynamic. Human resource managers must continually monitor the external environmental and adjust human resource management strategies accordingly.”

Discuss this statement using relevant examples.
Due Date 02-10-2014 – 12:00PM
Weighting 20%
Length 2000 words
Details The key guidelines for this assignment:
• Time New Roman font; size 12.
• Margin 2.5 cm on all sides; line spacing 1.5.
• Page numbers on the bottom right hand corner of each page.
• Single sided.
• Numbered charts and tables.
• 2000 words limit.
• Harvard referencing style.
• Avoid internet references, unless they come from an academic database.
• Neatly presented, cover sheet attached.
• It should begin with an introduction and finish with a conclusion.
• Please staple pages together – no plastic binders.
FINAL EXAMINATION
Outline Complete an examination
Date Exam period 27th October to 31st October 2014
Weighting 60%
Length 190 minutes including ten minutes reading time.
Details • Final examination consists of two parts: Part A and Part B.
• Part A covers one case study (15%). The case study is designed to test the student’s ability to critically analyse and apply the theoretical knowledge and problem solving skills.
• Part B covers five structured questions, divided into parts (45%). These questions are designed to test the conceptual and theoretical knowledge in HRM.
• Students must answer all five questions.
• Lectures, tutorial activities, and other reading materials covered during the semester will be examinable.
• This is a closed book exam. Students are not allowed to bring any hardcopy written reference material, textbooks or notes into the exam.
• Hardcopy dictionaries will be provided

Grades
High Distinction 85% - 100%
Distinction 75% - 84%
Credit 65% - 74%
Pass 50% - 64%
Fail 0% - 49%
Assessment Marking Guide High Distinction standard

? the answer is very well written and clearly expressed
? there is a demonstrated appreciation and understanding of the issues involved
? the answer is well structured and logically organised
? demonstrated mastery of referencing system
? there is evidence of a comprehensive analysis of the issues
? conclusions are backed by well-reasoned arguments demonstrating a detailed insight and analysis of issues
? comprehensive coverage of all relevant issues
? evidence of original work
? outstanding analysis and ability to think critically
? extensive understanding of the unit
Distinction standard

? the answer is well written and expressed
? the answer is structured and logical
? the issues have been reasonably well identified and appreciated
? there is correct use of referencing
? issues have been analysed
? a very good understanding of the unit
? there is a comprehensive coverage of the issues
? occasional errors and flawed reasoning may still be present
? reference is made to comprehensive analysis although the analysis and interpretation is not as detailed and reasoned as for the high distinction standard

Credit standard

? the answer is generally well written and expressed
? the answer is structured and sequential
? referencing is satisfactory
? issues are identified and addressed
? there has been an attempt to analyse some of the issues
? the coverage of issues is reasonably comprehensive often with a good treatment and analysis of particular points
? errors of argument and incorrect reasoning may sometimes be present
? Logic and organisation of answers require improvement
? depth of argument or analysis is often lacking in some of the issues
Pass standard

? the answer is able to be followed and understood
? the answer could perhaps be better organised and structured
? the referencing may need improvement
? issues may need to be identified and addressed in more depth
? analysis when present may be incorrect
? some familiarity with its application is demonstrated
? sometimes the conclusions reached are simple
? there may be several errors in the arguments
? there may be quantities of material of marginal relevance included in the answer

Fail standard

? the answer may be significantly short of the required length
? the written expression is poor and difficult to understand
? the answer is poorly organised
? there has been a failure to identify and address the issues in the questions
? referencing is generally inadequate
? the reasoning and application demonstrated is poor
? frequently there is much irrelevant material
? there is a lack of familiarity with the legislation and its appropriate application
Referencing Style Harvard (author-date)
Submission
A hardcopy to be submitted to the lecturer.
You should submit a soft copy (Word format only) through Turnitin for checking plagiarism.
Late submission of Assignment Assessment is considered to be late if it is submitted after the time prescribed in the unit outline. However an extension may be granted where there are reasonable grounds, such as medical reasons.
Late submission with approval
All applications for extension of time based upon illness (physical or emotional) must be accompanied by a doctor’s certificate. An extension must be requested at least three (3) working days prior to the advertised submission date. Late assignments must be approved by the Associate Dean before the extended due date. The completed application form on late submission of assignment and copies of the supporting documentation will be given to the teacher and they must be attached to the front of the assignment.
Work submitted late will be marked in a normal way. No penalties will be applied.
Late submission without approval
Any assessment item that is not handed in before the due date and time, without prior approval, will be penalised. As such there will be a 5% per day deduction penalty for assignments received after the due date up to a maximum of 5 working days.
Policy on Academic Fraud and Plagiarism
Academic Fraud and Plagiarism
To preserve the quality of learning for the individual and others, the Institute may impose severe sanctions on activities that undermine academic integrity. There are two major categories of academic dishonesty:
Academic fraud is a form of academic dishonesty that involves making a false representation to gain an unjust advantage. You are committing academic fraud if, for example, you:
a. Falsify data;
b. Use another person to undertake, in full or part, an examination or other assessment task;
c. Reuse your own work, or part thereof, that has been submitted previously and counted towards another unit (without permission);
d. Make contact or collude with another person, contrary to instructions, during an examination or other assessment task;
e. Bring material or device(s) into an examination or other assessment task other than those specified for that particular assessment task;
f. Make use of computer software or other material and device(s) during an examination or other assessment task other than that specified for that assessment task; and
g. Have another writer complete an essay or assignment and then submit the work as your own.
Plagiarism is the presentation of the thoughts or works of another as one's own. Institute policy prohibits staff and students plagiarising any material under any circumstances.
You are plagiarising if you:
a. Copy or paraphrase material from any source without due acknowledgment;
b. Use another person's ideas without due acknowledgment;
c. Collude with or work with others without permission, and present the resulting work as though you completed it independently.
Plagiarism is not only related to written works, but also to material such as data, images, music, formulae, websites and computer programs. Aiding another student to plagiarise is also a violation and may result in a penalty
Penalties are imposed where Academic Fraud or Plagiarism are detected. These penalties range from being awarded a failing grade for an assignment to exclusion from all programs at Kent Institute.

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