Program Overview

HRM210 Human Resource Management

Employees' performance and commitment are recognised as critical drivers of organisational success, and the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in aligning people management strategies with the strategic objectives of the organisation is important in today's dynamic operating environment. This subject will provide students with foundational knowledge of HRM and its theoretical base, and will cover key activities and functions of HRM. The subject will also examine the strategic role that HRM plays in helping organisations meet the competitive pressures of modern business.

Subject Outlines

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Availability

• Session 1 (30)
  • On Campus:
    • CSU Study Centre Melbourne
    • CY O'Connor - Muresk Institute
    • Canberra Inst. of Technology
    • Wagga Wagga Campus
  • Online:
    • Wagga Wagga Campus
• Session 2 (60)
  • On Campus:
    • Albury-Wodonga Campus
    • Bathurst Campus
    • CSU Study Centre Sydney
    • Port Macquarie Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Management and Marketing

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have completed HRM200.

Subject Relationships

• HRM200: There is significant overlap in content.

Incompatible Subjects

• HRM200

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to critically discuss the evolution of HRM and its theoretical base;
• be able to critically examine the role of HRM in contributing to the realisation of business goals and satisfying employee needs;
• be able to explain the major functions, techniques, procedures and systems in HRM;
• be able to articulate how the broad HRM function is a joint effort of all managers in the organisation;
• be able to identify the ethical implications of HRM and critically discuss how these can be managed;
• be able to identify and critically examine the challenges facing HRM; and
• be able to provide recommendations for enhancing HRM practices.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• HRM and its theoretical base
• Human Resource Planning (HRP)
• Job analysis and design and Quality of work life
• Recruitment, selection and Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)
• Appraising and managing performance
• Human Resource Development (HRD)
• Career planning and development
• Rewarding human resources
• Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
• International Human Resource Management (IHRM)
• Human Resource Information Management Systems (HRIMS)
• Assessing human resource management effectiveness