Course overview
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of human resource management (HRM) within an Australian context. By exploring key HRM functions such as recruitment, performance management, and employee relations, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how strategic HRM contributes to organisational success. Through theoretical insights and practical applications, the course prepares students for real-world HR challenges and develops their problem-solving skills.
- Intro To Hrm
- Core Hr Functions
- Strategic Hr & Future Directions
Course learning outcomes
- Identify the foundational principles of Human Resource Management (HRM) and describe key aspects of its evolution and strategic significance in modern Australian organisations
- Define core HR functions, discuss their organisational context and relationships with each other, and show how they contribute to organisational success
- Identify effective talent management strategies, explain their impact on organisational success, and describe their potential limitations
- Recognise opportunities and challenges in managing diverse, global workforces, and describe how talent management strategies can be adapted for IHRM contexts to support employee and organisational success
- Describe IHRM governance challenges and propose strategies to address them that support successful IHRM outcomes, discussing their strengths and limitations
- Explain the significance of HRM evaluation and identify criteria that can assess HRM effectiveness, demonstrating how evaluation can benefit workforce outcomes and organisational success
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 24036
Section WS01
Size 35
Available 27
Class number 30340
Section WS02
Size 35
Available 32
Class number 30341
Section WS03
Size 35
Available 26
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 56625
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 26
Class number 59946
Section WS02
Size 35
Available 30
Class number 59947
Section WS03
Size 35
Available 30
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