Performance and Compensation Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HRES 2002
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Course ID
200201
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jillian Gould
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and evaluate performance management (PM) and compensation management (CM) systems that support organisational strategy and effectiveness. Students will examine and evaluate key appraisal methods, performance alignment practices, and rewards systems, and apply relevant theories to analyse real-world PM and CM challenges. The course emphasises strategic integration, equity, and effectiveness in performance & compensation decisions. 

  • Foundations of Performance Management
  • Foundations of Compensation Management
  • Strategic Integration of Performance and Compensation

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate and apply performance appraisal (PA) methods that align with organisational goals, identify appropriate performance dimensions, and develop measurable goals (KPIs) to support effective performance.
  • Analyse and compare efficacy of traditional pay systems and performance-based pay models.
  • Critically assess compensation system issues and recommend strategically aligned rewards that ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
  • Apply relevant theoretical frameworks to analyse and interpret performance and compensation challenges in contemporary organisations.
  • Integrate performance and compensation strategies to support strategic alignment and enhance organisational effectiveness.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 27097
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 706
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 706

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 27099
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-22
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-22

Magill

Class number
Class number 24041
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-08
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-08

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 56915
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 706
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 706

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 56917
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-12
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-12

Magill

Class number
Class number 53926
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-83
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-83

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed HRES1000 Foundations of Human Resource Management

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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