UO Foundations of Human Resource Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HRES 2012
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Course ID
203846
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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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
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with an appreciation of current theoretical, sociological and practitioner-based issue and developments in the technical aspects of human resource management. The effects of sociological, legal, economic, ethical, political, strategic and environmental changes, issues and developments on human resource management processes, practices, programs and policies.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the main technical activities and responsibilities of human resource managers
  • Identify the implications of current and recent economic and sociological pressures on human resource management
  • Develop effective organisational responses to legal, political and ethical issues and developments which impinge on human resource practices and policies
  • Determine the changing roles and competencies of human resource practitioners in response to strategic and environmental modifications
  • Provide constructive feedback in a team setting
  • Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Human Resource Management discipline: Problem Solving (intermediate level).

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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