Managing Employee Performance and Rewards

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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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 5004
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Course ID
201729
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Management
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Course level
1
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
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course develops students critical understanding of how organisations define, assess, reward, and manage employee performance within contemporary and global work environments. It examines the strategic role of performance management systems and reward practices in influencing employee behaviour and organisational outcomes by focusing on both theoretical insights and practical applications.

  • Introduction to Managing Employee Performance and Reward
  • Managing Employee Performance
  • Managing Employee Rewards

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of performance and reward management theory and practices and their role in the context of organisational and HR strategy in the global business environment.
  • Critically analyse complex performance and reward management issues in an organisation and develop actionable, innovative, ethical and sustainable recommendations that maximise individual and team performance.
  • Critically evaluate the impact of contemporary issues on performance and reward management.
  • Demonstrate advanced level communication, both individually and within teams, to engage a range of stakeholders.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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