Subject description
This subject is concerned with the importance of strategically aligning the management of human resources with the organisation’s business objectives in order to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage. Emphasis is placed on how the concepts and techniques of contemporary strategic HRM can be applied in organisations to facilitate the … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
MGMT206 - Managing Human Resources
MGMT398 - Human Resource Management
Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Outline key concepts, theories, and current practices within the field of strategic HRM.
2.
Explain how the strategic management of human resources assists the organisation to achieve its business objectives.
3.
Explain how strategic HRM concepts and techniques can be used to manage people effectively.
4.
Critically evaluate and wherever possible propose potential solutions to current strategic HRM problems and issues.
Assessment details
Research project - Preliminary Report
Final Report
Quiz
Reflection
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
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