BMA121 Management of Human Resources Semester 2, 2013 THIS UNIT IS OFFERED IN: Hobart, Launceston, Hong Kong & by distance Teaching Team: Dr Simon Fishwick & TBC (Hobart, Launceston & distance) & TBC (HKUE) CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B 1
Contact Details Unit Coordinator & Hobart Lecturer: Dr Simon Fishwick Campus: Hobart Room Number: Commerce 303 Email: Simon.Fishwick@utas.edu.au Phone: +61 3 6226 1768 Fax: +61 3 6226 2170 Consultation Time: Monday 12-2pm & Tuesday 10-11.30am Lecturer: Campus: Room Number: Email: Phone: Fax: Consultation Time: Insert Name Here Launceston Insert Room Number Here Insert Email Address Here Insert Phone Number Here Insert Fax Number Here Insert Day/Time Here Lecturer: Campus: Room Number: Email: Phone: Fax: Consultation Time: Insert Name Here Hong Kong Universal Education TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Flexible Education Office Coordinator: Ms Latha Jeyaraj Email: Flexible.Education@business.utas.edu.au Phone: 1800 449 902 (toll free) or 61 3 6324 3186 Campus Room: Building D, Room D126 Campus: Launceston 2
Contents Contact Details Page 2 Unit Description. Page 4 Intended Learning Outcomes and Generic Graduate Attributes.... Page 5 Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies Approach.. Page 6 Learning Resources.. Page 7 Details of Teaching Arrangements Page 9 Assessment Page 10 Submission of Coursework. Page 13 Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism.. Page 15 Study Schedule Page 17 3
Unit Description The principle aim of the unit is to provide an overview of the fields of HR & IR that provide the underpinning knowledge and understanding of core theoretical principles and models to enable students to undertake units at 200 & 300 level in the HR & IR major. The effective management of employees is becoming an increasingly vital concern in organisations whether they are professional practices employing only a few staff, multinational corporations or governmental bodies. A major reason for this concern is the awareness of the costs associated with the ineffective management of human resources, as well as a growing recognition of the positive role which well-managed human resources can play in increasing organisational performance. Sound human resource management requires a thorough knowledge of, and skills in, the various personnel and employment relations functions, together with the ability to weld these functions into a carefully planned, well-integrated program focused on the achievement of the objectives of both employees and the organisation. STRUCTURE The unit will be divided into modules (that may be of different lengths) that are broadly divided into two areas: Context, theory & legal framework; 3 modules covering the HR process from attraction through to exit. The sequence of modules is: 1. Evolution of disciplines of HR & IR; theoretical frameworks; 2. Legal framework part 1: sources of law, legislative/regulatory framework; 3. SHRM and HR planning; 4. Attraction/Recruitment & Selection; 5. Retention performance & reward/recognition; 6. Workplace learning (including learning theories students as adult learners); 7. Legal framework part 2: Diversity, IR & OH&S. Pre-Requisite/Co-Requisite Unit(s) BMA101 Introduction to Management. Enrolment in the Unit Unless there are exceptional circumstances, students should not enrol in BMA units after the end of week two of semester, as the School of Management cannot guarantee that: any extra assistance will be provided by the teaching team in respect of work covered in the period prior to enrolment; and penalties will not be applied for late submission of any piece or pieces of assessment that were due during this period. Enrolment in Tutorials and Workshops Students will be able to enrol in tutorials electronically through MyLO. Tutorial enrolments will be open until the end of the first week of semester (Friday 19 th July 2013). Students who have not enrolled in a tutorial by this time will be allocated a tutorial by the unit coordinator. Variations in tutorial enrolments will not be permitted after this time. 4
Intended Learning Outcomes and Generic Graduate Attributes In this unit you will learn: Recognition, understanding and discernment of principles and models of basic HR topics. Use HR principles and models to assess people management problems and suggest possible solutions. Awareness of the principles as well as the legal, social and strategic elements of managing employees Report knowledge of subject matter and outcomes of research/analysis. Intended Learning Outcomes In assessing this unit I will be looking at your ability to: Identify key elements of HRM. Explain the relationship of key HR elements to the management of people in organisations. Conceptualise personnel-related problems in organisations. Research, analyse and evaluate current HR literature and apply concepts there to practical situations. Consider and explain how the law, societal expectations and the desires/needs of individual employees impacts on, and is impacted by, people management. Present knowledge/findings in a cogent manner. Use the language of HRM. Communicate in scholarly English verbal and written. Assessment Methods Online/tutorial tests; group scenarios; Exam (multiple choice) Assignment essay; Group scenarios Exam (essays) Assignment essay; Group scenarios; Exam (essays) Assignment essay; Group scenarios; Exam (essays) Exam (essays) Assignment essay; Group scenarios; Exam (essays) Weekly tests; Assignment essay; Group scenarios; Exam (essays) Assignment essay; Group scenarios; Exam (essays) Graduate Attribute Outcomes Tests Knowledge Comprehension of the fundamental tenets and elementary theories of HRM as a discipline. Awareness of the relevant legal prescriptions and ethical concerns. Group scenario exercises Knowledge As for weekly tests, plus an ability to link these with general aspects of people management. Communication Present research findings to audience in such a way that meaning is transmitted effectively and audience interest is held. Appreciation and correct application of the lexicon of HRM. Correct use of spoken English. Essay Knowledge As for tutorial presentations, plus an ability to apply these to given business/organisational situation(s). Problem solving Capacity to think logically about business problem(s) and, by applying HR principles and theories, generate creative and workable solutions. Communication Produce concise and convincing academic writing work which conveys intended meaning and defends a position(s). Expresses correct application of HRM language. Exam Knowledge Comprehension of the fundamental tenets and elementary theories of HRM as a discipline. Awareness of the relevant legal prescriptions and ethical concerns. Problem solving Capacity to think logically about business problem(s) and, by applying HR principles and theories, generate creative and workable solutions. 5
Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies/Approach On completion of this unit, you should be able to: Describe how principal elements of human resource management impact on organisations, employees and society. Identify the legal and management principles associated with workplace diversity and maintaining a safe working environment. Explain the objectives and processes of designing work and staffing organisations. Demonstrate an understanding of measuring employee performance. Discuss basic wages theories and assess their relevance in wage/salary determination and administration. Detail the key aspects of managing industrial relations. The learning and teaching approach is based on the principles of constructivism (adapted from Doolittle & Camp, 1999): 1. Learning takes place in an authentic and, as much as possible, real world context; 2. Learning involves social interaction (which can be face-to-face and/or virtual); 3. The learning content (knowledge and skills) is relevant to the learner; 4. Knowledge and skills should, wherever possible, build on a learner s prior knowledge & skills; 5. Assessment should be both formative and summative; 6. Learners are encouraged to become self-regulatory, self-mediated & self-aware in their learning processes; 7. Academic staff are guides and facilitators of learning, not instructors; 8. Academics aim to provide for and encourage multiple perspectives and representations of content. Expectations The University is committed to a high standard of professional conduct in all activities, and holds its commitment and responsibilities to its students as being of paramount importance. Likewise, it holds expectations about the responsibilities students have as they pursue their studies within the special environment the University offers. The University s Code of Conduct for Teaching and Learning states: Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the teaching/learning environment. They must attend classes when and as required, strive to maintain steady progress within the subject or unit framework, comply with workload expectations, and submit required work on time. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning environment. In addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the University s policy at: http://www.admin.utas.edu.au/hr/ohs/pol_proc/ohs.pdf. 6
Learning Resources This unit employs mixed-method delivery utilising self-paced and guided learning, face-to-face workshops, and webinars. It utilises MyLO (the UTAS learning management system) to provide access to all learning activities for the unit. The self-paced and guided learning and face-to-face workshops are based around modules of content. For distance students the webinars provide the opportunity to discuss the material with the Coordinator and fellow students, and the online discussion board offers the facility to explore a range of additional learning activities. As the average study time recommended for a unit in the Bachelor program is approximately 10 hours per week, you might expect to spend about 130 hours of your time on this unit over the semester. This time should be allocated to working through the lectures, assigned activities, readings and assessment tasks. It is essential that students complete the required reading, listen to the lectures and prepare answers to study tasks before the workshops/webinars. Prescribed Text Hobart, Launceston & Flexible Nankervis, AR, Compton, R, Baird, M & Coffey, J 2011, Human resource management: strategy and practice, 7 th edn, Cengage, South Melbourne. Hong Kong Stone, RJ 2009, Managing human resources: an Asian perspective, 1 st edn, John Wiley, Brisbane. Stone RJ 2013, Managing human Resources, 4 th edn, John Wiley, Brisbane (Chapters 4, 12-14). Recommended Texts The publications listed below are highly recommended for further reading on the topics covered in the unit. Some, not all, are available in the UTAS library. Those not held in the collection may be ordered by way of inter-library loan; a charge is made for this service. Alexander, R, Lewin, J & Gahan, P 2008, Understanding Australian industrial relations, Thomson, Melbourne. Bray, M, Waring, P & Cooper, R 2010, Employment relations, McGraw-Hill, North Ryde, NSW. Connell, J & Teo, S (eds.) 2010, Strategic HRM: contemporary issues in the Asia Pacific region, Tilde University Press, Prahran. Dessler, G 2012, Fundamentals of human resource management, 2 nd edn, Prentice Hall, New Jersey. Hartel, CEJ & Fujimoto, Y 2010, Human resource management, 2 nd edn, Pearson, Frenchs Forest. Kramar, R, Bartram, T & DeCieri, H 2011, Human resource management in Australia: strategy, people, performance, 4 th edn, McGraw-Hill North Ryde, NSW. Kramar, R & Syed, J (eds.) 2012, Human resource management in a global context, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, England. 7
Stewart, GL & Brown, KG 2009, Human resource management: linking strategy to practice, 2 nd edn, John Wiley, New York. Stone, RJ 2013, Managing human resources, 4th edn, John Wiley, Brisbane. Wilton, N 2011, An introduction to human resource management, Sage, London. Journals and Periodicals Apart from books, you will find it valuable to get into the practice of reading relevant articles from journals and periodicals (including newspapers and magazines). This is a selection of many which are available: Academy of Management Journal Academy of Management Review Annual Review of Psychology Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources Australian Financial Review* Australian Journal of Psychology Business Review Weekly* Career Development International* Human Resource Management Australia HR Monthly* Human Resource Planning Journal of Applied Behavioural Science Journal of Applied Social Psychology Journal of Human Resources Journal of Management and Organization Journal of Occupational Behaviour Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology Journal of Vocational Behaviour Personnel Management Personnel Psychology Personnel Review Personnel Today* Research and Practice in Human Resource Management * Note that these are professional periodicals and not academic journals. 8
Useful Websites School of Management: e-journal database: Harvard Referencing: http://www.utas.edu.au/management/student-resources http://search.proquest.com/advanced?accountid=14245 http://utas.libguides.com/content.php?pid=26176&sid=188873 Australian Human Resources Institute: http://www.ahri.com.au Australian Council of Trade Unions: http://actu.org.au My Learning Online (MyLO) MyLO software has been incorporated into the delivery of this unit to enhance the learning experience by providing access to up to date course materials and by allowing for online discussion through this web based environment. To access MyLO from your own computer you will need the appropriate software, and hardware to run that software. To get started please refer to the University s Learning and Teaching with MyLO homepage - http://www.utas.edu.au/learning-teaching-online. Note: Older computers may not have the hardware to run some of the required software applications. Contact your local IT support person or the Service Desk on 6226 1818 if you experience difficulties. Details of Teaching Arrangements Lectures Thirteen lectures will be presented for face-to-face students. The lectures essentially cover core unit material (as set out in the Study Schedule at the end of the Unit Outline). You should be familiar with the lecture content and read the relevant text chapter(s) so that you are comfortable with the core concepts and their application in practice. The lectures plus short sessions covering the assessment items will be recorded for distance students. PowerPoint presentations may be downloaded as vodcasts and podcasts. These can be downloaded onto portable audio and video devices. Tutorials (face-to-face students) There are twelve face-to-face tutorials throughout the semester, starting in Week 2. All face-to-face students are required to enrol in a tutorial for this unit. Tutorial enrolments will be completed during the first lecture or through MyLO during the first week of semester. Students who have not enrolled in a tutorial by the end of week one of semester will be allocated to a tutorial by the Unit Coordinator. 9
Tutorials are structured around authentic learning experiences that aim to enable you to apply your knowledge and understanding of human resource and industrial relations to real workplace and business situations and problems. The workshops encourage you to share your insights, explore ideas, justify and defend a position and negotiate solutions with other students. The tutorials are not mini-lectures and it is essential that you have prepared sufficiently to enable your effective participation. Webinars (distance students) Online chats will be scheduled throughout the semester for distance students. These provide those students with the opportunity to share insights and explore ideas and discuss assessment items with the lecturer and other students. Similar to the face-to-face tutorials, they enable you to apply your knowledge and understanding of organisational change and development theories, concepts and models to real workplace and business situations and problems. They will take place at time to be advised. Communication, Consultation and Appointments Consultation with the lecturer is outlined on page 2 of this unit outline. Assessment Assessment Schedule In order to pass this unit you must achieve an overall mark of at least 50 per cent of the total available marks. Details of each assessment item are outlined below. Assessment Item Value Due Date Length 1. Tests 20% (4 tests each worth 5%) During 4 tutorials in weeks 4-10 (on-line for distance mode) 2. Group-based solutions/strategies to set scenarios 20% (3 group reports/best 2 marks to count) Various dates Weeks 5, 8 & 12 Approx. 10 minutes 500 words (each student) 3. Individual essay 20% Thursday 19 September 1,500 words 4. Exam case study 40% 2 hours * Word Limit: The word count includes such items as headings, in-text references, quotes and executive summaries. It does not include the reference list at the end of the assignment. Assessment Item 1 Tutorial tests Task Description: Tests will be conducted at the commencement of 4 of the tutorials during weeks 4 to 10. The topic(s) included in each test will be that relevant to the tutorial in question; for example, the topic of a Week 4 test would be HR Planning, the topic of the Week 10 test would be Employee Retention, and so forth. The tests will take a variety of formats including short notes, multiple choice questions, and true/false questions. 10
Throughout the semester, FOUR (4) tests will be presented. They will occur during weeks 4 to 10 but students will not know in advance which four weeks will have the tests. For distance students, these tests will be conducted online. Assessment Criteria: Task Length: Assessment of this component is based on three (3) of the four (4) outcomes listed in the Learning Outcomes table (page 6). Marks are accrued by selecting the correct option to multiple choice and true/false questions, or providing accurate responses to the short notes questions. Approx. 10 minutes Due Date: At the beginning of tutorials in Weeks 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Value: Total of 20 marks 5 marks per test Assessment Item 2 Group-based solutions/strategies to set scenarios A considerable amount of contemporary HR practice and thought is open to challenge. Often, the issues associated with the management of people are not cut and dried, and a variety of perspectives need to be taken into account in the search for answers. This exercise is designed for students to research practical issues from different theoretical and applied perspectives and provide evidence-based strategies to set scenarios. Task Description: Groups of approximately four students will assess a set scenario and produce a solution/strategy to the issues described. Task Length: Due Date: 500 words (each student) Various dates Weeks 5, 8 + 12 A portion of the tutorial times in in Weeks 2 +3 will be used to allocate groups and discuss the requirements for the first scenario exercise. Allocation of groups for Scenario 2 will be done during the Tutorial in Week 5 & allocation for Scenario 3 will be done during the Tutorial in Week 9. Value: 20 marks (best 2/3 results) 11
Assessment Item 3 Essay Task Description: Choose one (1) of the following three (3) options: (a) Given the nature of Australian organisations and the composition of the workforce, trade unions no longer have an important role. Critically evaluate this statement; or (b) Australian organisations have under-performed because they have failed to effectively utilise skills of women. Discuss; or (c) Managing different generations in the workforce is simple. Evaluate this statement. Assessment Criteria: Assessment of this component is based on three of the four outcomes listed in the Learning Outcomes table (page 6). Marking will be executed according to the Assessment Criteria matrices appearing on page 17. Task Length: 1,500 words (+/- 10%) Due Date: Value: Point to note: 2:00pm, Thursday 19 September 20 marks This assignment should be written as an academic essay, not a business report. Students are expected to analyse their chosen topic by conducting fairly broad research. It is anticipated that much of the material will be sourced from relevant academic journals. Assessment Item 4 Final Exam Format: The examination will be in two sections. One section will contain multiple choice questions and short answer questions worth 20 marks. The other section will contain FOUR (4) questions, worth 10 marks each, in the form of formal essays, from which students must answer any TWO (2). Duration: Date and Time: Value: 2 hours During the examination period 40 marks Your final examination for this unit will be held during the scheduled examination period as indicated by Student Administration in correspondence to you. Examinations will normally be scheduled Monday to Saturday inclusive. Examinations may be held during the day or evening and students should consult the university information which will be made available towards the end of semester. 12
You are advised to make any necessary arrangements with employers now for time off during the examination period to sit this examination. Your participation at the scheduled time is not negotiable unless there are exceptional circumstances. Note that you will be expected to sit the examination at your recorded study centre. Supplementary Exams: Except in special circumstances and on the recommendation of the unit coordinator or the Head of School, a student who fails will not be granted a supplementary examination. Special Consideration and Student Difficulties If a student is experiencing difficulties with their studies or assignments, have personal or life planning issues, disability or illness which may affect their course of study, they are advised to raise these with their lecturer in the first instance. Students may also contact the Student Adviser who will be able to help in identifying the issues that need to be addressed, give general advice, assist by liaising with academic staff, as well as referring students to any relevant University-wide support services. The Student Adviser is located in room 318a in the Commerce Building in Hobart and is contactable by phone on 6226 1916. In Launceston the Student Adviser is located in room A168 in Building A and is contactable by phone on 6324 3312. There is also a range of University-wide support services available including Student Services, International Services and Learning Development. Please refer to the Current Students homepage at http://www.utas.edu.au/students. Should a student require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more information at http://www.utas.edu.au/library/. Students who have completed their examinations and who feel that they have been disadvantaged due to illness or other circumstances affecting their study, may fill out a form to request that their lecturer takes this into consideration when marking the examination. Forms should be submitted directly to the relevant school, accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation, as soon as possible after the completion of the examination. Granting of special consideration is at the discretion of the lecturer and school. The relevant form can be found at the following website: http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/examinations_and_results/forms_files/index.htm#eits. Students with a non-english speaking background may be permitted to take a bilingual dictionary into an exam. This dictionary must not be annotated that is, it must have no notes written in it. Students must request permission from the Student Centre in order to use a bilingual dictionary. Submission of Coursework Lodging Coursework All Coursework must have the School of Management Assignment Cover Sheet, which is available as a blank template from the School of Management website: http://www.utas.edu.au/management/student-resources. All assignments must include the tutor s name on the assignment Cover Sheets when they are submitted. If this is not done the assignment will not be accepted and therefore will not be marked. Please remember that you are responsible for lodging your Coursework on or before the due date. We suggest you keep a copy. Even in the most perfect of systems, items sometimes go astray. Assignments must be submitted electronically through the relevant assignment drop box in MyLO. All coursework must be handed in by 2.00pm on the due date. 13
Requests for Extensions Written Coursework: Extensions will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds and will not be granted because of work or other commitments. Requests for extensions should be made in writing to the unit coordinator prior to the due date. Medical certificates or other evidence must be attached and must contain information which justifies the extension sought. Late assignments which have not been granted an extension will, at the lecturer s discretion, be penalised by deducting ten per cent of total marks for each full day overdue. Assignments submitted more than five days late will normally not be accepted by the unit coordinator. In-class Tests: Students who are unable to sit a test on medical or compassionate grounds (work or other commitments are not considered 'compassionate grounds') may request that they be permitted to submit alternative Coursework. Please do not expect a special test to be held for you if you choose to go on holidays or undertake other activities on the scheduled date. If you do need to request alternative Coursework, you should do so in writing to the unit coordinator prior to the due date. Medical certificates or other evidence must be attached and must contain information which justifies the request. The telephone number of the doctor should also be included. Faculty of Business Assessment Submission Policy A full copy of the Faculty of Business Assessment Submission policy is available from the Faculty homepage at http://www.utas.edu.au/business/student-resources/policies,-forms-and-otherinformation2/faculty-policies-and-administration Academic Referencing and Style Guide Before starting their assignments, students are advised to familiarise themselves with the following electronic resources. The first is the School of Management Writing Assignments: A Guide, which can be accessed from the following site - : http://www.utas.edu.au/management/student-resources. The guide provides students with useful information about the structure and style of assignments in the School of Management. The second is the Harvard Referencing System Style Guide, which can be accessed from the UTAS library (http://utas.libguides.com/content.php?pid=27520&sid=199808). The Harvard Referencing System will be used in all School of Management units, and students are expected to use this system in their assignments. 14
Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy work for an assignment or an examination, and any other conduct by which a student: (a) seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage or advancement to which they or that other person are not entitled; or (b) improperly disadvantages any other student. Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the Ordinance of Student Discipline. This can include imposition of penalties that range from a deduction/cancellation of marks to exclusion from a unit or the University. Details of penalties that can be imposed are available in the Ordinance of Student Discipline Part 3 Academic Misconduct, see http://www.utas.edu.au/universitycouncil/legislation/. Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone else s thoughts, writings or inventions and representing them as your own, for example: using an author s words without putting them in quotation marks and citing the source; using an author s ideas without proper acknowledgment and citation; or copying another student s work. If you have any doubts about how to refer to the work of others in your assignments, please consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines, and the academic integrity resources on the web at http://www.academicintegrity.utas.edu.au/ The intentional copying of someone else s work as one s own is a serious offence punishable by penalties that may range from a fine or deduction/cancellation of marks and, in the most serious of cases, to exclusion from a unit, a course, or the University. The University and any persons authorised by the University may submit your assessable works to a plagiarism checking service, to obtain a report on possible instances of plagiarism. Assessable works may also be included in a reference database. It is a condition of this arrangement that the original author s permission is required before a work within the database can be viewed. For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, see http://www.utas.edu.au/plagiarism/ or follow the link under Policy, Procedures and Feedback on the Current Students homepage. Tutorial Program Note that the tutorial program does not start until Week 2 of semester. The set of Tutorial questions plus any additional reading s for that module will be placed in MyLO. Questions for discussion are to be prepared before you come to the tutorial. 15
Essay Rubric - BMA121 Management of Human Resources, Semester 2, 2013 Criteria Student name: Explain the rationale & structure of the essay Weight = 3/15 Analyse, assess and evaluate relevant HR literature to provide the basis of your answer to the chosen topic Weight = 8/15 Provide wellsupported conclusions and appropriate practical implications for organisations. Weight = 6/15 Structure, clarity of expression & Adhere to referencing conventions. Weight = 3/15 Final mark: /20 Brief comments: HD (High Distinction) 90% 100% 80% - 89% Provides an extensive Provides a rationale and explanation comprehensive of the essay rationale and description and structure explanation of the essay rationale and structure Insightful, focussed and perceptive analysis and description of issues using and demonstrating an indepth critical understanding of HR literature. Excellent conclusions explicitly drawn from the literature. Completely appropriate and insightful practical implications Exemplary structure and clarity of expression. Acknowledged all sources. Accurate and integrated referencing Insightful and perceptive analysis and description of all issues using and demonstrating a very good critical understanding of HR literature. Excellent conclusions clearly drawn from the literature. Completely appropriate and. practical implications Excellent structure and clarity of expression. Acknowledged all sources. Accurate referencing. DN (Distinction) 70% - 79% Provides a detailed description and explanation of the essay rationale and structure Perceptive analysis and description that encompasses most issues using and demonstrating a good critical understanding of HR literature. Very good conclusions drawn from the literature and predominately appropriate practical implications Very good structure and clarity of expression. Acknowledged most sources. Mostly accurate referencing. CR (Credit) 60% - 69% Provides a sound description and explanation of the essay rationale and structure Good analysis and description that encompasses a sound range of issues and demonstrating a sound understanding of HR literature. Good conclusions drawn from the literature and mostly relevant practical implications Good structure and clarity of expression. Acknowledged most sources. Generally accurate referencing. PP (Pass) 50% - 59% Provides an adequate description and explanation of the essay rationale and structure Analysis and description of an adequate range of HR showing a competent understanding of HR literature. Sound conclusions generally drawn from the literature and at least partly relevant practical implications Satisfactory structure and clarity of expression. Acknowledged sources with some errors. Reasonably accurate referencing. NN (Fail) 0% - 49% Provides an inadequate and/or limited description and explanation of the essay rationale and structure Some issues analysed and described with limited or incorrect use of HR literature. Unsound and/or unclear conclusions not drawn from the literature and not relevance of practical implications not clear. Unsatisfactory or poor structure and clarity of expression. Acknowledged sources with regular errors. Some referencing conventions followed. 16
Study Schedule Week Start of Week Topic Text H, L & Flexible Text Hong Kong Due Dates 1 15 July Welcome and introduction to unit Evolution of disciplines of HR & IR; theoretical frameworks (part 1) N 1 + 2 S1 2 22 July Evolution of disciplines of HR & IR; theoretical frameworks (part 2) including SHRM N 1+ 2 S*1 Legal framework 1: sources of law, 3 29 July legislative/regulatory framework, N3 rights & obligations; 4 5 August HR planning N4 5 12 August Attraction/Recruitment & Selection N 5 + 6 6 19 August Attraction/Recruitment & Selection N6 7 26 August Attraction/Recruitment & Selection N7 S*4 S2 S3 S4 S4 Tutorial tests start Scenario 1 due Mid-Semester Break 2 September to 6 September inclusive 8 9 September 9 16 September 10 23 September 11 30 September 12 7 October Retention performance & reward/recognition Retention performance & reward/recognition Retention performance & reward/recognition Legal framework part 2: Diversity, IR & OH&S Legal framework part 2: Diversity, IR & OH&S 13 14 October Review & preparation for the exam N9 S5 Scenario 2 due N8 S6+7 N10 S8 N3 + 12 S*12 N11 S*13+ 14 Essay due 2pm, Thursday 19 th September Scenario 3 due Examination Period: 26 October to 12 November Note: the textbooks referred in the above table are : N= Nankervis, AR, Compton, R, Baird, M & Coffey, J 2011, Human resource management: strategy and practice, 7 th edn, Cengage, South Melbourne. S = Stone, RJ 2009, Managing human resources: an Asian perspective, 1 st edn, Brisbane: John Wiley. S*= Stone, RJ 2013, Managing human resources, 4th edn, John Wiley, Brisbane. 17