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PERS204 Business Human Resource Management

10 cp
Prerequisites MGMT203 Managing Organisations
Teaching Organisation This unit is taught in the distance education mode and is presented in two parts. Part one consists of 12 topics presented over twelve weeks. There will be a new module (topic) every week. Each module consists of required reading, outcomes, key terms, summary or required reading and an assessment item. Part two consists of residential school sessions.

This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of the principles and interrelationships of human resource management and workplace relations. It will consider theories, issues and influences in human resource management (HRM) and the role of workplace relations in Australia and organisational management. It will examine the importance of the strategic role of HRM in contemporary business, the practical functions of HRM and the knowledge and skills required of HRM practitioners. The unit will focus on the impact of HRM strategy and processes in organisational planning and management by considering contemporary HRM issues in Australia.

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