Foundations of Human Resource Management

Course aim

To provide students with an appreciation of current theoretical, sociological and practitioner-based issue and developments in the technical aspects of human resource management.

Course content

The effects of sociological, legal, economic, ethical, political, strategic and environmental changes, issues and developments on human resource management processes, practices, programs and policies.

Textbook(s)

Alan Nankervis/Marian Baird/Dr Jane Coffey/John Shields 2022, Human Resource Management, 11th Edition, Cengage, AU/NZ

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Preparatory	1 x 1 week
Lecture	1.5 hours x 10 weeks
Lecture (Virtual)	1.5 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Workshop	35 hours x N/A
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Workshop	30 hours x N/A
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	30 hours x N/A
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL
Workshop	35 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Examination, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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