Reward and Recognition

Course aim

To provide knowledge and skills in the contemporary theory and practice of remuneration and compensation of tangible and intangible rewards and recognition.

Course content

It will explore how human resource managers can design organisational reward and recognition systems. Content and process theories of motivation. Macro and micro level compensation concepts will be considered. This will include issues relating to contextual factors, job analysis and evaluation, bases for pay, different aspects of equity and organisational justice, the design of compensation systems, the relationship between the formal industrial relations system and organisational processes. Pay for performance and incentive schemes. Executive pay.

Textbook(s)

Martocchio, J 2011, Strategic compensation: A human resource, 6th Edition, Pearson

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 11 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	7 hours x 5 sessions
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	1.5 hours x 11 weeks
External (Online staff consultations)	1.5 hours x 11 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Group Project: Reward and Recognition Portfolio, Group Project: Reward and Recognition Portfolio Presentation, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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