The HR challenges for Australian companies outsourcing to developing nations.
PLEASE NOTE: .
As
an absolute minimum, you are expected to use and cite at least
three(3)
academic journal articles
and
three(3) practical industry reports
in your literature review, please ensure you use 4 of each.
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MGGGC 2430
Human Resource Management
This unit will: Analyse the strategic role of HRM in organisations, human resource planning, job design, staffing, performance management, training and development, reward systems, legal issues in employment, HR information systems, and the contribution of HRM to competitive advantage.
Mode of Delivery
Gippsland (Churchill) Off Campus
Workload requirements
Off Campus Students
Twelve hours per week of independent study
Unit Relationships
Prerequisites
Co-requisites Prohibitions MGF2661, MGC2430, MGW2430
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Helen Weadon
Lecturer and Tutor
Candy White
Campus
Gippsland
Email
Candida.White@federation.edu.au
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/MGG2430.html
SEMESTER TWO
2016
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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
Learning Outcomes The learning goals associated with this unit are to: 1. Understand the organisational role and context of HRM. 2. Describe how HRM can contribute to the achievement of strategic and operational organisational objectives. 3. Identify and describe the influence of an organisation’s external environment on HRM. 4. Identify the range of HR activities and techniques and explain how they can determine, acquire, develop, motivate and reward employees. 5. Describe contemporary issues in managing human resources and discuss their influence on HRM.
UNIT SCHEDULE
Week
Topic
Assessment
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What is HRM? Introduction and Evolution of HRM
Week 1 commences Monday July 25, 2016
2
Theory and Models of HRM and Strategic HRM
3
HRM in Context: The impact of the external environment
4
HR Planning and the Labour Market
5
Job Analysis and Work Design
Assignment one due:
Friday, August 26 at 11.55pm AEST
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Recruitment and Selection
7
Training and Developing Human Resources
8
Performance Management
9
Reward Management
MID SEMESTER BREAK
26 Sept – 30 Sept
10
Managing work health, safety and well being
Assignment two due:
Friday, October 7 at 11.55pm AEST
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Evaluating HRM and Current Issues in HRM
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Reflection and Review
SWOT VAC
Examination Period
Link to Assessment Policy:
www.policy.monash.edu/policybank/academic/education/assessment/assessment-in-coursework-policy.html
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Assessment Task
Value
Due Date
1. Assignment One – HRM literature Review (1,500 word essay)
20%
End week 5
2. Assignment Two – HRM Report (2,000 word report)
30%
End week 10
3. Exam – 3 hours
50%
TBA
TEACHING APPROACH
Off Campus Students
Off Campus students are expected to read all weekly study guides provided on Moodle, read the indicated chapters of the prescribed textbook, work through the reading list and complete all of the assessments. Off campus students are also expected to work independently through the study materials on Moodle, undertake the tutorial activities provided on Moodle, contribute to the discussion forums and complete all assessments (NOTE: Off campus students in this unit should not submit their responses to the learning activities. Only assessable activities are to be submitted).
When testing your understanding of the material, use the Learning Objectives as a guide. Your responses to each Learning Objective can be used as the basis of your exam preparation. This process will also help you identify those areas where you may need to do some further reading for clarification.
This unit is valued at 6 points and requires 12 hours study each week. The total time commitment expected from students in this unit is 156 hours. This includes time spent in preparing for and completing assessment tasks, and time spent in general study, revision, and examination preparation.
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ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: HRM Literature Review (20%)
Due date: End of Week 5 (26 August, 2016)
Conduct research and prepare a literature review in essay format on a specific topic chosen from the below list.
To present a quality assignment for this assessment piece it is strongly suggested that you follow the below directions:
TOPIC SELECTION
Choose one of the topic areas from the list below, and then choose one specific aspect or issue within that topic. This is a minor assignment and the word limit is 1500 words so your analysis must necessarily be selective. That is why it is suggested that you focus on one aspect only of the broader topic area. In this assignment you are encouraged to explore one small topic area in great depth and detail, as opposed to exploring a larger topic area in a general or superficial way. For example, within the broader topic of Small Business HRM you might look at Recruitment issues for Small Businesses, or, under the topic of Attraction and Retention you might focus on retaining older workers during a skills shortage, or, under the topic of Diversity you could explore managing employee diversity in performance appraisals. Note that when deciding on your specific topic, you will need to ensure that you stay focused on HRM, not broader areas of management more generally. Please compare the theory in the journal articles with practical comments and reports, probably in other media.
An example could be outsourcing, with journal articles being compared to newspaper or industry reports on e.g. Bonds clothing manufacturing, closing Australian production.
Given this is an Australian based unit, it is preferable that you choose an issue that is relevant to the Australian HRM environment. This does not mean that the literature you use has to be restricted to Australian sources, but that the topic itself should be relevant to Australian HRM.
Once you have conducted some initial research on your selected topic to ensure that enough suitable references can be found on the topic, post your topic title on the Moodle Discussion Board under ‘Assignment One topics’ so your tutor can review the suitability of your topic. You will be contacted directly if there are concerns over your topic selection.
TOPICS
Select one of the broader topic areas below, then choose any one specific aspect or issue within that topic:
? Legal Issues in HRM
? Small Business HRM
? Attraction and Retention
? Global HRM
? HRM Frameworks
? Diversity in the workplace
? Work/Life Balance
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RESEARCHING YOUR TOPIC
Once you have selected your topic you will need to research and read widely on and around your topic area. As an absolute minimum, you are expected to use and cite at least three(3) academic journal articles and three(3) practical industry reports in your literature review. Refer to page 25 of the Q Manual for guidance on determining if an article is ‘academic’. The unit reading list is a good starting point for your research. Chapter 3 of the Q Manual provides strategies on conducting research that will be useful too.
Other academic literature can also be used and cited in your literature, in addition to the three academic journal articles. Other suitable academic literature might include: monographs (books), selected chapter/s from edited books, conference proceedings, empirical studies (usually reported in journal articles and books), government reports, reputable newspaper articles and reports from other major bodies, historical records and statistical information. Use of textbooks should be kept to a minimum.
Undertaking your research for this assignment will take time and should not be left to the last minute. You will benefit from commencing your research early in the semester.
WRITING YOUR LITERATURE REVIEW
Your literature review is to be a scholarly paper that surveys and critically reports on the academic literature in your chosen topic area. As you read through the research on your topic, you need to think critically about each piece of writing, considering what that piece of writing contributes to our knowledge on the topic, looking for evidence that supports and/or challenges current views on the topic. Any limitations, gaps or future research directions on the topic should also be identified.
You then need to bring this critical analysis of the literature together into a cohesive literature review that blends and integrates the ideas of the key authors on the topic, so that the reader of your literature is left fully informed about the current literature on your chosen topic. Note that a literature review does not describe one article in one paragraph, then another article in the next paragraph. A literature draws a range of authors’ perspectives together, comparing and contrasting different authors and integrating different ideas.
More information on how to write a literature review is provided in Chapter 6 of the Student Q Manual. It is imperative that you read this chapter before commencing work on this assignment.
FORMAT
This assignment is to be presented in essay format. It will need to include an Introduction, Body and Conclusion (headings are optional) and be written in sentences and paragraphs (no dot points or lists). Please review Chapter 5 of the Q Manual for more information on writing an essay.
UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS
As a starting point, after reading through this assignment information, it is strongly recommended you then read through Chapter 6 of the Q Manual to familiarise yourself with the expectations of a literature review.
MARKING CRITERIA
To present a quality essay for this assignment, it is suggested that you carefully review the marking criteria identified on the ‘Marker’s assessment and feedback sheet’ for assignment one, a copy of which is provided in this unit outline. Your essay will be marked according to the following criteria:
Introduction (10%)
? Clear statement of purpose and topic of the literature review
? Definition of key terms
? Relevance and importance of chosen topic area
? Clear statement of scope/limits of the topic area
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Analysis of relevant literature (40%)
? Selection of a suitable topic area
? Critical integration and synthesis of the main aspects of the topic (rather than just descriptions of ideas and listing of points)
? Critical and comparative evaluation of the views in the literature
? Discussion of HR’s role in the topic area
? Identification of the key issues and gaps in research
? Coherent and logical line of reasoning developed
Conclusion (10%)
? A logical, succinct summary of the current knowledge in the topic area
? Identification of future issues and research directions.
Use of References (20%)
? Evidence of wide ranging reading in the chosen topic area indicated by an extensive reference list and in text citation of references
? References cited in the paper are relevant to the chosen topic
? Paper conveys understanding of the references
Referencing Technique (10%)
? Citations are used correctly and consistently throughout
? APA referencing format is used correctly and consistently
? Reference list is accurate and properly formatted
Technical Issues (10%)
? Clear presentation and structure
? Grammar, punctuation and spelling
? Meets word count (+/- 10%)
Word limit: 1,500 words (+/- 10%)
Value: 15%
Presentation requirements: This assignment must be presented in essay format (refer to chapter 5 of the Q Manual)
Estimated return date: Approximately three weeks after submission
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Assessment task 2: HRM Report
Due date: End of Week 10 (7th October, 2016)
Prepare a report in which you explore and evaluate ways that HR activities can be applied to reduce employee related costs (preferably without cutting staff numbers).
To present a quality assignment for this assessment piece it is strongly suggested that you follow the below directions:
1. Choose a (real-life) organisation that you are familiar with or interested in to base your report on. Gather publically available material about the organisation by reviewing its website and annual report. Check that the organisation you select has enough publically available data for you to gain an understanding of the company’s mission and objectives and their approach to HRM. Please note your report must rely only on publically available information for this assignment. Do not use information gathered from private contacts or personal experience. The unit does not have ethical clearance for this. Also consider and research the environment the organisation operates in. Is the organisation facing a skills shortage? Does it operate within restrictive legal/government constraints? Is the organisation (or its competitors) downsizing or expanding? Reviewing newspaper articles on the organisation and industry journals will help in this area.
2. Assume the Company’s CEO has given the HRM department the directive to ‘reduce employee related costs without cutting staff numbers’.
3. Choose two or three HR activities, define them and critically discuss with reference to academic literature and your chosen organisation.
4. Explore and evaluate how those HR activities could be applied in your chosen organisation to achieve the CEO’s assumed directive to ‘reduce employee related costs without cutting staff numbers’. This means you need to examine evidence for and against the view that these HR activities can meet the CEO’s assumed directive to ‘reduce employee related costs without cutting staff numbers’. You might choose to focus your evaluation on the entire organisation, on specific groups of employees (eg; Gen Y employees, older employees, people with family responsibilities, etc), or on specific departments within the organisation (eg; retail staff, the Engineering department, the Australian head office, etc). You must specify this (the scope of your report) within the report’s introduction.
5. Based on your evaluation as outlined in point 4, make recommendations to the organisation on how HR activities can be applied to result in ‘reduce employee related costs without cutting staff numbers’.
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SUGGESTED REPORT FORMAT
Preliminary documents (title page, table of contents, executive summary)
1. Introduction
2. Reducing employee related costs for [Organisation XYZ – your chosen organisation]
2.1. Overview of XYZ and the environment XYZ operates in
2.2. Critical discussion of [your two or three chosen HR activities]
2.3. Identification of how [your two or three chosen HR activities] could be applied to achieve the CEO’s assumed directive
2.4. Critical evaluation of application of [HR activities] to ‘reduce employee related costs without cutting staff numbers’.
3. Conclusion
4. Recommendations
Reference List
Appendices (if any)
RESEARCHING YOUR TOPIC
As with the first assignment, you will need to research widely to complete this assignment. This takes time and should not be left to the last minute.
As an absolute minimum, you are expected to use and cite at least six (6) academic journal articles in your report. Refer to page 25 of the Q Manual for guidance on determining if an article is ‘academic’. The unit reading list is a good starting point for your research. Chapter 3 of the Q Manual provides strategies on conducting research that will be useful too. As with the first assignment, other types of literature should also be researched and used in preparing this report, such as monographs (books), selected chapter/s from edited books, conference proceedings, empirical studies (usually reported in journal articles and books), government reports and reports from other major bodies, historical records and statistical information. Use of textbooks should be kept to a minimum.
WRITING YOUR REPORT
Your report needs to be written critically. This means your report must offer a critical analysis of your chosen HR activities that incorporates various viewpoints about the usefulness/relevance/importance of the activities. For example, from your review of the academic literature, is there agreement that your chosen HR activities would be useful for reducing employee related costs? What do other sources say? Is there agreement on the implications of the activities for HRM? It is not enough to just describe what other people have written about the HR activities. You need to demonstrate you have thought about and analysed and considered what people have written about the HR activities. In other words, you need to demonstrate through your writing that you have thought critically about what you have read, rather than just accepted everything that is published as true and infallible.
Your report should reflect a combination of theory and practical application. It should clearly demonstrate thorough research on the organisation and the environment it operates in, the theoretical aspects of HRM and an analysis and evaluation of HR activities that would lead to suitable recommendations to meet the CEO’s assumed directive.
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MARKING CRITERIA
To present a quality report for this assignment, it is suggested that you carefully review the marking criteria identified on the ‘Marker’s assessment and feedback sheet’ for assignment three, a copy of which is provided in this unit outline. Your report will be marked according to the following criteria:
Preliminaries (10%)
? Title page
? Table of contents
? Executive summary – no more than one page in length and summarizes the overall report.
Introduction (10%)
? The purpose and aim of the report
? The scope of the report
? A plan of the report
? Assumptions and/or limitations
Discussion (50%)
? Provides an overview of the organisation and the environment it operates in drawing on a range of publically available documents
? Critically discusses two or three HR activities with reference to academic literature and the chosen organisation
? Identifies specific ways the two or three HR activities could be applied in the chosen organisation in order to achieve the CEO’s assumed directive
? Critically evaluates the application of the chosen HR activities to achieve the CEO’s assumed directive to reduce employee related costs without cutting staff numbers, integrating appropriate literature to support the evaluation.
Conclusion (5%)
? Includes a clear re-statement of the main results of the report
? Summarizes the main issues for evaluation.
Recommendations (5%)
? Up to five short recommendations the organisation should adopt to address the CEO’s assumed directive to ‘reduce employee related costs without cutting staff numbers’.
Use of References (10%)
? Evidence of wide ranging reading in the chosen HR activity areas, indicated by an extensive reference list and in text citation of references
? References cited in the paper are relevant to the chosen topic
? Paper conveys understanding of the references
Referencing Technique (5%)
? Citations are used correctly and consistently throughout
? APA referencing format is used correctly and consistently
? Reference list is accurate and properly formatted
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Technical Issues (5%)
? Clear presentation and structure
? Grammar, punctuation and spelling
? Meets word count (+/- 10%)
Word limit: 2,000 words (+/- 10%)
Value: 30%
Presentation requirements: This assignment must be presented in report format (refer to chapter 7 of the Q Manual)
Estimated return date: Approximately three weeks after submission
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MGGGC2430 Assignment One – Marker’s assessment and feedback sheet
Criteria
Fail – Less than 50%
Pass – 50 – 59%
Credit – 60-69%
Distinction – 70 – 79%
High Distinction 80 – 100%
Introduction (10%). Clear statement on purpose and topic, definition of key terms, relevance and importance of topic, and scope/limits of topic area stated
Unfocused introduction which may be missing elements of the introduction.
Introduction may provide some idea as to the purpose of the essay but may be missing an element such as the plan.
Contains all elements but could be more effectively written.
Effective introduction that provides an indication of the contextual issues, and the relevance of the topic area.
Excellent introduction that clearly delineates the topic area and justifies the importance of the issue.
Analysis of relevant literature (40%). Topic selection, critical integration and synthesis of the topic, critical and comparative evaluation of the views in the literature, discussion of HR’s role in topic area, identification of key issues and gaps, and coherent and logical line of reasoning developed
Poor topic selection and/or discussion is too broad and general and/or does not integrate and synthesis the literature and/or does not critically compare the views within the literature.
Discussion is adequate and responsive but tends towards generalities. Topic selection may be too broad. Does not critically engage with the literature. May not address all aspects of the analysis criteria.
Effective discussion indicating some critical thought and analysis of the topic area. Some integration and synthesis of ideas and some critical evaluation of views within the topic. Clear identification of the key issues.
Discussion supports a coherent line of reasoning, demonstrative effective synthesis of ideas in the topic and some effective critical comparison of the views within the topic linking theory and practice. Key issues and gaps in the literature clearly identified.
Excellent analysis of the literature on the topic area. Critical integration and synthesis of the topic and a critical comparison of the key views in the topic. Key issues and gaps in the literature identified within a coherent and logical discussion.
Conclusion (10%). Logical, succinct summary of the current knowledge in the topic area and identification of future issues and research directions.
Missing, unclear or tenuous.
May re-state main aspects of the topic area but does not bring together main points of the literature review.
Satisfactory identification of the main issues in the topic area.
Effective summary of the current knowledge in the topic with some indication of future issues in the topic.
Excellent summary of the current knowledge in the topic area and identification of future issues and research directions
Use of References (10%). Evidence of wide reading indicated by an extensive reference list and citation of references, references cited are relevant to the topic and paper conveys understanding of the references.
Not enough suitable reference sources.
Meets the minimum requirement of six academic journal articles.
Meets the minimum references requirement with some effort at exceeding the minimum requirement with articles that are relevant to the topic.
Exceeds the minimum references requirement with evidence of wider research in the topic area. Demonstrates a good understanding of the references used.
Greatly exceeds the minimum references requirement with evidence of extensive wider research of references relevant to the topic. Demonstrates excellent understanding of the references used.
Referencing Technique (10%). Correct and consistent citations, APA format used, and accurate and properly formatted reference list
Poor. Over-relies on direct quotations and/or frequent errors in technical aspects of referencing. Must refer to the Faculty Q Manual.
Satisfactory. Some errors in technical aspects of referencing. May deviate from Q Manual requirements.
Citations and reference list are mainly accurate.
Minor referencing errors. Meets Q Manual requirements.
Referencing is consistently accurate. Meets Q Manual requirements.
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Technical Issues (10%). Clear presentation and structure, grammar, punctuation and spelling are accurate, and word count is met (+/- 10%)
Poor format and structure. Written expression needs improvement. Evidence of need to proof read. May not meet word limit.
Adequate. Structure may be difficult to follow in areas. Evidence of need to proof read. May not meet word limit.
Satisfactory structure and written expression. May need to proof read work.
Good. Structure and written expression is overall good. Minor errors.
Excellent. Concise and flowing structure, no spelling or grammatical errors.
Grade:
Marker: Second marker (if necessary):
Comments:
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MGGGC2430 Assignment Two – Marker’s assessment and feedback sheet
Criteria
Fail – Less than 50%
Pass – 50 – 59%
Credit – 60-69%
Distinction – 70 – 79%
High Distinction 80 – 100%
Preliminaries (10%). These are the title page, table of contents, and an executive summary.
Missing all/some of preliminary report elements: title page, table of contents and/or executive summary.
Contains required preliminary elements but executive summary may be poorly executed with missing components.
Contains required preliminaries. Executive summary generally well presented but may miss an essential component.
Well-presented preliminary elements. Executive summary provide a good summary but could be more effectively written.
Well-presented preliminary elements. Excellent executive summary.
Introduction (10%). This introduces the purpose and aim of the report, the scope and plan, and any assumptions and/or limitations.
Unfocused introduction which may be missing elements of the introduction.
Introduction may provide some idea as to the purpose of the report but may be missing some required element/s. elements.
Introduction contains all elements but could be more effectively written; it may, for example, have been presented in a disjointed manner or the purpose may be too generalised.
Effective introduction that includes all required elements..
Excellent introduction that justifies the importance of the issues.
Discussion (50%). Provides an overview of the organisation and its environment. Critically discusses 2 or 3 HR activities. Identifies specific ways those HR activities could be applied to achieve the CEO’s assumed directive. Critically evaluates the application of those HR activities to achieve the CEO’s assumed directive. Integrates appropriate literature to support the evaluation.
Discussion is poorly structured and/or does not respond to all sections and/or is not adequately supported either through reasoning or appropriate references.
Discussion is adequate but limited in range. May not effectively address all required elements. May not use adequate or appropriate evidence. Tends to be descriptive rather than critical
Effective discussion indicating that covers all required elements. Some evidence of critical thought and analysis, using relevant references. Discussion not always practical for the organisation.
Discussion is well-structured to support a coherent critical analysis. Provides good evaluation of application of HR activities and indicates consideration of practicalities for organisation.
Critical analysis supported by clear and balanced reasoning and strong evidence of background reading of literature. Improvement options are evaluated and justified.
Conclusion (5%). Clear re-statement of the main results of the report and a summary of the main issues for evaluation.
Missing, unclear or tenuous.
May re-state main argument of report but does not bring together main issues.
Satisfactory identification of main issues for evaluation.
Effective identification of main issues for evaluation.
Excellent identification of main issues for evaluation.
Recommendations (5%). Up to five short recommendations the organisation should adopt to address the CEO’s assumed directive.
Deviates significantly from criterion.
Some recommendations evident but may not be clearly linked to previous discussion.
Appropriate recommendations made., but may be too detailed or may contain justification best presented in the discussion section.
Statements clearly linked to previous discussion and consistent with conclusion. Recommendations presented in order of importance.
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Use of References (10%). Evidence of wide reading indicated by an extensive reference list and citation of references, references cited are relevant to the topic and paper conveys understanding of the references.
Not enough suitable reference sources.
Meets the minimum requirement of six academic journal articles.
Meets the minimum references requirement with some effort at exceeding the minimum requirement with articles that are relevant to the topic.
Exceeds the minimum references requirement with evidence of wider research in the topic area. Demonstrates a good understanding of the references used.
Greatly exceeds the minimum references requirement with evidence of extensive wider research of references relevant to the topic. Demonstrates excellent understanding of the references used.
Referencing Technique (10%). Correct and consistent citations, APA format used, and accurate and properly formatted reference list
Poor. Over-relies on direct quotations and/or frequent errors in technical aspects of referencing. Must refer to the Faculty Q Manual.
Satisfactory. Some errors in technical aspects of referencing. May deviate from Q Manual requirements.
Citations and reference list are mainly accurate.
Minor referencing errors. Meets Q Manual requirements.
Referencing is consistently accurate. Meets Q Manual requirements.
Technical Issues (10%). Clear presentation and structure, grammar, punctuation and spelling are accurate, and word count is met (+/- 10%)
Poor format and structure. Written expression needs improvement. Evidence of need to proof read. May not meet word limit.
Adequate. Structure may be difficult to follow in areas. Evidence of need to proof read. May not meet word limit.
Satisfactory structure and written expression. May need to proof read work.
Good. Structure and written expression is overall good. Minor errors.
Excellent. Concise and flowing structure, no spelling or grammatical errors.
Grade:
Marker: Second marker (if necessary):
Comments:
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Examination
The exam for this unit will be three hours in length and will be held during the University’s examination period (refer to http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/execserv/about/principal-dates/prdsemda.html). The date, time and location of your exam is usually available by week 10 of the semester.
A sample exam is provided on the Moodle site which gives you an indication of the format the exam in this unit will follow. Past exams are not available for this unit. Your tutor will provide you with further information regarding the exam towards the end of the semester.
Hurdle requirement:
There is a hurdle requirement in this unit. The learning outcomes in this unit require students to demonstrate in the individual summative assessment task (ie; the exam) a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in the unit. This is demonstrated by the requirement that the student must attain a mark of at least 40% in the final summative assessment task. A student’s final mark is normally the sum of the marks obtained in all of the individual assessment items in the unit. Where a student fails the unit solely because of failure to satisfy the hurdle requirement a mark of 48 will be returned for the unit. Refer to faculty website for full details: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/agu/policies/methods-of-assess.html
Feedback to you
Feedback on your progress through this unit will be provided by:
? Written feedback on the written assignments
? Verbal feedback through tutorial discussions and/or on-line discussions
Extensions and penalties
Assessment moderation and marking
Where a written work submitted for assessment is given a Fail grade or High Distinction grade by an examiner, that piece of work will be marked again by a second examiner who will independently evaluate the work and consult with the first marker. No student will be awarded a Fail grade for an assessment task or unit without an independent examiner confirming the result.
Assignment policies and academic requirements
Applications for extension of due date
Applications for an extension of the due date for an assignment must be made to your tutor at least three days prior to the due date. Students should note that extensions are not automatically granted; a specific reason must be granted and the impact of that reason on your preparation of the assignment made clear. Supporting documentation must be supplied. Foreseeable activities such as holidays or other study commitments (such as other assignment/s due the same week) are not reasons for which an extension will be granted.
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Lateness penalty
Late assignments will attract penalties. If you are having difficulties meeting the due date contact your tutor BEFORE the assignment is due. The penalty for a late assignment is a deduction of 10% of the assignments overall value from your mark for each day late.
Returning assignments
Your tutor will advise you on how your marked assignment will be returned to you. We aim to return all assignments within three weeks.
Resubmission of assignments
Resubmission of assignments will not be accepted in this unit.
Referencing requirements
Students are required to meet the Q Manual standards for all assignment submissions. This includes using the Q Manual in-text method for citation of sources, referencing and formatting essays and reports. The Q Manual can be accessed at: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/publications/qmanual/qmanual.pdf
To build your skills in citing and referencing, and using different referencing styles, see the online tutorial Academic Integrity: Demystifying Citing and Referencing at www.lib.monash.edu.au/tutorials/citing/
Assignment submission
Your tutor will advise you whether to submit your assignment via hard copy or via online submission.
Assignments must include a cover sheet. The coversheet is accessible via the Monash portal page located at http://my.monash.edu.au under the heading ‘Learning and teaching tools’. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.
Hard Copy Submission: Hard copy assignments will only be accepted if submitted through the assignment drop box located at the Business and Economics reception desk, so that the assignment is date stamped.
Online Submission: Assignments can be submitted online through the Moodle site.
REQUIRED RESOURCES
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Prescribed text(s) and readings
You are required to purchase:
Nankervis, Compton, Baird and Coffey (2014) Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice (8th ed.), Cengage Learning, South Melbourne.
Study resources
Unit guide
This Unit Guide, which you are now reading, contains all the administrative information you need to know to get you through this unit.
Unit materials
The Learning Objectives tell you what needs to be learned and should structure your study in preparation for completing the assessment tasks. You are strongly encouraged to seek other additional material by which you will gain further enrichment.
Reading List
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Q Manual
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Further learning resources
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Discussion should be based on sound research findings and expert observation and comment. The quality of your writing is determined by the credibility and authority of the sources you cite/reference.
It is imperative that you read widely. However, you need to be aware of the credibility of all material you use. For example: while newspaper and business journals and magazines report events and comment on a variety of management issues, the ‘facts’ may be reported selectively and their accuracy questionable as their purpose is to sell. Such sources are, therefore, useful to illustrate points or provide examples in your writing but should not be used as substitutes for peer refereed academic work.
Books
There are a range of textbooks and research monographs that deal with a variety of areas of management, including Human Resource Management, in the Monash libraries – some of which have been cited in the Unit Book. None are more highly recommended than others.
Journals
It is expected that students will become familiar with the relevant journals in the university serials collection. Keep in mind that many journals are available on-line through the Monash University Library website at http://www.lib.monash.edu.au. For general browsing the following journals may be useful (this list is not exhaustive): Academy of Management Review Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources Employee Relations Human Resource Management Journal International Journal of Human Resource Management Journal of Industrial Relations Journal of Management Journal of Management Studies
Electronic databases
There are a number of electronic databases available in the Monash libraries that include information relevant to the study of management. Electronic databases, can be accessed through the library homepage at http://www.lib.monash.edu.au
To access these on-line databases you will need your user name and authcate details – if you have difficulties contact the library for assistance. The Monash library service may not be available to students studying this unit from outside the Monash University. Databases include:
? Business Source Premiere
? Proquest PsychLIT Social Sciences Index Expanded Academic ASAP also known as Infotrac and Dow Jones Interactive.
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Business/practitioner publications
There are a number of local and international business publications which you may wish to survey in order to familiarise yourself with current information on management trends and practices. Keep in mind that such publications are not classed as academic journal articles for the purposes of the references requirement of the assignments. Please refer to Section 3.1.5.2 of the Q Manual for information on the distinction between academic journal articles and business publications. Some recommended publications include:
Australian Financial Review Business Review Weekly Business Week International Far Eastern Economic Review Fortune Author Date Business Review The Age The Australian The Economist
Internet
Searches can be conducted on the Internet, however students need to be aware of the ‘academic quality’ of some of these resources. Internet sources can be useful sources of examples, however they generally should not be relied on to make or support your main argument unless the web pages’ credibility is known. Refer to appendix II for further information.”[insert your info here]”
Library
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