University of New England - MM221: Human Resource Management

Human resource management (HRM) practitioners have wide and varied roles. Studying this unit, you will explore the many dimensions of HRM, with a focus on understanding and improving employment relationships and the quality of working life within existing political, legal and economic structures in organisations. You will examine strategic HRM, human resource planning, and international HRM, as well as regulatory frameworks such as equal opportunity and work health and safety. You will explore important aspects of the employment relationship including: recruitment and selection; training and development; performance appraisal; remuneration; job analysis and design; and career development.

Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to:

• demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the key concepts and theories relevant in designing, implementing and reviewing the key functions of human resource management;
• use a range of cognitive and/or communication skills to identify, evaluate and synthesise relevant information drawn from a range of sources in order to demonstrate judgement and analytical skills in solving sometimes complex human resource-related problems;
• work independently and/or collaboratively to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills in the area of human resource management; and,
• demonstrate the ability to recognise, reflect on, and respond appropriately to a range of ethical, cultural or social issues influencing the practice of human resource management.

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