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To provide an in-depth understanding of managing people and performance that is academically sound and professionally relevant.
The effective management of an organisation’s human capital and the sustainability of that human capital are major management responsibilities. This course promotes an in-depth understanding of human resource management systems organisations can utilise to effectively manage their human capital, and in so doing enhance organisational performance.The course focuses on the application of human resource management strategies and practices in real organisational settings. As such the course aims to provide students with both in-depth knowledge of human resource management principles and theory, as well as the skills to apply this knowledge in a practical manner. An applied and case-based teaching approach is used, and lectures will include examples of human resource management practices used in successful New Zealand, Australian and other international businesses. Weekly case study discussions will contribute significantly to your learning in MBUS603. Topics include:• Introduction to HRM and HR strategy• Strategic Human Resource Planning• The analysis and design of work• Attracting talent - Contemporary employee recruitment• Selecting talent - The science of employee selection• Developing and retaining talent• Managing and motivating performance• Rewarding performance• Essential New Zealand employment legislation
Graduates will be able to:Goal 1: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of current theoretical concepts, frameworks and industry practice within the fields of business and management;Goal 2: Think logically, analytically and critically with respect to the academic and professional literature with the field of business and management;Goal 3: Plan and carry out independent research that demonstrates critical awareness of academic and professional issues in the fields of business and management;Goal 4: Synthesise academic and professional literature and effectively communicate this information and research findings, both orally and in written form, to a range of audiences.___________________Course OutcomesAt the end of this course students should be able to demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, analysis, and application related to HRM. In particular students will be able to:1. Analyse situations in organisational settings and determine what problems exist, which HRM systems may have bearing on the problem, and what interventions (e.g., changes to HRM systems) are appropriate responses.2. Discuss how responses to individual employee and HRM system issues must be aligned with and can contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation.3. Apply knowledge of HRM systems in proposing solutions to organisational problems, and as a means to enhance individual and organisational performance.4. Critically examine contemporary HRM practices, both from a scholarly and an applied perspective.
Subject to approval of the Director Postgraduate Management Development
MBAD605, MBUS625, MBUS615
Lectures: Wednesday 9 – 12pm.The will be nine lectures in total for the semesters. Lectures will consist of a combination of formal lectures, group case study presentations, industry guest speaker presentations and in-class exercises. Lecture outlines for each lecture will be available on LEARN. MBUS603 requires you to be actively involved in class discussions and regular case study presentations. This means that you will need to come to class prepared to discuss the case and topic for the week. In selected weeks two groups will present their analysis of the week’s case studies. In addition there is also a significant individual assignment that requires you write a critical essay on a contested topic in the field of HRM. While the final essay is only 3,000 words long, getting to the point of writing the essay will involve quite a bit of reading so you are encouraged to start work on the assignment early. The estimated workload breakdown for MBUS603 is provided below: • Lectures 30 hours • Lecture Preparation 40 hours• Individual essay 50 hours• Individual test preparation 15 hours• Case study preparation, presentation and discussion 15 hours Total 150 hours
Russell Wordsworth
Date WeightGroup case presentation Weeks 2, 4, 6, & 8 30%Individual essay due 18 November 2015 50% Individual test 11 December 2015 20%Marks: The marks for assessment work can be scaled before a final grade is determined. You should not regard a raw score of 50% as a pass mark.
There is no required textbook for MBUS603. Most of the lecture material for MBUS603 will be drawn from two recommended readings. Both of these texts are available in the University library and you do not need to purchase these books. • Boxall, P. F., & Purcell, J. (2011). Strategy and human resource management (3rd ed.). Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York: Palgrave Macmillan.• Macky, K (2008). Managing Human Resources: Contemporary perspectives in New Zealand. Australia: McGraw-Hill.Additional readings in the will also be made available via LEARN for most lectures. These will comprise scholarly articles as well as consultant and industry reports.
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Domestic fee $1,092.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 10 people apply to enrol.
For further information see Business Taught Masters Programmes .