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This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of Human Resource Development (HRD) as a field of practice, its history, and the major theories and paradigms that underpin the field.
This course is intended to provide you the student with an understanding of Learning and Development (L&D) as a field of practice, its history, and the major theories and paradigms that underpin the field. In addition we explore (a) current practices in learning and development of individuals and groups, including training needs analysis, instructional design and implementation, and the evaluation of training effectiveness, also (b) how the organisational environment impacts employee performance and the transferability of training, and well as the design and implementation of interventions that can impact that environment.A major portion of the course relates to the L&D process model of needs identification, training design, implementation, and evaluation. Topics include:• Introduction and overview of learning and development• The adult learner and influences on employee behaviour• Framework for learning and development – L&D Process model• Employee induction, orientation and socialisation• Coaching and mentoring for employee development• Strategic learning and development• Organisational learning and knowledge management• Projected future trends for L&DRelationship to Other CoursesThis course is suggested for those students considering taking any human resources courses at post-graduate level. MGMT331 is also one of the core third year papers in the BCom majoring in Human Resource Management.Course WorkloadThe MGMT331 project is a substantial piece of work and one that would be unwise to leave to the last minute. Previous students have however commented that they learnt the most from the project.The estimated workload breakdown for MGMT331 is provided below: • Lecture/Tutorials 26 hours • Lecture/Tutorial Preparation 24 hours• Test Preparation 0 hours• Assignment 67 hours• Exam Preparation 30 hours• Final Examination 3 hours Total 150 hours
At the end of this course you should be able to demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, analysis, and application related to L&D. In particular students will demonstrate knowledge and comprehension outcomes through an understanding of:1. The origins and purpose of L&D, and how it is a major factor in international, national, educational, and organisational contexts;2. The individual employee as an adult learner and influences on employee behaviour;3. Key L&D issues at the individual employee level, including employee orientation and socialisation and mentoring and coaching.4. Key L&D issues at the organisational level and the importance of organisational learning and knowledge management.5. The range of interventions beyond training that may be required for optimum organisational and individual performance.6. Emerging trends that impact L&D, such as e-learning, AI, employee mobility, the challenges presented by a global workforce, HRD for the contingent workforce, and work-life balance.**The analysis and application outcome requires you to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate an L&D intervention in an applied setting. This will be documented by a major semester-long project.BCom Graduate ProfileMGMT331 addresses the BCom learning goals in the following manner:1.1. BCom graduates have an in-depth understanding of the body knowledge pertaining to learning and development. They are able to critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within the discipline.The group project is an opportunity for students to demonstrate the application of advanced knowledge of L&D, in particular training needs analysis, training design, training facilitation and the evaluation of training. Recall, understanding, application and the critical evaluation of advanced L&D knowledge are also assessed in the final exam. 1.2. BCom graduates have a broad understanding of the key domains of commerce.MGMT331 builds on the broad understanding of commerce that students would have gained in courses such as MGMT100, MGMT206 and MGMT207. For example, we draw on basic theories of learning (covered in MGMT206) to discuss how adults learn in an organisational context. Similarly we draw on the concepts of vertical alignment and horizontal integration (covered in MGMT207) when discussing strategic L&D. This understanding is assessed in the final exam. 2.1. BCom graduates possess key skills and attributes sought by employers which can be used in a range of applications. The group project requires students to assess training needs, design and implement a training programme, and evaluate the training programme. This requires students to draw on their planning, problem solving, personal communication and teamwork skills, all of which are required by employers. 2.2. BCom graduates can discuss the ethical implications of a situation from the perspective of relevant stakeholders.Although not specifically addressed in this course, key ethical and multicultural issues are discussed as part of our discussion of adult learning and also strategic L&D (multicultural perspectives), as well as the evaluation of training (ethical implications)2.4. BCom graduates can write a report on a problem/issue/situation/scenario that (a) incorporates content at an appropriate level of detail; (b) is logically structured; and (c) is presented professionally using correct English, referencing and appropriate resources.Written and verbal communication are assessed in this course through the group. 3.1. BCom graduates are aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.This learning goal is not addressed in MGMT331. 4.1. BCom graduates will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.This learning goal is not addressed in MGMT331, however, students who are interested in connecting with the HR resource profession in Christchurch are encouraged to apply for the HRINZ student ambassador programme. 5.1. BCom graduates can comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.This learning goal is addressed in the topics on strategic L&D and organisational learning. This content is assessed in the final examination.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
MGMT206 and MGMT207
Lectures – Wednesday: 10am - 12pm. Tutorials – Five tutorials are scheduled for the semester. These are used for the delivery of training programmes as part of your assignment and will take place in the week of 13 – 17 May. You will only be required to attend one of these sessions, not all five.
Russell Wordsworth
Office Hour: Tuesday 4pm - 5pm or anytime by appointment.
Assignment:Training plans due 6 May 2019 (12 noon) 50% Training sessions on 13 – 17 May 2019Evaluation reports due 20 – 24 May 2019Group project requiring you to design and deliver a training programme to a group of your peers. This is a substantial project but one that is highly rewarding and enjoyable. Final exam TBA 50%Theory based examination covering all of the work in the syllabus consisting of short theory questions and longer essay type questions. YOU MUST ACHIEVE A MARK OF 45% OR HIGHER IN THE FINAL EXAM IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE OVERALL. 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.Late submission of assignments will be NOT be accepted without the approval of the course coordinator. Late submission is granted at the discretion of the course coordinator only and each application will be evaluated on its merit. The following guideline will be strictly applied by the course coordinator:• If an assignment is submitted in the first three days after the close-off time, then it will have 10% of the maximum possible grade deducted, for every 24 hours after the due date. No assignments will be accepted beyond 72 hours after the close-off time. The only exception to the above is where formal special conditions are satisfied; (for details on special condition requirements, see the university website. Please note that a special consideration application must be submitted within seven days of the due date for the assessment.
Delahaye, Brian L.,1946-; Human resource development : learning, knowing and growing ; 4th ed; Tilde Publishing, 2017.
Werner, Jon M. , DeSimone, Randy L; Human resource development ; 6th ed; South-Western ; Cengage Learning [distributor], 2012.
Additional readings will also be made available via LEARN
LEARN Coversheets - Group and Individual
Class RepresentativeA class representative may be asked to volunteer in the first few weeks of class. Any problems with the course can be raised with the class rep. Their email can be found at UCSA. The class representative will take up any issues raised by class members with the lecturer concerned as they occur.Departmental Academic PoliciesThe Department assumes that you have read this document.You should also read the General Course and Examination Regulations IMPORTANT:Students repeating MGMT331 are requested to get in touch with the Course Coordinator within the first two weeks of the semester to discuss their assignment and approach to the course.Dishonest PracticeThe University of Canterbury considers cheating and plagiarism to be serious acts of dishonesty. All assessed work must be your own individual work unless specifically stated otherwise in the assessment guidelines. Material quoted from any other source must be clearly acknowledged. You must not copy the work of another person (student or published work) in any assessment including examinations, tests and assignments. Any person, who is found to have copied someone else's work, or to have allowed their work to be copied, will receive a fail grade for that piece of assessment and may face disciplinary action which may lead to a fine, community service or exclusion from the university.IMPORTANT: Where there are concerns regarding the authorship of written course work, a student can be required to provide a formal, oral explanation of the content of their work.
Domestic fee $806.00
International fee $3,513.00
* 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.
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