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This course is designed to develop the Evidence-based management (EBMgt) capability of students. EBMgt is the systematic, evidence-informed practice of management, incorporating scientific knowledge in the content and process of managerial decision making (Rousseau, 2012). We examine the practice of EBMgt within the context of contemporary issues in human resource management (HRM) such as the impact of HRM practices on business performance, key general principles in managing people, and managing people in dynamic and complex situations that are typical in today's global environment.
At the end of this course you will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice as applied to human resource management.2. Collate, aggregate and appraise practitioner, scientific, organisational and stakeholder evidence.3. Form balanced and informed arguments using sound reasoning and the best available evidence.4. Apply critical thinking and questioning skills when incorporating evidence in problem identification and decision-making processes related to human resource management.5. Recognise, logically analyse and provide evidence-based solutions to human resource problems in an organisational context.
MBUS603, MBAZ604
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Russell Wordsworth
Class participation/contribution (15%, Ongoing):Class attendance and engagement is a requirement for MBAZ672. Each week you will be required to actively contribute to class discussions and assigned learning activities.Individual Essay (25%, due 16 August):For this assessment you will be given a question or provocative statement relating to HRM in organisations. You will be required to author a critical essay on one of five possible topics. Your essay must be no longer than 2,500 words (excluding references) and draw upon theory and evidence from scientific literature to support your arguments.Individual Project & Presentation (60%, due 18 October):You will be assigned to a client organisation experiencing a current human resource issue. The project requires that you follow an evidence-based HR approach to generate appropriate advice for the client. You will need to work closely with the client organisation, and a range of internal and external stakeholders, to collect local evidence about the problem. You will also need to acquire, collate and scrutinise scientific research relevant to the issue and utilise this to inform your advice to the client. The assessment has two deliverables:• A written project report of no more than 10,000 words, excluding references and appendices (85% weight). • A 15-minute oral presentation of your findings to the client (15% weight)
WorkloadThe estimated workload breakdown for MBAZ672-24S1 is:Lectures and class discussions: 36 hoursLecture preparation: 24 hoursLiterature review assignment: 20 hoursConsulting project and presentation: 220 hoursTotal: 300 hours
Domestic fee $2,132.00
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.
For further information see Business Taught Masters Programmes .