Principles of Human Resource Management

Learning Outcomes

• Having completed this course students will be able to:
  
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of human resource management and discuss the evolution of this field of management to its present integrated contemporary form (assessed in weekly quizzes and final examination);
  
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the New Zealand and international context of human resource management (assessed in weekly quizzes and final examination);
  
• Define the importance of workforce planning within the context of strategic human resource management and in relation to job analysis (assessed in weekly quizzes and final examination);
  
• Understand and apply the major functional areas of human resource management, including job analysis, recruitment, selection and performance management. Application of this understanding will be assessed by means of a major individual assignment (assessed in weekly quizzes, assignment and final examination);
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of how human resource development strategies can be applied at both the individual and organisational level (assessed in weekly quizzes and final examination);
  
• Discuss the attraction, retention and motivation of employees through appropriate rewards and remuneration strategies (assessed in weekly quizzes and final examination);
  
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the contribution that the HR function can make in creating healthy and safe workplaces (assessed in weekly quizzes and final examination);
  
• Discuss strategic human resource management and the fit between human resource strategy and organisational strategy (assessed in weekly quizzes).
  
  BCom Graduate Profile
  MGMT207 addresses the BCom learning goals in the following manner:
  
  1.1. BCom graduates have an in-depth understanding of the body knowledge pertaining to human resource management. They are able to critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within the discipline.
  
  The assignment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate the application of advanced knowledge of HRM, in particular job analysis, employee recruitment, employee selection, and performance management. Recall, understanding, and application of advanced HRM knowledge are also assessed in the final exam.
  
  1.2. BCom graduates have a broad understanding of the key domains of commerce.
  
  MGMT207 builds on the broad understanding of commerce that you would have gained in courses such as MGMT100 and ECON104/105. For example, we draw on basic theories of human motivation to understand how reward and remuneration can be used to incentivise employee behaviour. We also draw on basic principles of economics such as supply and demand in order to understand dynamics within the labour market. This understanding is assessed in the weekly quizzes as well as the final examination.  
  
  2.1. BCom graduates possess key skills and attributes sought by employers which can be used in a range of applications.
  
  The assignment requires the use of analytical skills in interpreting a case study, and the application of HRM knowledge and problem-solving skills to address the problems presented in the case.
  
  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 employee recruitment, selection, and performance management.
  
  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 communication is assessed in this course through the assignment. Verbal communication is not formally assessed in this course.
  
  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 MGMT207.
  
  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 MGMT207, 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 not addressed in MGMT207.

University Graduate Attributes

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.

Prerequisites

For further information see Management, Marketing and Tourism .