MGMT611-25S2 (C) Semester Two 2025

Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management (HRM)

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 14 July 2025
End Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 27 July 2025
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 28 September 2025

Description

This course examines contemporary issues in human resource management (HRM). We look at applying HRM-related theory, processes, and interventions, as ways in which HRM can exert a positive influence on how organisations function. We use readings, case studies, and engagement with practitioners to provide a highly interactive learning experience.

This course examines contemporary issues in human resource management (HRM). We look at applying HRM-related theory, processes, and interventions, as ways in which HRM can exert a positive influence on how organisations function. We use readings, case studies, and engagement with practitioners to provide a highly interactive learning experience.

Learning Outcomes

The objectives of the course are:
1. Students will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of factors contributing to a well-functioning organisation.
2. Students will learn to critically analyse different measurement approaches in organisations and understand when and how to apply such measures.
3. Students will be able to synthesise academic literature and make practical recommendations based on such literature.
4. Students will be able to communicate this information effectively

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department

Equivalent Courses

MGMT411

Timetable 2025

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 09:00 - 12:00 E13
14 Jul - 24 Aug
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 09:00 - 11:00 Jack Erskine 340
8 Sep - 19 Oct

Timetable Note

Lectures for this course are recorded using the ECHO360 lecture recording system, however, in-person class attendance is a course expectation for the full duration of the course.

Course Coordinator

Sanna Malinen

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Class Participation/contribution 15% Each week you will be required to actively contribute to class discussions and assigned learning activities.
Critical Essay 30%
Student-directed Project 50%
Project Presentation 5%


The ‘45% rule’ does not apply to this course. That is, students do not need to reach 45% weighted average across invigilated assessments. Please refer to https://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/course/view.php?id=7744 for further information.

Guidelines for the Use of AI in Coursework
The use of AI may or may not be permitted in courses. Within a course, permission may vary by assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to inform themselves about assessment conditions and submit work that is their own and that properly acknowledges the work of other people and tools, including generative artificial intelligence tools.

It is important to familiarise yourself with the UC Misconduct Procedure Guide for Students. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
Where a student uses a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool for an assessment in a manner that is not expressly permitted or fails to acknowledge the use of a generative AI tool as instructed.

Assessment In Te Reo Māori
In recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following:
Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.

Textbooks / Resources

Term 3: Barends, E., & Rousseau, D. M. (2018). Evidence-based management: How to use evidence to make better organizational decisions.

Kogan Page Publishers & Kroon, B. (2022). Evidence based HRM: What we know about people in workplaces. Open Press TiU. See below course schedule for specifics chapters/sections to read.

Term 4: Various readings provided on LEARN

Course links

LEARN

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,130.00

* 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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