James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

MG2732:04

Human Resource Management

Townsville

Prerequisites: Diploma of Child Care (TAFE) Diploma of Education (University) or permission of HoS
Inadmissable Subject Combination: MG2703

39 hours flexible delivery. First semester.

Available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Educational Services (Child Care).

Staff: Mr T England.

Subject content as for MG2703.

Learning Objectives:

  1. provide students with an understanding of theory and practice of human resource management in Australia. A strategic human resource management approach to the role of the human resource manager, human resource planning, staffing the restructured workplace, ensuring effective management of human resources, managing employee rewards, health and safety systems, accountability and future directions in human resource management.

Assessment by short essay (10%); assignment (40%); case study (50%).