James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

BX3054 - Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject is the capstone subject for the HRM major and provides opportunities for students to reflect on, integrate, and extend their learning from other subjects. It encourages students to critically analyse a range of current Australian and global issues as they relate to contemporary HRM theory and practice, such as virtual workplaces, off-shoring/outsourcing, work-life balance, organisational learning, and the psychological contract. It fosters awareness of HR issues as a source of competitive advantage for the organisation in various contexts, including those peculiar to tropical regions. Further, through in-depth exploration of contemporary issues, concerns, and controversies in the HRM area, students will develop their skills in identifying and analysing problems in HRM.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:BX2051 AND 18CP OF SUBJECTS
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MG3792

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coord/Lect: Dr Anna Blackman.
Contact hours:
  • 38 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
    Assessment:presentations (40%); report (40%); reflective essay (20%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2016
    Coord/Lect: Dr Anna Blackman.
    Contact hours:
    • 0 hours
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:presentations (40%); report (40%); reflective essay (20%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
      Census Date 25-Aug-2016
      Coordinator: Dr Anna Blackman
      Lecturer: Ms Leigh-Ann Onnis.
      Contact hours:
      • 38 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
        Assessment:presentations (40%); report (40%); reflective essay (20%).

        Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.