EDUC9604 Managing Human Resources

2019

4.5

1 x 2-hour lecture weekly

1 Admission into MTESOL-Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
1a Admission into MPA-Master of Public Administration
1b Admission into MEDCP-Master of Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac)
1c Admission into MEDLM-Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
1d Admission into MEDSE-Master of Education (Special Education)
1e Admission into MEDWS-Master of Education
1f Admission into MEDLMOS-Master of Educational Leadership and Management
1g Admission into MEDCPP-Master of Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac) [1.5 years]
1h Admission into MEDGEP-Master of Education (Gifted Education) [1.5 years]
1i Admission into MEDIBP-Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) [1.5 years]
1j Admission into MEDSEP-Master of Education (Special Education) [1.5 years]
1k Admission into MEDLMP-Master of Education (Leadership and Management) [1.5 years]
1l Admission into MEDWSP-Master of Education [1.5 years]
1m Admission into MEDWM-Master of Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health)
1n Admission into MEDWMP-Master of Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health) [1.5 years]
1o Admission into MDPP-Master of Disability Policy and Practice
1p Admission into MDPPA-Master of Disability Policy and Practice [1.5 years]
2 Admission into BAMTPR-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2a Admission into BAMTS-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
2b Admission into BGSCMTPR-Bachelor of General Science, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2c Admission into BSCMTS-Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
3 108 units of study
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n or 1o or 1p)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b or 2c) and 3))

EDES9606 has been successfully completed

This topic involves a detailed examination of the issues faced by organisations concerned with the effective management of employees in order to satisfy the needs of the organisation and the individual. The focus will be on increasing professionals' understanding of the theories, issues and influences on Human Resource Management and Human Resource Planning. Staffing the restructured workplace, ensuring the effective management of human resources, managing employee relations, accountability, international human resource management, and future directions will be discussed. Areas such as recruitment, supervision, job analysis, industrial relations, career development, performance management and quality of life issues are covered in these discussions.

This topic aims to:

• cultivate and enlarge a diverse and intellectually stimulating community of learners guided by a culture that embodies:
  • openness of communication
  • diversity of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives
  • mutual respect and cooperation
  • critical inquiry, constant questioning and continuing
  • assessment; and on-going research and scholarship

• encourage a detailed examination of the issues faced by organisations concerned with the effective management of employees in order to satisfy the needs of the organisation as well as the individual

• cover Human Resource areas such as recruitment, supervision, job analysis, industrial relations, career development, and performance management

• enhance the capability of educational administrators to handle the management of human resources in a more professional, and informed manner

On completing this topic students will be able to:

• apply knowledge of various theories, issues, and HR management through class discussions, assignments and activities, that require them to reflect on their beliefs about the role of HRM in meeting the goals of the organisation and responding to a highly competitive workplace

• use problem-solving techniques to frame, analyse and resolve problems related to Strategic Human Resource Management

• demonstrate their ability to initiate, and engage in critical thinking and debate related to the management of human resources

• identify and critique a variety of theories of HRM

• examine his/her professional code of ethics and values as they relate to the role of a Human Resource Manager
• demonstrate their ability to apply appropriate management techniques and group processes in the planning and delivery of a group presentation

• use appropriate interpersonal skills during class interactions, small group activities and completing a group assignment