Strategic Human Resource Management

Unit code: BMO5572 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
VU Online
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
Enquire

Overview

This unit critically examines the extent to which human resource management is strategic to organizational success in a global context. Alternative models of business strategy and the integration of human resource management are considered. The changing external environment of globalization and competition and the resultant restructuring of industries, labour markets and organizations is analysed so that the factors influencing managerial choice and employee choice in relation to the different strategies can be assessed. There will be a focus on strategic international human resource management and the issues facing organizations that operate in the international environment.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically appraise the key differences between domestic and international human resource management;
  2. Hypothesise the strategic advantages attainable from effective international human resource management;
  3. Evaluate and exemplify contextual factors that influence international human resource management practice; and
  4. Critically reflect on the important change in the professional role of the Human Resource Manager brought about by globalisation.
  5. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 10%
Proposal for development of final report
Assessment type: Essay
|
Grade: 40%
Critical application of theory and concepts
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 50%
International Strategic HRM Report (35%) and presentation (15%)
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

Other locations

For students studying at VU Online
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 10%
The effects of globalisation on the role of the HR manager
Assessment type: Annotated Bibliography
|
Grade: 40%
Contextual factors that influence HRM practices
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 50%
Strategic HRM plan for an organisation
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

This unit will adopt a student-centred learning model where learning comes from network of relationships between instructors, peers, and industry sources. Peer support and information exchange will be facilitated by online learning through the VU Online Learning Management System. It is expected that students allocate approximately 8 hours per week for online activities and independent study.

REQUIRED TEXTS:All resources will reside in the LMS and will be co-designed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Learning Designer (LD). No purchase of textbooks required.

Required reading

International Human Resource Management : Policies and Practices for Multinational Enterprises,
Tarique, I., Briscoe, D. R., & Schuler, R. S. (2015)| Taylor & Francis Group

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Certificate in Business
BTBU | Graduate certificate | Duration: 8 months
Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management
BTIH | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Master of Business Administration
BMPF | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 1.5 years
Master of Management
BMMN | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

Search for units, majors & minors