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MGF2661
Human resource management
Unit Guide
Semester 1, 2011
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Last updated: 24 Mar 2011
Table of Contents
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Chief Examiner:...............................................................................................................................1
Lecturer(s) / Leader(s):....................................................................................................................1
Caulfield...............................................................................................................................1
Tutor(s):.......................................................................................................................................................1
Caulfield...........................................................................................................................................1
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................2
Unit synopsis...............................................................................................................................................2
Learning outcomes......................................................................................................................................2
Contact hours..............................................................................................................................................2
Workload.....................................................................................................................................................2
Unit relationships.........................................................................................................................................3
Prerequisites....................................................................................................................................3
Prohibitions......................................................................................................................................3
Teaching and learning method....................................................................................................................4
Timetable information......................................................................................................................4
Unit Schedule..................................................................................................................................4
Unit Resources............................................................................................................................................7
Prescribed text(s) and readings.......................................................................................................7
Recommended text(s) and readings................................................................................................7
Library resources.............................................................................................................................8
Blackboard (MUSO).........................................................................................................................8
Q Manual.........................................................................................................................................9
Study resources...............................................................................................................................9
Assessment...............................................................................................................................................10
Assessment Summary...................................................................................................................10
Faculty assessment policy.............................................................................................................10
Hurdle requirements......................................................................................................................10
Second marking.............................................................................................................................10
Return of final marks......................................................................................................................10
Applications for extension of time..................................................................................................10
Additional assessment information................................................................................................10
Assessment tasks..........................................................................................................................11
Assessment task 1.........................................................................................................................11
Assessment task 2.........................................................................................................................13
Assessment task 3.........................................................................................................................15
Examinations.................................................................................................................................17
Examination 1................................................................................................................................17
Special consideration.....................................................................................................................17
Assessment criteria - grading descriptors table.............................................................................18
Appendix....................................................................................................................................................19
MGF2661 Human resource management - Semester 1, 2011
Chief Examiner:
Dr Susan Mayson
Lecturer(s) / Leader(s):
Caulfield
Dr Susan Mayson
Senior Lecturer
Phone: +61 3 990 34154
Email: Susan.Mayson@monash.edu
Location: Room 05, Building N6, Caulfield
Tutor(s):
Caulfield
Mrs Clair Polonsky
Email: Clair.Polonsky@monash.edu
Location: Caulfield
Mr Ivan Butar Butar
Postgraduate Student
Phone: +61 3 990 34318
Email: Ivan.Butarbutar@monash.edu
Location: Room 510, Building N, Caulfield
Dr Susan Mayson
Senior Lecturer
Phone: +61 3 990 34154
Email: Susan.Mayson@monash.edu
Location: Room 05, Building N6, Caulfield
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Introduction
Welcome to MGF2661 Human resource management. This unit is an introduction to the theory and
activities of managing people within organisations. It does this by examining various models of HRM and
then proposes a strategic model that is assumed to help organisations manage their employees in ways
that meets the needs of the individual, the organisation and society. The unit will also examine the
various HRM activities that constitute a strategic and effective HRM system.
Unit synopsis
This unit concentrates on the management of human resources in the external and internal organisation
context. It focuses on the contribution of HRM to competitive advantage via an analysis of HR planning,
job design, staffing, reward systems, staff development, and HRM auditing. The relationship between the
legal, ethical and industrial relations issues and HRM is also explored.
Learning outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
define the scope and purpose of HRM as an academic discipline and functions associated with
HRM as a management practice
1. 
identify major changes in the business environment of business organisations and the HR
function
2. 
understand the links between organisational objectives and HRM strategy and business
performance
3. 
critically evaluate competing models of HRM that underpin best practice in HRM4. 
develop knowledge about key HR functions and the challenges they pose5. 
enhance students' capabilities to work individually and also in teams.6. 
Contact hours
3 hours per week
Workload
This is a six credit point unit with three hours class contact per week over 12 teaching weeks. The total
time commitment expected for this unit is 144 hours.  In order to meet the faculty’s expectation, students
should plan to spend on average nine hours in self-directed study, in addition to the three hours of class
contact, each week.
Students enrolled in Coursework programs in the Faculty of Business and Economics are required to
attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled class sessions for each unit.
If you do not attend the required number of classes, your enrolment could be compromised, and you may
not be eligible to join a group for the group assessment requirements if you are not present at class
when the groups are assigned.
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Unit relationships
Prerequisites
It is recommended that students complete MGF1010 before undertaking this unit
Prohibitions
MGC2430, MGG2430, MGW2430
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Teaching and learning method
The learning approach used in this on campus unit is one that aims to give students the skills to learn to
learn. This approach recognises that we live in a ‘knowledge rich’ environment that is changing rapidly.
Current knowledge (that learned in lectures and tutorials) may not be enough to solve problems in the
future. Hence, when students go into the workplace they will need skills in identifying problems and
developing ways to solve those problems by creating new knowledge, rather than simply applying
knowledge learned in lectures and the textbook.
To address this, we use a ‘Research Skills Development’ (RSD) approach that aims to develop students’
skills so that they are able to identify what needs to be known about a particular topic area, gather
information about a topic or area of practice, evaluate it for its reliability and validity and structure it in a
way that provides knowledge about a topic or area of practice.
It is important that students attend the lecture (90 minutes) and a tutorial (90 minutes) each week. 
Lectures and tutorials are integrated: each week, lecture, readings and tutorial discussion run
simultaneously.
The purpose of tutorials is to provide an opportunity for students to engage with and
discuss relevant academic literature relevant to each HRM topic. In addition students will also engage in
experiential learning and skill development via a range of class activities that may include case studies,
questionnaires, role plays, group activities, debates, and discussions of problems and issues. Time will
be allocated in tutorials to work of the group assignment.  All topics covered in lectures and tutorials are
examinable.
The RSD approach is operationalised through the assessment tasks for this unit and the assessment
criteria which is published on the unit’s Blackboard site. It is important that students look at what is
expected of them in the assignments they are asked to complete. The Guided Tutorial Reading task (see
below) is designed to give students skills in reading academic material and extracting information from it
to support their essay assignments.
Tutorials will begin in the second week of the semester.
This unit requires students to complete both individual assessment tasks as well as a group task.
Timetable information
For information on your timetable, including tutorial allocation if required, please refer to:
http://allocate.its.monash.edu.au/
Unit Schedule
Topic
Part 1 - What is HRM?
Part 1 - What is HRM?
Part 2 - The Changing Context of HRM
Part 2 - The Changing Context of HRM
Part 2 - The Changing Context of HRM
Part 3 - HRM in Practice (HR Activities)
Part 3 - HRM in Practice (HR Activities)
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Part 3 - HRM in Practice (HR Activities)
Mid Semester Break
Part 3 - HRM in Practice (HR Activities)
Part 3 - HRM in Practice (HR Activities)
Part 3 - HRM in Practice (HR Activities)
Part 3 - HRM in Practice (HR Activities)
Review
Unit Schedule
Week Topic Study guide References/Readings
PART 1
1 What is HRM? Introduction & Evolution of
HRM
Nankervis et al Chapter 1 + readings
from unit reading list.
2  What is HRM? HRM Theory and Models Nankervis et al Chapter 1 + readings
from unit reading list.
3 What is HRM? HRM Perspectives and
Critiques
Nankervis et al Chapter 1 + readings
from unit reading list.
PART 2
4  The Changing
Context of HRM
HRM in Context: HRM,
Industrial Relations and the
law.
Class essay in this week’s
tutorial.
Nankervis et al Chapter s 2 and 3 +
readings from unit reading list
5 The Changing
Context of HRM
HR Planning in a Changing
Environment
Nankervis et al Chapter 4 + readings
from unit reading list .
PART 3
6 HRM in Practice (HR
Activities)
Work Design Nankervis et al Chapter 5 + readings
from unit reading list .
7 Part 3 - HRM in
Practice (HR
Activities)
Attracting, Recruiting and
Selecting Employees
Nankervis et al Chapters 6 & 7 +
readings from unit reading list.
8 Part 3 - HRM in
Practice (HR
Activities)
Managing Performance Nankervis et al Chapter 9 + readings
from unit reading list .
9 Part 3 - HRM in
Practice (HR
Activities)
Strategic Reward
Management
Nankervis et al Chapter 10 + readings
from unit reading list .
10 Part 3 - HRM in
Practice (HR
Activities)
Managing Safety and
Employee Wellbeing
Guided readings weeks 4-9
due in tutorials.
Presentations due in
tutorials
Nankervis et al Chapter 11 + readings
from unit reading list .
11 Part 3 - HRM in
Practice (HR
Activities)
Issues and Future Challenges
for HRM
Nankervis et al Chapters 13 + readings
from unit reading list .
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Presentations due in
Tutorials
All research papers due in
Tutorials
12 Review No new readings.
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Unit Resources
Prescribed text(s) and readings
Nankervis, A, Compton, R.  Baird, M. & Coffey, J. (2011). Human resource management strategies and
processes (7th ed.), South Melbourne, Victoria: Cengage Learning.
The text is available from the Monash University Bookshop.
Recommended text(s) and readings
In addition to the text, online reading list and key academic journals listed below, the following lists
references are relevant and recommended for this unit. Other similar quality references can be found by
searching the Monash Library catalogue.
Bolton, S. & Houlihan, M. (2007). Searching for the human in human resource management.
Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
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Boxall, P. F. & Purcell, J. (2008). Strategy and human resource management (2nd ed.).
Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. [658.3 B788S]
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De Cieri, H., Kramar, R., Noe, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart, B. & Wright, P. (2008). Human
resource management in Australia: Strategy – people – performance (3rd ed.).
Sydney:McGraw-Hill.
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Storey, J. (2001). Human resource management: A critical text (2nd ed.). London: Thomson
Learning.
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 Academy of management journal [Caulfield Serials: 658.4005 ACA]
 Academy of management review [Caulfield Serials: 658 ACA]
 Asia pacific journal of human resources [Caulfield Serials: 658.3005 PER 3]
 British journal of industrial relations
 Equal opportunities international
 Industrial relations journal
 Human resource management [Caulfield Serials: 658.3005 HUM]
 International journal of human resource management [Caulfield Serials: 658.3005 I61]
 Journal of industrial relations [Caulfield Serials: 331.0994,JOU; Clayton Serials: 331.105 J86]
 Labour and industry [Caulfield Serials: 331.05 LAB; Clayton Serials: 331.05 L125.6]
Key journals (indicative titles):
Note:   Many of the above (as well as other) academic journals are available electronically in the library
(e.g. Proquest, Blackwell-Synergy, Ingenta, EBSCOHost).
The journals and the texts listed above are what we refer to as “academic sources”. They are high
quality publications that have been reviewed and evaluated by scholars. Please note academic journals
are not the same as newsletters, newspapers, and magazines and should not be confused with these
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other items.
You can use these texts and articles sourced from the journals for your assignments.
Library resources
The Monash University Library provides a range of services and resources that enable you to save time
and be more efficient in your learning and research at URL: http://www.lib.monash.edu.au or via the
Library tab in the my.monash portal.
Blackboard (MUSO)
All unit and lecture materials, plus other information of importance to students, are available
through the MUSO (Monash University Studies Online) site. You can access MUSO via the
My.Monash Portal:  http://my.monash.edu.au
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Under “Online Systems” click the MUSO hyperlink
In order for your MUSO unit(s) to function correctly, your computer needs to be set up and certain
programs may need to be installed such as a compatible Java version (eg version 1.5.0). This can easily
be done by going to http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/students/browserset.html to update the
relevant software.
You can contact MUSO Support by:
Jobdesk: http://jobdesk.monash.edu.au/login/index.cfm?jobdesk_id=14
Email: muso.support@calt.monash.edu.au
Phone: (+61 3) 9903-1268
Operational hours (Monday – Thursday) – local time
Australia: 8 am to 10 pm (8pm Non Teaching period)
Malaysia: 6 am to 8 pm (6 pm Non Teaching period)
South Africa: 11pm to 1pm (11 am Non Teaching period)
Operational hours (Friday) – local time
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Malaysia: 6 am to 6 pm
South Africa: 11pm to 11 am
Operational hours (Saturday-Sunday) – local time (Teaching and Exam Period Only)
Australia: 1 pm to 5 pm
Malaysia: 11 am to 3 pm
South Africa: 4 am to 8 am
Further information can be obtained from the following site
http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/index.html
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Q Manual
The Q Manual is a student guide for producing quality written work on time. Printed copies are available
at the bookshop or online at URL: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/publications/qmanual/qmanual.pdf.
Study resources
Online Reading List
The reading list for this unit and the link to the online reading list is available on the unit’s Blackboard site
accessible at https://my.monash.edu.au/muso/blackboard/login/
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Assessment
Assessment Summary
Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%
Faculty assessment policy
For information regarding assessment policy, please refer to the appendix at the end of this Unit Guide.
Hurdle requirements
There is a hurdle requirement in this unit.
The learning outcomes in this unit require students to demonstrate in the individual summative
assessment task a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in the unit. This is demonstrated
by the requirement that the student must attain a mark of at least 40% in the final summative
assessment task.
A student’s final mark is normally the sum of the marks obtained in all of the individual assessment items
in the unit. Where a student fails the unit solely because of failure to satisfy the hurdle requirement a
mark of 48 will be returned for the unit.
Second marking
For information regarding second marking practice, please refer to
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/agu/policies/written-assign.html#secmark
Return of final marks
The final mark that a student receives for a unit will be determined by the Board of Examiners on the
recommendation of the Chief Examiner taking into account all aspects of assessment. The final mark for
this unit will be released by the Board of Examiners on the date nominated in the Faculty Calendar.  
Applications for extension of time
For information regarding extensions of time, please refer to
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/agu/policies/written-assign.html#extoftime
Additional assessment information
ASSESSMENT TASK DUE DATE WEIGHTING (%)
1. Individual guided tutorial
reading worksheets  + class
test (Weeks 1-3)
(Tests unit objectives 1, 2 & 6)
Your weekly guided reading
worksheets are to be prepared
each week from weeks 1 to
week 3 in preparation for
tutorial discussion. These
notes form the “open book” for
your class test in week 4.
10% for class essay and
 readings (Weeks 1-3)
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Due Week 4
An open book class essay
(1000 words/60 minutes) using
the readings from weeks 1-3
will be held in tutorials in
week 4. You weekly guided
reading sheets + extra notes to
be submitted with your class
essay.
2. Individual weekly guided
tutorial reading worksheets
(Weeks 4 - 9)
(Tests unit objectives 1, 2 & 6)
Your weekly guided reading
worksheet are to be
 prepared each week from
weeks 4 to 9  in preparation
for tutorial discussion each
week.
Prepare weekly and submit
collated readings in Week 10
in tutorials.
10% guided  readings
(Weeks 4 - 9)
3. Group research paper
(essay 2500 words) and
presentation
(Tests unit objectives 3, 4, 5 &
6)
Research Papers due in
Week 12 in tutorials.
Presentations in Weeks 10 &
11 in tutorials.
30%  paper & presentation
4. Final Examination (3
hours)
(Tests unit objectives 1-6)
Official examination period 50%
TOTAL 100% TOTAL
Assessment tasks
Assessment task 1
Title:
Guided tutorial reading assignment (use Standard Guided Reading Worksheet) + Open
Book Class Essay (Weeks 1-3)
Learning objectives assessed:
This assessment is designed to test your achievement of Unit Objectives 1, 2 & 6.
Weighting:
10% (Standard Guided Reading Weeks 1-3 + Class Essay)
Criteria for assessment:
See Tutorial Readings Worksheet on Blackboard and marking guide for the class essay.
Task details:
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This is a task for an individual.
The aim of this task is to:
  Develop students’ academic reading and research skills by giving them a method for and
practice in reading scholarly articles;
  Provide the basis for tutorial discussion and activities; and
  Provide a set of materials to enable students to write a class essay on an introductory
HRM topic; and
  Provide a basic literature review for Assignment 3.
This assignment asks you to read an allocated reading (s) each week in preparation for
tutorial discussion and to contribute to your open book class essay. The open book class
essay (the topic will be provided to you on the day) will test your understanding of the
readings by asking you to apply new knowledge from the readings and tutorial discussion
in response to an essay topic related to the topics discussed in weeks 1-3.  
The readings will also form the basis of tutorial discussions and activities each week.
Instructions to Students (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Each week you must read the assigned weekly readings and complete a ‘Guided Reading
Worksheet’. Assigned weekly readings are listed in the unit’s Required Reading List (this
is an online reading list available through Blackboard and. accessible at
https://my.monash.edu.au/muso/blackboard/login/.
For Weeks 1-3 (guided readings (see work sheet) + class essay – 1000 words/60
minutes)
You must read the assigned readings and take notes, using the ‘Guided Reading
Worksheet’ (also available on Blackboard) in order to compare and contrast key concepts,
definitions, ideas and arguments found in the readings in preparation for your tutorial.
During the tutorial you will be expected to respond to discussion questions related to the
readings.
The ‘Guided Reading Worksheet’  is designed (as the title suggests) to guide your reading
and to record your responses to the articles you have been asked to read. The worksheet
is available on the unit’s Blackboard site for you to download. The ‘Guided Reading
Worksheet’  assists you in your learning by helping you to be an effective academic
reader. It guides you through activities such as noting the bibliographic details of the
paper, reading selectively and tips for identifying, categorising and understanding relevant
ideas, concepts and definitions from the articles.
Your notes from the readings and tutorial discussion (plus one additional page – one side
A4) will form the “open book” to assist you to write your class essay (1000 words max/ 60
minutes). The topic of the class essay will be given to you in tutorials in Week 4.
Please note: For the class essay, only notes on the Guided Reading Worksheet (2
sides) plus one other page of notes (one side A4) will be permitted. You will be
asked to submit your completed guided reading worksheets plus any additional
notes with your class essay.  The purpose of the notes is as an ‘aide memoire’ to
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the articles as well as a record of key definitions and models. They should not
contain prepared answers or essay-like  paragraphs.
Note: The week reading required in this assignment is IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED
READING FROM YOUR TEXT in preparation for the weekly lecture and tutorial.
Word limit:
Standard Guided Reading Worksheet: See worksheet on Blackboard. Open Book Class
Test: 1000 words/60 minutes
Due date:
In tutorials weekly, test and submission in week 4
Submission details:
Class essay in tutorials in Week 4. Submit guided reading sheets plus your notes to your
tutor in tutorials in Week 4 along with the completed class essay.
Return of marks:
Marks for this assessment will be returned two weeks after the class essay has been
submitted.
Assessment coversheet:
Please complete ONE coversheet for the Guided Reading Worksheets you submit in
week 4. A coversheet is not required for the class essay.
Work submitted for assessment MUST be accompanied by a completed and signed
assessment coversheet, available at URL:
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/student/forms/assessment-coversheet.doc
Additional information:
If students have a serious and valid reason for being unable to do the test in tutorials in
Week 4 they must contact Dr Susan Mayson, Chief Examiner, to discuss alternative
arrangements. In the absence of prior arrangements, the Faculty Special Consideration
rules will apply to students who fail to attend tutorials in Week 4 to complete the class test.
Assessment task 2
Title:
Guided tutorial reading assignment weeks 4 - 9 (use Brief Guided Reading Worksheet)
Learning objectives assessed:
This assessment is designed to test your achievement of Unit Objectives 1, 2 & 6.
Weighting:
10% (Brief Guided Reading Weeks 4 - 9)
Criteria for assessment:
See Assessment Criteria and Marking Sheet on the unit’s Blackboard site accessible at:
https://my.monash.edu.au/muso/blackboard/login/
Task details:
This is a task for an individual.
The aim of this task is to:
  Develop students’ academic reading and research skills by giving them a method for and
practice in reading scholarly articles;
  To provide a set of materials for tutorial discussion and
  Provide a set of materials to enable students to write a class essay on an introductory
HRM topic; and
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  Provide a basic literature review for Assignment 3.
We want to encourage you to keep on doing your weekly readings so we have allocated a
further 10% to encourage you to do so. You need to read the articles and make some
brief notes using the “Brief Guided Reading Worksheet” and come to tutorials prepared for
discussion.
Instructions to Students (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
In order to complete this piece of assessment you must read the articles weekly
and submit your brief guided reading worksheets for Weeks 4 - 9 in Week 10. Please
attach a coversheet to the submitted collated worksheets.
The readings will form the basis of tutorial discussions and activities each week.  They
may also be helpful for your research project and paper.
The readings can be accessed from the unit’s Required Reading List (this is an online
reading list available through Blackboard and. accessible at
https://my.monash.edu.au/muso/blackboard/login/.
Note: The reading required in this assignment is IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED
READING OF YOUR TEXT in preparation for the weekly lecture and tutorial.
Word limit:
Brief Guided Reading Worksheet: See worksheet
Due date:
In tutorials in week 10
Submission details:
Submit guided reading sheets to your tutor in tutorials in Week 10.
Return of marks:
Marks for this assessment will be returned at the end of semester
Penalties for late lodgement:
A penalty of 10% of the mark allocated to this assessment task will be deducted for each
day that the assessment is late.  Students should note that a weekend is 2 days and will
be treated as such when penalties are calculated. After 10 days late assignments will be
accepted but will not be given a mark. Please see hurdle requirement above regarding
completion and submission of all pieces of assessment.
Assessment coversheet:
Complete ONE coversheet for all of the readings.
Work submitted for assessment MUST be accompanied by a completed and signed
assessment coversheet, available at URL:
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/student/forms/assessment-coversheet.doc. 
In the case of group assessment, each member of the group must complete and sign a
separate assessment coversheet.
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Assessment task 3
Title:
Group research report and presentation
Learning objectives assessed:
This assessment is designed to test your achievement of Objectives 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Weighting:
30% (Paper 20%, Presentation 10%)
Criteria for assessment:
See Assessment Criteria and Marking Sheet on the unit’s Blackboard site accessible at:
https://my.monash.edu.au/muso/blackboard/login/
Task details:
Conduct research on an HRM issue. Identify the HRM implications and develop an HRM
strategy to address the issue.
This is a group assignment and you will work in groups (groups will be formed in tutorials
in Weeks 2-3) to conduct a project relevant to HRM and its stakeholders. Groups must be
self-managing and everyone must contribute.
Instructions to students (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
The research question that will guide your project is:
“How can organisations ensure that workplaces offer every employee the opportunity to
participate in paid work without facing unlawful discrimination?”
1.  Choose ONE area of focus for your paperfrom the following list:
  Women in the workplace (with or without family responsibilities)
  Women in management (with or without family responsibilities)
  People with disabilities
  Indigenous or minority group employees eg those from a non-English speaking
background
2.  Using at least 8 ACADEMIC SOURCES (academic journal articles and  books)
research the topic to determine (you must address each of these points);
  the nature and extent of the issue you have chosen to investigate
  what factors (organisational, social, cultural, economic) have contributed to it
  definition of key concepts related to the topic
  why it is an issue for HRM and the implications for HRM
  possible models or conceptual frameworks that helps us understand the problem from an
HRM perspective
  possible HRM solutions or strategies to deal with the issue/problem.
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3.  In addition to your academic research you must consider other views of the issue or
problem by accessing at least 3 OTHER SOURCES eg business consultants’ reports,
government agency reports, union reports, consultants’ reports or practitioner reports to
outline others’ views of the problem.
4.  From all this information write a research essay which covers the points above and
then develop and justify an HRM strategy (it may be based on one you have found in
your research)  to address the problem.  For example your research of the literature may
tell you that addressing discrimination faced by women with family responsibilities requires
a range of inter-linked HRM activities that work together to deal with the issue. Additionally
your reading of other sources may also support this view and identify particular HR
activities.  Your strategy suggestion might relate to one or two key activities that offers a
useful contribution to solving the issue. REMEMBER your strategy must be justified and
consistent with your research of academic and other literature and the information you
have outlined in your essay.
The written component of the assessment must be a critical or argumentative style
(essay) research paper (see Q Manual). This means your paper must offer a critical
analysis of your chosen HR issue that incorporates various viewpoints about the issue.
For example, from your review of the academic literature, is there agreement that your
chosen issue is an issue? What do other sources say? What are the various views about
it? Can you identify any causes of the issue? Is there agreement on these? Is there
agreement on the implications for HRM? What strategy solutions are offered? Why? Are
they consistent with the nature of the issue and the implications for HRM? Is there a
choice of policy prescriptions offered? Which ones are most appropriate in light of your
research?
The presentation component includes the preparation of a 10 minute (plus 5 minutes of
questions) group presentation.  It is up to you to decide how you want to present your
findings. You can do a poster, stand and present, do a role play, make a video, present a
case study or any other way you think is a useful way to communicate your findings.
Please discuss this with your tutor and be mindful of the technology constraints in your
tutorial room and maintaining audience interest.
NOTE:  Your group must use at least 8 academic journal articles in the preparation
of your research report plus at least 3 government or practitioner articles and
reports. Relevant references must be cited and included in your presentation. You
can use relevant articles from the MGF 2661 Reading List.
Word limit:
Paper (2500 words). Presentation (10 minutes)
Due date:
Paper due in week 12. Presentations will be scheduled for weeks 10 & 11
Submission details:
Research paper to be handed to your tutor in Week 12. Presentations will run in Weeks
10 & 11. The order of presentation will be decided by ballot.
Return of marks:
All assignments will be returned in tutorials. Assignments will only be handed to the
student or group of students who completed the assignment. Generally speaking, marked
assignments will be returned within two weeks of submission. All assignments will be
marked with a grade only.
Penalties for late lodgement:
A penalty of 10% of the mark allocated to this assessment task will be deducted for each
day that the assessment is late.  Students should note that a weekend is 2 days and will
be treated as such when penalties are calculated. After 10 days late assignments will be
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accepted but will not be given a mark.
All extensions of time are required to be supported by a Special Consideration application
– refer to section on Special Consideration.
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/student/exams/speccon.html.  The form must be
submitted to the Chief Examiner
Assessment coversheet:
Work submitted for assessment MUST be accompanied by a completed and signed
assessment coversheet, available at URL:
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/student/forms/assessment-coversheet.doc
In the case of group assessment, each member of the group must complete and sign a
separate assessment coversheet.
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Examinations
Examination 1
Weighting:
50%
Duration:
3 hours
Type (open/closed book):
Closed book
Materials examinable:
All lectures, readings, tutorials and written assessment
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Special consideration
For information regarding special consideration, please refer to the appendix at the end of this Unit
Guide.
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Assessment criteria - grading descriptors table
High
Distinction
(80%+)
Distinction
(70 - 79%)
Credit
(60 - 69%)
Pass
(50 - 59%)
Fail
(Less than 50%)
General
description
Outstanding or
exceptional work
in terms of
understanding,
interpretation
and
presentation
A very high
standard of
work which
demonstrates
originality and
insight
Demonstrates a
high level of
understanding and
presentation and a
degree of
originality and
insight
Satisfies the
minimum
requirements
Fails to satisfy the
minimum
requirements
Reading Strong evidence
of independent
reading beyond
core texts and
materials
Evidence of
reading beyond
core texts and
materials
Thorough
understanding of
core texts and
materials
Evidence of
having read core
texts and
materials
Very little evidence
of having read any
of the core texts
and materials
Knowledge
of topic
Demonstrates
insight,
awareness and
understanding
of deeper and
more subtle
aspects of the
topic. Ability to
consider topic in
the broader
context of the
discipline
Evidence of an
awareness and
understanding
of deeper and
more subtle
aspects of the
topic
Sound knowledge
of principles and
concepts
Knowledge of
principles and
concepts at least
adequate to
communicate
intelligently in
the topic and to
serve as a basis
for further study
Scant knowledge
of principles and
concepts
Articulation
of argument
Demonstrates
imagination or
flair.
Demonstrates
originality and
independent
thought
Evidence of
imagination or
flair.
Evidence of
originality and
independent
thought
Well-reasoned
argument based
on broad evidence
Sound argument
based on
evidence
Very little evidence
of ability to
construct coherent
argument
Analytical
and
evaluative
skills
Highly
developed
analytical and
evaluative skills
Clear evidence
of analytical and
evaluative skills
Evidence of
analytical and
evaluative skills
Some evidence
of analytical and
evaluative skills
Very little evidence
of analytical and
evaluative skills
Problem
solving
Ability to solve
very challenging
problems
Ability to solve
non-routine
problems
Ability to use and
apply fundamental
concepts and skills
Adequate
problem-solving
skills
Very little evidence
of problem-solving
skills
Expression
and
presentation
appropriate
to the
discipline
Highly
developed skills
in expression
and
presentation.
Well developed
skills in
expression and
presentation.
Good skills in
expression and
presentation.
Accurate and
consistent
acknowledgement
of sources.
Adequate skills
in expression
and presentation
Inadequate skills
in expression and
presentation.
Inaccurate and
inconsistent
acknowledgement
of sources.
Source: University of Adelaide 2005
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Appendix
Please visit the following URL: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/unit-guide/appendix.html for further
information about:
Continuous improvement•   
Assessment policy•   
Grading Scale policy•   
Special consideration•   
Plagiarism, cheating and collusion•   
Plagiarism register•   
Non-discriminatory language•   
Students with disabilities•   
Using the University’s computer and IT facilities•   
Faculty policies•   
Related links•   
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