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Managing People for Competitive Advantage unit (JNB324)

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Location: Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit introduces you to the theory and practice of competitively managing people in the workplace.  Throughout your study you will be asked to place yourself in the position of a Talent Manager and to use your creativity and ingenuity in mapping out people management strategies that will help Transport and Logistics (T&L) organisations maintain a competitive edge.

More specifically, we explore the employment relationship and the importance of managing people individually and collectively within this relationship from their initial recruitment through to their retirement or termination. In working through this unit, it should become evident that effective people management is an important means of creating value, developing and creating a competitive advantage for T&L organisations in the 21st century. This unit is a contemporary approach focusing on the strategy and practice of Human Resource Management utilising case studies to understand the process of building and nurturing people to sustain competitive advantage.

Summary

Unit name Managing People for Competitive Advantage
Unit code JNB324
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator Ms Allison James
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and discuss the major functions, activities, tasks, concepts and policies of strategic HRM to the competitive management of people.
  • Identify and discuss how strategic HRM can establish and maintain competitive advantage.
  • Analyse and solve business challenges through the application of strategic HRM principles.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
090799 $2,174.00 $1,020.00 $1,192.00 $2,562.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern
  • On-Campus/Off-Campus: Flipped Teaching Strategy: Weekly lecture recording and readings for each Module and a weekly 2-hour workshop incorporating readings.
AssessmentOnline Facilitated Discussion 1 (20%)|Examination (40%)|Proposal to Management (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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