Foundations of Human Resource Management unit (BMA121)

Melbourne Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

The principal aim of the unit is to provide an overview of the fields of Human Resources (HR), and Employment Relations (ER) by providing the underpinning knowledge and developing an understanding of core theoretical principles and models of Human Resource Management (HRM). Students will focus on the outcome of HR/ER strategies and policies at the individual, organisation and societal levels. The effective management of employees is a key concern for organisations due the recognition of the positive role that well-managed human resources can play in increasing organisational and individual outcomes. It is necessary for people working as HR/ER specialists, and for those who are managing teams of people, to understand multiple HRM perspectives and to develop evidence-based people management strategies appropriate to specific organisational contexts. This unit will cover content (what), the rationale (why), and implementation (how) of effective people management practices.

Summary

Unit name	Foundations of Human Resource Management
Unit code	BMA121
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Management
Coordinator	Ms Freya Beech
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe core human resource management principles and models central to people and cultural practices.
• Apply human resource management theories, research and practices to contemporary people and wellbeing issues.
• Evaluate sustainable human resource management strategy using scholarly and practitioner evidence.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

XPD111, ZAA132

Teaching

Assessment	Assessment Task 1: Human Resource Interview and Response (30%)|Assessment Task 2: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Analysis (35%)|Assessment Task 3: Strategy Feasibility Assessment (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text: Nel, P., Werner, A., Fazey, M., Millett, B., du Plessis, A., Wordsworth, R., Mackinnon, B. H., Suseno, Y., eds. (2017). Human resource management in Australia, 2nd edn., Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Australia. ISBN 9780195597448

Recommended

Nankervis, A., Baird, M., Coffey, J. & Shields, J. (2017). Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice, 9th Asia-Pacific Edition. Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited, South Melbourne. ISBN 9780170369862  Hartel, C. E. J., & Fujimoto, Y. (2015). Human resource management, 3rd edn, Pearson, Frenchs Forest. Kramar, R., Bartram, T. & DeCieri, H. (2014). Human resource management in Australia: strategy, people, performance, 5th edn, McGraw-Hill North Ryde, NSW

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