Contemporary Issues in People Management unit (BMA716)

Introduction

This unit explores the evolving landscape of modern people management in organisations.  Developing an appreciation of global issues and the capacity to determine regional or local consequences for organisations is a strategic imperative for organisations. Managers and leaders must be cognisant of current and emerging issues that are or will impact the organisation and its people. Managers must make informed decisions as to the most appropriate response to mitigate risk, leverage opportunity and maintain relevance in a competitive global landscape.  
This unit equips you with the knowledge to navigate the challenges and opportunities emerging from volatile and uncertain business contexts. As part of a suite of units examining the centrality of people and culture management, the premise of this unit is to generate academic curiosity about global issues and subsequent consequences for organisations and the people who are changed with responding to them.  
The unit encourages you to think more expansively about challenges and opportunities associated with people management, particularly those of global scale.

Summary

Unit name	Contemporary Issues in People Management
Unit code	BMA716
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Management
Coordinator	Doctor Terri Simpkin
Delivered By	University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA
Level	Postgraduate

Learning Outcomes

• Review and critique organisational responses to current people management challenges faced by organisations in global contexts.
• Critically appraise the relevance and effectiveness of responses to global matters of concern and strategic people management challenges.
• Communicate arguments to business stakeholders utilising an academic writing style and appropriate referencing.

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
			not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

BMA6xx Principles of People Management

Teaching

Assessment	Short Answers (20%)|Case Study (40%)|Podcast (40%)
Timetable	View 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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