Sourcing and Building Capability (11193.2)

This unit introduces students to the theory and practice in two human resource management practice areas (sourcing and building human capital) that need to be effectively designed and implemented to ensure organisations manage their workforce size, profile and capabilities in a dynamic organisational context.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the theory and practice of sourcing and building workforce capability including developments in these aspects of the field of study;
2. Apply dimensions of the competencies and behaviours of an HR professional in sourcing and building workforce capability and curate evidence for a learning-portfolio, reflect on and discuss the learning and development relevant to the student's professional life;
3. Explain the characteristics of effective practice for sourcing and building workforce capability and identify how this relates to employee wellbeing and effective individual and organisational performance;
4. Apply and advocating elements of sound ethical principles and use an array of HR metrics in evidence-based decision-making associated with sourcing and building workforce capability;
5. Explain the factors driving organisational change, changes in the future of work and the workforce (including inclusion, ICT and internationalisation) that have implications for workforce management;
6. Explain industry research in sourcing and building workforce capability in a selected organisational context that enhances employee wellbeing and job performance; and
7. Demonstrate clearly in writing the results of research and analysis of organisational HRM capability in a dynamic organisational content.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Prerequisites

11191 Managing Human Capital.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

Understanding of theory and practice in human capital and human resource management and the issues surrounding sustaining the employment relationship.