Shaping Behaviour and Strengthening Performance (11194.3)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Business School | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit introduces students to two important and closely related areas of human resource management practices (reward and performance management) and their influence on individual and organisational performance. The focus is on how organisations effectively improve performance by shaping employee behavior and strengthening their performance. Students are asked to apply their understanding of the relevant theory within selected organisational contexts.
1. Understand the theory and concepts of shaping behavior and strengthening performance in this field of study;
2. Interpret the characteristics of effective practices for shaping the behaviour and strengthening the performance of the workforce and outline their implications for employee wellbeing and effective individual and organisational performance;
3. Interpret the characteristics of effective practices for shaping the behaviour and strengthening the performance of the workforce and outline their implications for employee wellbeing and effective individual and organisational performance;
4. Understand the factors driving changes in the future of work and workforce (including inclusion, ICT and internationalization) and their implication for workforce Management; and
5. Describe industry-based research on shaping the behaviour and strengthening the performance of the workforce within selected organisational contexts.
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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
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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
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 - evaluate and adopt new technology
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand the theory and concepts of shaping behavior and strengthening performance in this field of study;
2. Interpret the characteristics of effective practices for shaping the behaviour and strengthening the performance of the workforce and outline their implications for employee wellbeing and effective individual and organisational performance;
3. Interpret the characteristics of effective practices for shaping the behaviour and strengthening the performance of the workforce and outline their implications for employee wellbeing and effective individual and organisational performance;
4. Understand the factors driving changes in the future of work and workforce (including inclusion, ICT and internationalization) and their implication for workforce Management; and
5. Describe industry-based research on shaping the behaviour and strengthening the performance of the workforce within selected organisational contexts.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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
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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
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 - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
11191 Managing Human Capital.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Assumed knowledge
Understanding of theory and practice in human capital and human resource management and the broad issues surrounding sustaining the employment relationship.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Sidrah Asif |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Sidrah Asif |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
Hutchinson, S. (2013). Performance Management Theory and Practice, United Kingdom, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
This scholarly text is accessible as an e-book from the library's catalogue and will be accessible via the Reading List Icon on the Unit Canvas site.
Participation requirements
Students are expected to attend the majority of workshops during the semester and to contribute to a positive classroom climate unless a learning contract exists that reflects the student will work independently during the semester and draw on the pre-recorded lecture and resources on Canvas and meet periodically with the Unit Convener as necessary.
Required IT skills
Students must be able to use WORD, research on line and be able to access the Canvas site to obtain resources and submit work on line. Students should also use the URKUND drop box provided on the Canvas site before they submit their assignments as they are responsible for the quality of their work.
In-unit costs
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
The Unit requires students to complete two case studies that are based on project-based, problem-based work situated learning and represent a simulation of work integrated learning.
