Sourcing and Building Capability PG (11422.2)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Flexible |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Business School | Post Graduate Level | 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) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critically analyse a complex body of theoretical knowledge relating to the challenges that managers face in sourcing and building workforce capability in a variety of organisational contexts including developments in this field of study.
2. Evaluate and apply the dimensions of the competencies and behaviours relevant to a HR professional or senior manager in sourcing and building workforce capability.
3. Reflect critically on 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. Assess and apply skill and sound ethical principles in the use of an array of HR metrics in evidence-based decision-making associated with sourcing and building workforce capability.
5. Critically review a complex body of knowledge including recent developments in relation to the factors driving organisational change, changes in the future of work and the workforce that have implications for workforce management.
6. Integrate industry research in sourcing and building workforce capability in a selected organisational context that enhances employee wellbeing and job performance.
7. Present with skill and creativity the results of research and analysis of organisational HRM capability in a dynamic business context.
8. Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
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 - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
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
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Assumed knowledge
Understanding of theory and practice in human capital and human resource management and the issues surrounding sustaining the employment relationship.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | Flexible | Dr Robin Ladwig |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Flexible | Dr Doug Jackman |
Required texts
There is no recommended text for this Unit. All of the peer reviewed journal articles needed for the Theory Concept Submission are accessible from the Unit Canvas site.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Students need to complete all assessment tasks and obtain a mark of 50% or more to Pass this unit.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Learner engagement
Students are required to read all the relevant instructions and the readings assigned for this unit in order to perform well in this unit. Also students are expected to navigate CANVAS site regularly and access the pre-recorded lecture if not attending the workshops via the Virtual Room that are also recorded.
Inclusion and engagement
None
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
Students are required to have knowledge in standard application software such as Word. They also should have the ability to access online resources via Canvas and be able to use the data bases and access journals online through the University Library. Students need to be able to access the Virtual Room and to access the recorded lectures from the Unit Canvas site.
In-unit costs
N/A
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
None