Division of Economic and Financial Studies

BUS850: Management of People at Work

Lecturer in charge

Dr Peter Murray

Availability

D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
E1 - Evening; Offered in the first half-year

Unit Outline

Websites

Handbook entry

Coursework unit website - Online learning @ MQ (Login required)

Description

This unit will analyse many of the processes and practices required to effectively conduct a range of people management responsibilities. Human Resource and Employee/Workplace Relations Management are functions receiving significant attention due to increasing statutory compliance and the ongoing competition for the recruitment and retention of "talent". Many of the traditional H.R. activities have been devolved to those managers and executives responsible for the day-to-day management of their staff, requiring the development of a more enhanced skill set as "generalist" managers. This unit will assist in preparing current and future managers and executives to be more effective in such an environment.

Topics

  • Human Resource Management and Employee/Workplace Relations Management - The Link to Organisational Strategies.
  • Establishing Human Resource Management Cost Effectiveness
  • Leadership in People Management
  • Staffing the Business Unit
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Remuneration and Reward Strategies
  • Managing and Improving Performance
  • Negotiation in the Workplace
  • Counselling and Dispute Resolution
  • Managing Employment Issues Ethically