HRMG342-17B (HAM)
Human Resource Management
20 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Marlize De Witt
4694
MSB.4.11
Wed 2:00 - 4:00
marlize.dewitt@waikato.ac.nz
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Administrator(s)
Tutor(s)
Librarian(s)
You can contact staff by:
- Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
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Extensions starting with 4, 5 or 9 can also be direct dialled:
- For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
- For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
- For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
Paper Description
For some students, the focus needs to shift away from regurgitation of the text, to knowing core information, identifying which parts are useful in specific situations, and how to apply appropriate HRM practices.
Paper Structure
Our Wednesday classes are a blend of lecture, student presentations, and classroom activities/ discussion.
Our Thursday classes are a blend of case studies, and guest speakers.
We will have weekly online tests, which will relate to associated required readings.
We have group assignments for which you need to register online through MyWeb in the first week of the semester.
You need to be in one group of five (5) people for two group assignments: 1)for your chosen group elective topic and 2) your group job analysis assignments.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
Marking schedules are provided in MyWeb under "files".
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Stone, R. J. (2015). Human Resource Management (8th. Ed.) Australia: Wiley
Recommended Readings
Additional useful texts
Rudman, R. (2010). Human resources management in New Zealand (5th ed.). Malaysia: Pearson.
Cavana, R. Y., Delahaye, B. L., & Sekaran, V. (2001) Applied business research chapter 6
Skiffington, L. (2001) The Making of the ER Act- A Recipe for Success. Employment Law Bulletin. 3: 37-64. April. Available from Lexis Nexis Database
Wilson, Hon. M. (2001). New Zealand's Path Forward. Employment Law Bulletin. 1: 1-16. January. Available from Lexis Nexis Database
Other Resources
Additional useful text for people that are experienced in HRM
Bratton, J. & Gold, J. (2012). Human resource management theory and practice (5th ed.). United Kingdom: Palgrave MacMillan.Online Support
You can get help from 'Computer Support' by phoning (07) 838 4008 or email ithelp@waikato.ac.nz
Workload
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Restriction(s)
HRMG242