Key facts
UNE unit code: MM453
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- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
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Managers who have the skills to achieve organisational objectives through strategic workforce planning and employee development are in demand in every sector.
Studying this unit as part of your postgraduate course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to maintain your on-the-pulse professionalism in managing a workforce.
In the workforce planning module of this unit, you will explore the key factors influencing the demand and supply of labour and investigate techniques used in demand and supply forecasting. You will also examine the links between strategic workforce planning and achieving organisational objectives.
In the employee development module, you will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate a range of training and development initiatives aimed at helping the organisation to attract, develop, motivate, and retain productive and engaged employees.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a specialist understanding of the key concepts, theories and tools related to workforce planning, and the ability to apply these in solving workforce-related issues;
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts, theories and tools used in designing, implementing and evaluating employee development programs/initiatives;
- use a range of cognitive and/or communication skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise relevant theories, concepts and information drawn from a range of sources in order to demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in solving complex human resource-related problems;
- work independently and/or collaboratively to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills in the area of workforce planning and talent development; and
- demonstrate the ability to recognise, reflect on, and respond appropriately to a range of ethical, cultural or social issues influencing the practice of workforce planning and talent development.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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1. Report | Yes | 30% | All offerings | No. Words: 1750 |
2. Essay 1 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | No. Words: 1750 |
3. Essay 2 | Yes | 35% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Discussion Group | No | 5% | All offerings | Online participation. No. Words: 500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Strategic Workforce Planning: Developing Optimized Talent Strategies for Future Growth
ISBN: 9780749482015
Sparkman, R., KoganPage 1st ed. 2018
Text refers to: Trimester 3 (Online)
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