Subject Outline
HRM502 - Human Resource Management
Table of Contents
Subject Summary ...................................................................................................................3
Subject Coordinator ...............................................................................................................3
Subject Coordinator ..................................................................................................3
Email ..........................................................................................................................3
Phone.........................................................................................................................3
Consultation procedures ..........................................................................................3
Subject Overview....................................................................................................................3
Abstract......................................................................................................................3
Learning outcomes....................................................................................................3
Subject content .........................................................................................................4
Key subjects...............................................................................................................4
Subject Schedule & Delivery ..................................................................................................4
Prescribed text...........................................................................................................4
Class/tutorial times and location .............................................................................4
Schedule ....................................................................................................................5
Learning materials.....................................................................................................6
Learning, teaching and support strategies ..............................................................6
Recommended student time commitment .............................................................9
Assessment Items.................................................................................................................10
Essential requirements to pass this subject...........................................................10
Items ........................................................................................................................10
Presentation: Critical evaluation of HR Info .............................................11
HR Business Report....................................................................................16
Role Play - Wearing Different Hats.............................................................22
Assessment Information ......................................................................................................26
Academic integrity ..................................................................................................26
Referencing..............................................................................................................26
How to submit your assessment items ..................................................................26
Online submission process........................................................................26
Postal submission process ........................................................................27
Hand delivered submission process .........................................................27
Alternative submission process ................................................................27
Extensions................................................................................................................27
How to apply for special consideration..................................................................28
Penalties for late submission..................................................................................28
Resubmission ..........................................................................................................29
Feedback processes ................................................................................................29
Assessment return...................................................................................................29
Student Feedback & Learning Analytics ..............................................................................29
Evaluation of subjects .............................................................................................29
Changes and actions based on student feedback .................................................30
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Learning analytics ...................................................................................................30
Services & Support ...............................................................................................................30
Develop your study skills ........................................................................................30
Library Services .......................................................................................................30
Policies & Regulations ..........................................................................................................30
Subject Outline as a reference document..............................................................31
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Subject Summary
HRM502 - Human Resource Management
Session 1 2020
Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences
School of Management and Marketing
Internal Mode
Credit Points 8
Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the University's
Acknowledgement of Country (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/acknowledgement-ofcountry).
Subject Coordinator
Subject Coordinator Mr Shibly Abdullah
Email SAbdullah@studygroup.com
Phone 02 9291 9355
Consultation procedures
Any questions concerning the teaching of this subject can be made by contacting me, your
lecturer, as below.
My name : Helen Bothma
My email : HBothma@studygroup.com (mailto:HBothma@studygroup.com)
Email is the best option. Please send a brief message regarding the issue and include the
subject name and subject code in your email. If your query is urgent then meet with the
subject coordinator
Subject Overview
Abstract
This subject is an introduction to human resource management in organisations with a focus
on developing solutions that are practical and effective in meeting business goals. Studying
this subject will provide you with the skills to make a difference to the performance of
organisations. In addition, you will develop skills in critical thinking, communication, research
and collaboration.
Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
• be able to critically evaluate and propose plausible HR recommendations to solve
business problems;
• be able to provide sustainable, theoretically-sound and well-informed inclusive HR
recommendations to achieve organisational objectives;
• be able to employ contemporary digital platforms to develop, communicate and
review HR recommendations;
• be able to explore methods that foster teamwork and collaboration in the
organisational context; and
• be able to use research skills in the formulation of business-relevant HR
recommendations and solutions.
Subject content
This subject is an introduction to human resource management at postgraduate level. The
subject covers the major HRM practices used in contemporary organisations, with a focus on
evidence-based practice critical thought and informed practical application.
Key subjects
Passing a key subject is one of the indicators of satisfactory academic progress through your
course. You must pass the key subjects in your course at no more than two attempts. The first
time you fail a key subject you will be at risk of exclusion; if you fail a second time you will be
excluded from the course.
The Academic Progress Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00250) sets out
the requirements and procedures for satisfactory academic progress, for the exclusion of
students who fail to progress satisfactorily and for the termination of enrolment for students
who fail to complete in the maximum allowed time.
Subject Schedule & Delivery
Prescribed text
The textbooks required for each of your enrolled subjects can also be found via the Student
Portal Textbooks (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/textbooks) page.
Kramar, R., Bartram, T., De Cieri, H., Noe, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. (2017).
Human resource management in Australia – Strategy, people, performance (5th ed.).North
Ryde, Australia: McGraw-Hill.
Class/tutorial times and location
Your class times can be found at Timetable @ CSU (http://timetable.csu.edu.au/). Find out
how to use Timetable @ CSU via the Student Portal Class Timetable
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(http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/timetable) page.
Schedule
Week Week
Commencing Topic/Module Other Information
1 2nd March
2020
Topic 1: HRM in
Australia
Textbook reading, Chapters 1
2 9th March
2020
Topic 2: Strategic HRM Textbook reading, Chapters 2.
3 16th March
2020
Topic 3: HR Planning Textbook Chapters 7:
Assessment 1 Due 22nd March 2020
4 23rd March Topic 4: Work Design Textbook Chapters 6:
Census Date for Session 1: 27th March
2020
5 30th March
2020
Topic 5: Recruitment
and Selection
Textbook reading: Chapters 8
6 6th April 2020
Topic 6: Diversity
Management
Textbook reading: Chapters 9
PH: Good Friday 10 April 2020
7 13th April
2020 Mid-Session Break PH: Easter Monday, Friday 13 April 2020
8 20th April
2020
Mid-Session Break Assessment 2 due 26th April 2020
PH: Anzac Day, Saturday 25 April 2020
9 27th April
2020
Topic 7: Performance
Management
Textbook reading: Chapters 10.
10 4th May 2020 Topic 8: Rewarding
People
Textbook reading: Chapters 13 & 14
11 11th May
2020
Topic 9: Employee
Learning and
Development
Textbook reading: Chapters 11 & 12
Assessment 3 Role Play 1
12 18th May
2020
Topic 10: Work Health
and Safety
Topic 11: Ethics
Textbook reading: Chapter 4.
Textbook reading: Chapter 15.
13 25th May
2020
Topic 12: Evaluating
and Improving HRM
Textbook reading: Chapter 18.
Assessment 3 Role Play 2
14 1st June
2020 No Examination There is no exam for this subject
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Week Week
Commencing Topic/Module Other Information
This study schedule has been devised to assist in your planning during the session and is
intended as a guide only.
Attendance is required at all scheduled lectures and tutorials.
Learning materials
Details of learning materials that support your success in this subject can be found in the
Interact2 Subject Site.
Learning, teaching and support strategies
The modules for this subject have been written specifically to guide you through the sections
(and questions) of the prescribed textbook relevant to each topic.
You should check the Interact2 Site at least weekly for postings, announcements, lecture
information and other resources that will assist your studies or additional information and
resources vital to your success in the subject.
Studying at university does not mean studying alone. During class you will have an
opportunity to interact with the lecturer as well as your peers.
Use the subject schedule to plan your studies over the session.
Academic learning support
Visit the learning support website for advice about assignment preparation, academic reading,
and note-taking, referencing, and preparing for exams at https://www.csu.edu.au/currentstudents/
learning-resources/build-your-skills/academic-skills-help
The Study Centres also offers a range of workshops specifically targeting your needs as an
international student. These workshops run multiple times per week and build into the
comprehensive Academic Skills Development Program that you should participate in.
Additionally, a number of student volunteers are available to assist you in a program known as
Discipline Support Sessions. Please see the timetables for these programs on the noticeboards
on campus and also via the iLearn Interact2 Organisation site.
You may also contact:
• Elaine Rodrigues
Study Support Manager
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Phone: 02 8055 3413
E-mail: ERodrigues@studygroup.com (mailto:ERodrigues@studygroup.com)
• Mazin Yousif
Senior Study Support Coordinator
Phone: 02 9291 9361
E-mail: MYousif@studygroup.com (mailto:MYousif@studygroup.com)
• Miranda Alagich
Study Support Coordinator
Phone: 02 9291 9360
E-mail: MAlagich@studygroup.com (mailto:MAlagich@studygroup.com)
For appointments, please see Reception.
Queries regarding the content of this subject should be directed to your Subject Lecturer.
Library services
The Library is located on campus as well online. Your campus Library
(http://www.csustudycentres.edu.au/about-csu-study-centres/academic-support/
student-library) will support your learning journey by providing the following:
• A Self-Check kiosk for borrowing books: no more queues!
• Library orientation, database searching and information literacy workshops run
during the semester
• Computer terminals to conduct online research and complete written work
• Photocopiers, scanners and printers
• State of the art study and research facilities
• Access to all subject texts including reserve copies for 2 hour loan
• Qualified Information professionals to assist with all your information needs.
• And for loan renewals and making requests, check your StudyGroup Library account
by accessing the StudyGroup Library catalogue (http://sgaprimo.
hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo_library/libweb/action/
search.do?vid=SGA)
Check with your Campus Library for opening hours and visit Library News for updates on
Interact2 (https://idp.csu.edu.au/idp/profile/SAML2/Redirect/SSO?execution=e3s1).
CSU Library
For 24/7 access, go to CSU Library online
(https://library.csu.edu.au/)http://student.csu.edu.au/library
The CSU Library provides access to online resources. These are:
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• Peer-reviewed journal articles
• eBooks
• Company and government reports
• eJournals
• Dissertations & theses
• Newspapers including Business & Financial newspapers in Factiva (see Business & IT
Journal databases)
• Other Reference resources (eg. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian standards,
online encyclopaedias & dictionaries to be read on the computer
• Online assistance via free call on 1800 808 369, or ‘Ask a Librarian’ - Live Chat or Web
Form.
Other CSU Library services and resources:
https://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research
• Video tutorials in research skills, finding journal articles for assignments, topic
analysis
• Endnote referencing software
• Other online library services to help you successfully complete your assignments
Online Tutorials
http://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research/training-tutorials-videos
Learn how to:
• Use Primo Search to find eReserve study materials and journal articles
• Search journal databases and web resources for information for your assessment
tasks
• Identify appropriate sources of information and peer reviewed material, to evaluate
resources
Subject Library Resource Guides
http://libguides.csu.edu.au/
Subject Library Guides are a great way to get started with research. Each online guide is
tailored to a specific area of study, including Accounting, Business and Information
Technology outlining how to research in your area and where to look for information.
Library Help
http://student.csu.edu.au/library/help-contacts
Friendly and quick assistance is available. Ask for help finding information and navigating the
library’s extensive eResources.
National Library of Australia - Trove database
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http://trove.nla.gov.au/
The Trove database from the National Library of Australia provides access to many different
online resources on any subject.
University of Technology Sydney - Blake Library
http://find.lib.uts.edu.au/
All students with a CSU student card can access University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) library
for free 10 times per year or paying $50 per year to join CAUL scheme to borrow books and use
the UTS library within the guidelines set down by UTS. Access restrictions may be in place
during exam periods. The UTS Blake library is located near Chinatown: corner Quay Street &
Ultimo Road, Haymarket. Phone: 02 9514 3666.
Contact Details below for any student enquiries:
CSU Study Centre Darlinghurst Library
http://tinyurl.com/sgprimo
Ms Mireille Eid
Library Manager
Phone: 02 9291 9326
Email: Meid@studygroup.com (mailto:Meid@studygroup.com)
Ms Angie Baho
Library Officer
Phone: 02 9291 9315
Email: darlibrary@studygroup.com (mailto:darlibrary@studygroup.com)
Recommended student time commitment
Each week you should spend around 10-12 hours studying this subject. Some weeks may
require more time than others depending on how you work.
The following is a guide only.
1. Online topics – critical reading, note taking, thinking – 6 hours
2. Preparation of assessments – 3 hours
3. Participation in class - 3 hours
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Assessment Items
Essential requirements to pass this subject
You must obtain a total mark of at least 50% in order to pass this subject.
To be eligible for the grade AA you must have submitted all assessment items in this
subject. If you choose not to complete an assessment item and receive an overall
mark between 45 and 49 then you will not be granted an AA.
Items
Item No. Title Value Due Date* Return Date**
1 Presentation: Critical evaluation of HR Info 25% 22-Mar-2020 14-Apr-2020
2 HR Business Report 45% 26-Apr-2020 19-May-2020
3 Role Play - Wearing Different Hats 30% 31-May-2020 23-Jun-2020
* Due date is the last date for assessment items to be received at the University
** Applies only to assessment items submitted by the due date
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Assessment item 1 - Presentation: Critical evaluation of HR Info
Value: 25%
Due Date: 22-Mar-2020
Return Date: 14-Apr-2020
Length: 10 Minutes and up to 14 slides
Submission method options: Alternative submission method
TASK
This assessment task has four (4) parts.
Each student is required to do an in-class presentation using PowerPoint slides. All four
requirements listed below must be addressed. Instructions on how to do the presentation
will be giving in class. The presentation should be no more than 10 minutes. Use up to three
(3) slides per requirement, 1 slide for the title page, and 1 slide for references. There should
be no more than fourteen (14) slides in total. These slides need to be submitted to Turnitin
prior to the presentations.
1. Strategic and evidence-based HRM, a specific application of the broader term
“evidence-based management”, is a cornerstone in this subject. Explain what is meant
by this term, using at least two (2) information sources from academic journals to
support your argument. Why is evidence-based HRM important in organisations?
2. Find any two (2) online information sources that you believe would be useful to
support your arguments in requirement 1. Briefly, explain how each source might be
used to support your point of view if you were presenting it to senior management of
your organisation.
3. Using the CRAP test (http://libguides.csu.edu.au/c.php?g=819178&p=5846340)
(http://libguides.csu.edu.au/c.php?g=819178&p=5846340), evaluate the two online
information sources that you used above in requirement 2.
4. Draw conclusions regarding the nature of the information that should be used to
inform HR practice, particularly how it can help inform the HR planning function.
RATIONALE
SUBJECT LEARNING OUTCOMES
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
• be able to critically evaluate and propose plausible HR recommendations to solve
business problems.
• be able to employ contemporary digital platforms to develop, communicate and
review HR recommendations.
GRADUATE LEARNING OUTCOMES
This task also contributes to the assessment of the following CSU Graduate Learning
Outcome/s (https://student.csu.edu.au/study/glo):
• Academic Literacy and Numeracy (Skill) - Charles Sturt Graduates demonstrate the
literacy and numeracy skills necessary to understand and interpret information and
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communicate effectively according to the context.
• Information and Research Literacies (Skill) - Charles Sturt Graduates demonstrate the
skills required to locate, access and critically evaluate existing information and data.
• Digital Literacies (Skill) - Charles Sturt Graduates use, create, communicate and share
multimodal information in digital environments.
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MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS
Marking guide for Assessment 1
Criteria High distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail
Evidencebased
HRM
and Critical
analysis of
sources.
20 Marks
Describes evidence
based HRM and critical
analysis sources
correctly.
Demonstrates ability to
critique the nature of
sources using relevant
criteria that unpacks
the nature of
information and its
creation. Draws out
implications fully and
correctly.
Describes evidencebased
HRM correctly.
Demonstrates ability
to critique the
nature of sources
using relevant
criteria. Draws out
implications
correctly with minor
gaps.
Describes evidencebased
HRM correctly.
Demonstrates ability
to critique the nature
of sources using
relevant criteria.
There maybe gaps in
the application of
criteria. Draws out
implications correctly,
but there are some
gaps.
A satisfactory
attempt is made to
describe evidence
based HRM. The
discussion may be
overly descriptive
lacking critical
thought. Does not
pull out implications
well.
No attempt is made
to describe evidence
based HRM. Does not
demonstrate the
ability to critique the
nature of sources
using relevant
criteria. No
discussion or
description, lacking
critical thought. Does
not draw out
implications well.
Referencing,
expression
and
presentation.
5 marks
Correct expression,
and appropriate
academic
Presentation using the
CSU Replay function
and correct APA
referencing.
Minor errors in
expression and/or
academic
presentation using
the CSU Replay
function and APA
referencing
The discussion is well
presented, but needs
to be improved in
academic writing style
using the CSU Replay
function and APA
referencing
The discussion
addresses the
minimum
requirements of the
task, but one or
more of
presentation,
expression or
referencing needs
Discussion does not
meet the minimum
Requirements of the
task. All of the
presentation,
expression or
referencing needs
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considerable
improvement using
the CSU Replay
function
considerable
improvement, and/or
presentation not
uploaded to CSU
Replay.
Total Mark /25
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PRESENTATION
To present your answer, simply list each topic using a new heading, and write your answer in
sentences and paragraphs. You may number each section as you wish. Include a cover and
reference page. Illustrations, tables and diagrams are allowed to be used with your
presentation. Ensure these resources are referenced correctly to ensure you academic
integrity and to comply with copyright law.
Reference all sources used with in-text citations and a reference list. The University uses the
APA6 referencing system. A guide to this system is available from your student homepage or
the library resources located on the HRM502 Interact2 site.
REQUIREMENTS
All presentations are expected to be well written with correct spelling and grammar. Ensure all
work is proofread for errors prior to submission. This is an area where you will lose marks
unnecessarily so please check your work. For academic integrity and student feedback
purposes, you are required to submit your presentation to Turnitin using a Word document
only.
If you elect to upload a PowerPoint presentation, use the notes section of the PowerPoint
slides to justify, underline your arguments and position of the corresponding topics.
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Assessment item 2 - HR Business Report
Value: 45%
Due Date: 26-Apr-2020
Return Date: 19-May-2020
Length: 2500 words+/-10%.
Submission method options: Alternative submission method
TASK
You are the Human Resource Manager in your organisation (if you are not currently working
use an organisation with which you are familiar, or the CERA organisation in the course
content, you can discuss this with your lecturer if you are unsure). You have been asked to
prepare a business report critically analysing attractiveness of job roles in your organisation.
Develop a report to be given to the Board of Directors.
The Report should include:
• An introduction to the organisation
• An analysis of the HR planning and work design functions
• An analysis of the recruitment and selection practices
• An analysis of how diversity is managed in the organisation
• Three recommendations that will enable the organisation to move towards
best HR practice
Your answer will need to justify all aspects of your proposal with the support of academic
literature. You will need to use the information provided from your text and topics 3 – 6. You
will also need to include 8 additional references, at least five (5) of the additional sources must
be academic journals or books/book chapters published in the last seven (7) years.
RATIONALE
SUBJECT LEARNING OUTCOMES
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
• be able to critically evaluate and propose plausible HR recommendations to solve
business problems.
• be able to provide sustainable, theoretically-sound and well-informed inclusive HR
recommendations to achieve organisational objectives.
• be able to use research skills in the formulation of business-relevant HR
recommendations and solutions.
GRADUATE LEARNING OUTCOMES
This task also contributes to the assessment of the following CSU Graduate Learning
Outcome/s (https://student.csu.edu.au/study/glo):
• Information and Research Literacies (Skill) - Charles Sturt Graduates demonstrate the
skills required to locate, access and critically evaluate existing information and data.
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• Digital Literacies (Skill) - Charles Sturt Graduates use, create, communicate and share
multimodal information in digital environments.
• Professional Practice (Skill) - Charles Sturt Graduates demonstrate discipline-specific
technical capabilities and self-appraisal required for a beginning practitioner or
professional.
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MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS
Criteria High distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail
Critical analysis
and assessment of
relevant literature
in the
development of
an argument.
(15 Marks)
Demonstrates critical
reading ability in
reviewing recent
literature. Constructs
an evidence-based
argument, drawing
on academic and
professional sources.
Uses the literature to
develop the student’s
own voice in
constructing an
argument.
Demonstrates critical
reading ability, the
ability to construct an
evidence-based
argument and the
exercise of
independent
judgment. There are
gaps in critical
evaluation of claims
and in the use of the
literature to develop
the student’s own
voice.
Demonstrates some
degree of critical
reading ability, and the
ability to construct a
limited evidence-based
argument. There is an
imbalance between
description and critical
evaluation of the
literature. This leads to
an argument that is
driven more by
authors’ claims.
Demonstrates limited
critical reading and
construction of an
evidence-based
argument. The
discussion
demonstrates an
attempt to exercise
critical, independent
judgment; however, it
tends to be overly
descriptive of the
literature. Thus, the
argument consists
largely of an organised
set of claims made by
author.
No attempt to
exercise critical,
independent
judgment. No
description of the
literature. No
argument or
organised set of
claims made by
author.
Application of
theory in the
discussion and to
the organisation’s
context.
(10 Marks)
Provides a
sophisticated indepth,
clear and
succinct
theoretical
approach to the
discussion. Offers
strong
consideration of
intended
Provides a clear and
succinct theoretical
approach to
discussion with clear
link to more than one
theory.
Provides a theoretical
approach to the
discussion. Some
commentary lacks
insight to the deeper
connections.
Evaluates a relevant
theory, but in a limited
and descriptive way
Strong theoretical
approach to the
discussion is not really
evident.
The work does not
clearly apply
relevant theory to
the organisational
context Presents
irrelevant or
inaccurate ideas
that are
unsupported and
not balanced.
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audience and
organisational
context.
Development and
justification of
recommendations
for best practice.
(10 Marks)
Includes at least
three
recommendations
that link to the
best practice
framework and
evaluate how they
address the
consequences
from the issue
supported by the
theory, data and
other literature.
Includes at least
three
recommendations
and evaluates how
they address the
consequences from
the issue supported
by the theory, data
and other literature.
Includes at least three
recommendations and
analyse how they
address the
consequences from the
issue supported by the
theory, data and other
literature.
Includes at least three
recommendations and
describes how they
address the
consequences from the
issue supported by the
theory.
Does not include
at least three
recommendations
and/or does not
describe how they
address the
consequences
from the issue
supported by the
theory.
Referencing
(Minimum
referencing
requirement:
eight sources,
including 5
academic sources
from the last 7
years)
(5 Marks)
Referencing is
comprehensive,
demonstrates
academic
integrity, and
conforms exactly
to APA style
conventions.
Referencing is
comprehensive,
demonstrates
academic integrity,
and conforms to APA
style conventions
with fewer than three
minor errors or
omissions which do
not impact the
transparency and
traceability of the
source, or the
demonstration of
academic integrity.
Referencing is
comprehensive and
mostly accurate
according to APA style
conventions. Up to
eight minor errors or
omissions in style and
formatting choices (e.g.
italics, punctuation,
underlining) which do
not impact the
transparency and
traceability of the
source, or the
demonstration of
Referencing is
comprehensive and
mostly accurate
according to APA style
conventions. Frequent
minor errors or
omissions in style and
formatting choices (e.g.
italics, punctuation,
underlining) which do
not impact the
transparency and
traceability of the
source, or the
demonstration of
Does not adhere to
the referencing
requirements. Is
not
comprehensive
and mostly
accurate according
to APA style
conventions.
Frequent errors or
omissions in style
and formatting
choices that
impacts on the
transparency and
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academic integrity. academic integrity. traceability of the
source, or the
demonstration of
academic
integrity.
Report Writing
Technique
(5 Marks)
The report is
formatted
correctly. It is
written using
appropriate
language and
style. A
coherent
argument is
built, with each
point building
on the previous
one. Each part
of the argument
is connected to
the question.
Minor errors in the
report format. The
writing style and
language are
appropriate for the
report. There are
minor errors in
coherence of the
argument and in the
connection made to
the question.
The report is formatted
according to the
business report
conventions, but with
some errors. The
language and writing
style are not always
appropriate to the
report genre. There are
gaps in coherence of
the argument, making
it difficult to follow.
The report structure
needs improvements
in format and/or
writing style and/or
coherence.
Does not adhere to
the report style
required. Need
significant
improvement in
writing style and/or
coherence.
Total Mark /45
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PRESENTATION
• Use the business report format that is provided in the Resources link on the HRM502 I2
site. Your report needs to include an Executive Summary, Table of Content,
Introduction, body paragraphs with headings, Conclusion and References.
• Use 12 point font size, and 1.5 line spacing.
• Include a cover page stating the subject code and title, the assessment number and
title, your name and student id, and the word count.
REQUIREMENTS
Upload a Word document to Turnitin. Do not upload rtf or pdf or Pages documents. Do not use
appendices, footnotes and endnotes.
Use the APA6 referencing system for citations and references to sources.
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Assessment item 3 - Role Play - Wearing Different Hats
Value: 30%
Due Date: 31-May-2020
Return Date: 23-Jun-2020
Length: 1200 words
Submission method options: Alternative submission method
TASK
This assessment requires you to adopt the role of a character provided to you in the
assessment resources and address a role play problem from that person’s perspective. You are
stepping into a character, and determining a response to a problem from that character’s
perspective. You have to do two role plays in total to complete this assessment. It will be
an exciting and fun task!
You must complete two role-play tasks, from any two separate topics, from topics
7-11. The role play problem for each topic is provided in the Assessment 3 Folder and within
the particular Topics.
For each role play you have to:
• State your argument in response to the problem and interact with the other group members
as you address the problem. You need to adopt one of the characters. You will find the
behavioural profiles of these characters in Topic 1.
• You need to summarise your arguments and responses (the script you used in the role play)
in 700 words or less with academic or professional references in your response. You will need
to use the information from the relevant topics.
Remember, it is not your own perspective being offered: you are stepping into the characters.
In class you will form groups of four people, each taking on a different character and practice
these role plays so that you get a feel for how they need to work. It is important to attend
classes, so you don’t miss out on the opportunities to practice before the marked role plays.
You will be doing the two role plays live as assessment tasks. Each role play will be marked
and used for grading this assessment task. Therefore, it is important that you attend these
classes, so that you don’t miss out. Non-attendance equals a zero mark for you, as well as
putting additional, unwanted pressure on your team. Late arrival will attract a reduced mark.
In addition to the live role play, each student must submit a 700 word summary of their
response to the problem presented in the role play. This submission to Turnitin must be done
at the end of each role play assessment task. The summary is to be no more than 700 words.
You are reminded to be respectful and professional when participating in the role plays. You
will get the most out of this assessment task by practising empathy and thus embracing each
character’s point-of-view while at the same time reflecting a real-world situation.
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Each role play is worth 12 marks, and another 6 marks are available for overall application of
theory and presentation style, in total giving you an overall score out of 30. Please see
Presentation requirements below for the Turnitin submission so you can receive feedback on
this assessment task.
RATIONALE
SUBJECT LEARNING OUTCOMES
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
• be able to critically evaluate and propose plausible HR recommendations to solve
business problems.
• be able to employ contemporary digital platforms to develop, communicate and
review HR recommendations.
• be able to explore methods that foster teamwork and collaboration in the
organisational context.
• be able to use research skills in the formulation of business-relevant HR
recommendations and solutions.
GRADUATE LEARNING OUTCOMES
This task also contributes to the assessment of the following CSU Graduate Learning
Outcome/s (https://student.csu.edu.au/study/glo):
• Digital Literacies (Skill) - Charles Sturt Graduates use, create, communicate and share
multimodal information in digital environments.
• Ethics (Application) - Charles Sturt Graduates form judgements and apply ethical
decision making and reasoning to identify creative solutions to ethical problems.
• Professional Practice (Skill) - Charles Sturt Graduates demonstrate discipline-specific
technical capabilities and self-appraisal required for a beginning practitioner or
professional.
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MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail
Argument to
address role
play problem
(6 Marks per
role play (12
total))
Presents an argument
that addresses the
problem using deep
knowledge of the topic
and academic and/or
professional references.
There are no gaps in the
arguments or the use of
references.
Presents an
argument that
addresses the
problem using deep
knowledge of the
topic and academic
and/or professional
references. There are
minor gaps in the
argument and/or the
use of references.
Presents an
argument that
addresses the
problem well, using
appropriate
knowledge of the
topic and academic
and/or professional
references. There are
some gaps in the
argument and the
use of references.
Presents an argument
that addresses the
problem, using
appropriate
knowledge of the topic
and academic and/or
professional
references. However,
the argument may be
overly intuitive or
limited in scope,
lacking depth of
knowledge of the topic
and/or lacking
effective use of
references.
Presents no
argument that
addresses the
problem, using
appropriate
knowledge of the
topic and no
academic and/or
professional
references. Lacking in
depth of knowledge
of the topic with no
or fewer then the
required number of
references.
Application of
the role
(6 Marks per
role play (12
total)
Demonstrates complete
application of the role
behavioural
characteristics with
plausible role
interpretation/
development.
Demonstrates
almost complete
application of the
role behavioural
characteristics with
plausible role
interpretation/
development.
Demonstrates
application of the
role behavioural
characteristics, and
some plausible role
interpretation/
development.
Demonstrates
satisfactory
application of the role
behavioural
characteristics. Scope
for further
interpretation/
development of the
roles.
Does not
demonstrate
satisfactory
application of the
role behavioural
characteristics. No
scope for further
interpretation/
development of the
roles.
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Presentation
and writing
style and
coherence of
the points being
made (including
links to theory
and literature)
(6 Marks)
The role play is
presented and
written using
appropriate
language and style.
Coherent points
are made with a
strong connection
to the scenario.
Responses
seamlessly
incorporate theory
and literature in
appropriate APA
style.
Minor errors in in
format. The
presentation and
writing style and
language are
appropriate. There
are minor errors in
coherence of the
argument and in the
connection made to
the question. It is
thus unclear at times
why some parts of
the argument have
been provided.
Some errors in
format. The language
and writing style are
not always
appropriate. There
are gaps in coherence
of the argument,
making it difficult to
follow.
On the right track,
but needs
improvements in
presentation, format
and/or writing style
and/or coherence.
Does not adhere to
the requirements.
Need significant
improvement in style
and/or coherence.
Total Mark /30
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PRESENTATION
Students are required to participate in the class Role plays as well as submit their role play
summaries on Turnitin to be eligible for the marks allocated.
REQUIREMENTS
When submitting your completed work via Turnitin use the following format.
• Cover page, stating the subject code and title, the assessment number and title, your
name and student id.
• Role play 1: submit 700 word summary of response with reference list
• Role play 2: submit 700 word summary of response with reference list
Assessment Information
Academic integrity
Academic integrity means acting with honesty, fairness and responsibility, and involves
observing and maintaining ethical standards in all aspects of academic work. This subject
assumes that you understand what constitutes plagiarism, cheating and collusion. If you are a
new student we expect you to complete the modules called Academic Integrity at CSU
(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/academic-integrity-course).
Charles Sturt University treats plagiarism seriously. We may use Turnitin to check your
submitted work for plagiarism. You can use Turnitin to check for plagiarism
(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu/checking) in your assessments
before submission.
Referencing
Referencing is an important component of academic work. All assessment tasks should be
appropriately referenced. The specific details of the referencing requirements are included in
each assessment task description. Get referencing style guides and help
(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu) to use for your assessments.
How to submit your assessment items
ONLINE SUBMISSION PROCESS
Assessment tasks that are not completed through the Subject site need to be submitted
electronically via Turnitin site by the due date. You will be allowed to add yourself to the
Turnitin class once the class is set up by your Lecturer.
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Unless advised otherwise, all Turnitin submissions are due by midnight (AEST) of the date
specified. Please note that the time and the date of your Turnitin submission will be used to
determine your official submission time.
All textual elements within an assessment must be submitted in a format that is readable by
Turnitin. Specific exceptions, where an assessment requires the insertion of image based
evidence of workings will be outlined in the context of the assessment. Students that
deliberately attempt to insert content of assessments in a format that is not readable by
Turnitin may be subject to Academic misconduct investigations.
Additional Submission Information:
It is recommended that your name, student ID and page number are included in the header
or footer of every page of any assignment. You are also required to rename your assignment
file before you submit via Turnitin as per below protocol:
SUBJECT CODE, SI, SURNAME, STUDENT ID, ASSESSMENT NUMBER, SESSION.
Example – HRM502 SI PATEL 11554466 A3 201730.doc
POSTAL SUBMISSION PROCESS
Under normal circumstances postal submissions will not be accepted for any of the
assessments required.
HAND DELIVERED SUBMISSION PROCESS
Under normal circumstances hand delivered submissions will not be accepted for any of the
assessments required.
ALTERNATIVE SUBMISSION PROCESS
Please see Online Submission above.
Extensions
It is best to complete assessment items by the due date. However, when something
unavoidable comes up an extension may be possible. The following principles are used when
processing extensions
1. For in-session assessment items, an extension request for up to three (3) calendar
days can be made by emailing your subject lecturer directly before the due date. In your
email please state the reason why you need more time as well as what precisely you are
requesting. Supporting documentation is not required. If an extension is requested in the
above format with a valid reason and your request does not disadvantage other students, the
extension will be approved.
2. For in-session assessment items, extension requests of more than three (3) calendar
days must be made via the special consideration form: https://apps.csu.edu.au/specialcons/.
(https://apps.csu.edu.au/specialcons/)The request must be made before the due date and
must include supporting documentation. Acceptable reasons are given in the Special
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Consideration Policy<https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00298>. Each request will
be considered on a case by case basis. The request may not be granted. The maximum
extension possible will be seven (7) calendar days.
3. If you receive an extension, then you should expect the assessment item and its feedback to
be returned later. If you submit later than the extended due date you will receive late penalties
as per guidelines below.
4. Unless your extension permits otherwise, submissions received 10 days after the original
due date will receive zero.
5. For end of session exams, you can request a supplementary exam via
https://apps.csu.edu.au/specialcons/. (https://apps.csu.edu.au/specialcons/)This request
must be made within 3 working days of the date of exam and must include supporting
documentation. Acceptable reasons are given in the Special Consideration Policy
<https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00298>. For medical issues, a CSU medical
certificate is required. If the supplementary exam (SX) is awarded then your exam is moved to
the next examination period. In order to preserve exam integrity and manage the logistics of
exams, the timing of a supplementary exam is heavily restricted.
How to apply for special consideration
Academic regulations provide for special consideration to be given if you suffer misadventure
or extenuating circumstances during the session (including the examination period) which
prevents you from meeting acceptable standards or deadlines. Find the form on the Student
Portal Special Consideration, Misadventure, Advice and Appeals (http://student.csu.edu.au/
study/academic-advice) page.
Penalties for late submission
The Faculty of Business, Justice and Behaviural Sciences has determined that the penalty for
the late submission of an assessment task (without obtaining the Subject Coordinator's
approval for an extension) will be:
10% deduction per day, including weekends, of the maximum marks allocated for the
assessment task, i.e. 1 day late 10% deduction, or 2 days late 20% deduction.
An example of the calculation would be:
Maximum marks allocated = 20
Penalty for one day late = 2 marks (so, a score of 18/20 becomes 16/20 and a score of 12/20
becomes 10/20).
If an assignment is due on a Friday but is not submitted until the following Tuesday, then the
penalty will be four days (40% deduction or 8 marks in the example above).
Submissions more than 10 days late will be acknowledged as received but will not be marked.
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Resubmission
Under normal circumstances resubmission of assessment items will not be accepted for any of
the assessments required in this subject.
Feedback processes
You will receive feedback in several forms throughout the semester.
You will receive a mark for each assessment except where the assessment has a satisfactory/
unsatisfactory grade type. The mark of the assessment will indicate the grade for that
assessment.
Feedback on your assignment can be viewed on Turnitin after the assignment results are
released. The following are some of the forms of feedback that I may use.
Voice comments
In text comments
Marking rubrics
End of text comments
You may also approach me in class for further clarification or feedback on the assignment.
Assessment return
If your assignment was submitted on time, you should normally expect your marked
assignment to be dispatched/ returned to you within 15 business days of the due date. If an
assignment is submitted on time but not returned by the return date, you should make
inquiries in the first instance to the Subject Lecturer. If the subject lecturer is not available,
please contact your teaching team using the contact details and consultation procedures
provided on your Interact2 subject site.
Student Feedback & Learning Analytics
Evaluation of subjects
Charles Sturt University values constructive feedback and relies on high response rates to
Subject Experience Surveys (SES) to enhance teaching. Responses are fed back anonymously
to Subject Coordinators and Heads of Schools to form the basis for subject enhancement and
recognition of excellence in teaching. Schools report on their evaluation data; highlighting
good practice and documenting how problems have been addressed. You can view a summary
of survey results via the Student Portal SES Results (https://student.csu.edu.au/study/subjectexperience-
survey-results) page.
We strongly encourage you to complete your online Subject Experience Surveys. You will be
provided with links to your surveys via email when they open three [3] weeks before the end of
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session.
Changes and actions based on student feedback
The subject has been adapted from the feedback provided by students and the principle of the
Online Learning framework by providing you links to industry based institutions such as the
Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) plus to encourage you to create and harness
networking and engagement communities.
Learning analytics
Learning Analytics refers to the collection and analysis of student data for the purpose of
improving learning and teaching. It enables the University to personalise the support we
provide our students. All Learning Analytics activities will take place in accordance with the
Charles Sturt University Learning Analytics Code of Practice. For more information, please visit
the University's Learning Analytics (http://www.csu.edu.au/division/student-learning/home/
analytics-and-evaluations/learning-analytics) website.
Data about your activity in the Interact2 site and other learning technologies for this subject
will be recorded and can be reviewed by teaching staff to inform their communication,
support and teaching practices.
Services & Support
Your Student Portal (http://student.csu.edu.au/) tells you can how you can seek services and
support. These include study, admin, residential, library, careers, financial, and personal
support.
Develop your study skills
Develop your study skills (https://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills) with our free study services.
We have services online, on campus and near you. These services can help you develop your
English language, literacy, and numeracy.
Library Services
CSU Library (https://student.csu.edu.au/library) provides access to the eBooks, journal
articles, books, and multimedia resources needed for your studies and assessments. Get the
most out of these resources by contacting Library staff either online or in person, or make use
of the many Library Resource Guides, videos and online workshops available.
Policies & Regulations
This subject outline should be read in conjunction with all academic policies and regulations.
Please refer to the collated list of policies and regulations relevant to studying your subject(s)
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(http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/policies-regulations-subjects) which includes links
to Charles Sturt University's Policy Library (http://www.csu.edu.au/about/policy) - the sole
authoritative source of official academic and administrative policies, procedures, guidelines,
rules and regulations of the University.
Subject Outline as a reference document
This Subject Outline is an accurate and historical record of the curriculum and scope of your
subject. Charles Sturt University's Subject Outlines Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/
view.current.php?id=00267) requires that you retain a copy of the Subject Outline for future
use such as for accreditation purposes.
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