This unit introduces students to the theory and practice in the two human resource management practice areas of sourcing and building human capital. These need to be effectively designed and implemented to ensure organisations manage their workforce size, profile and capabilities in a dynamic organisational context and challenging environment.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the theory and practice of sourcing and building workforce capability including developments in these aspects of the field of study and characteristics of effective practice of individual and organisational performance;
2. Reflect critically on the competencies and core knowledge areas of a Culture and Change Leader and Workforce and Workplace Designer in the Australian HR Capability Framework and the relevance to the student¿s formation of their sense of professional identity;
3. Explain the factor driving organisational change, changes in the future of work and the workforce that have implications for workforce management by applying industry research in sourcing and building workforce capability; and
4. Communicate clearly the results of research and analysis of organisational HRM capability in a dynamic organisation.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
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 - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Prerequisites

11191 Managing Human Capital.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Understanding of theory and practice in human capital and human resource management and the issues surrounding sustaining the employment relationship.