| Semester 1, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | Perform Manage't & People Dev |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Management and Enterprise |
| Student contribution band : | Band 3 |
| ASCED code : | 080303 - Human Resource Management |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Other requisites
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
The course leader will use the 精东传媒app Desk forums to make announcements about the course. Students are required to actively monitor course discussion forums on the 精东传媒app Desk on a regular [minimum twice weekly] basis and contribute appropriately.
Rationale
Organisations are complex systems made up of people and other resources. In order to deliver products, services and other outcomes that satisfy the needs of society, a tremendous amount of work has to be done in and through these organisations. Work and the work performance of the people employed to do the work therefore form the cornerstone of employment relationships.
Synopsis
It is the responsibility of managers and leaders of organisations to ensure the full potential and talent locked up in the organisation's human resources are utilised and developed. It is only through skills and competencies enhancement that organisations are able to compete, survive and be successful in an increasingly volatile and uncertain business environment. This requires a professional approach to the management of work performance and to the continuous development of staff. Through a strategic approach to performance management and people development organisations not only develop people, but the organisation as a whole. The underlying philosophy is therefore that through effective performance management and the concomitant development of human resources, organisations are more able to compete and be successful in a sustainable way. This course deals with issues that relate to how the strategic performance targets of organisations can be supported and achieved through managing the performance of staff and the continuous development of employees as individuals as well as groups. The main focus is on learning experiences and interventions that are intended to change and improve the behaviour and performance of the members of organisations in order to bring about improved organisational performance and personal growth.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- design performance management and people development systems that have relevance in a global business context;
- demonstrate advanced level academic and professional literacy skills by understanding and applying the theory and concepts of performance planning, management, monitoring, review and reward;
- critically discuss sustainable strategic performance management and people development issues;
- assess the changing nature of work and its impact on individual's performance and sustainable development within organisations;
- apply appropriate theories and principles to coaching, mentoring and career development for enhanced performance;
- demonstrate ethical research and inquiry skills by finding appropriate sources and adhering to norms of academic integrity;
- demonstrate written communication skills by preparing and submitting a professional standard paper to fulfil the requirements of the major assignment.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Laying the foundations for performance management and people development | 10.00 |
| 2. | Planning for performance | 10.00 |
| 3. | Monitoring, reviewing, managing and rewarding performance | 35.00 |
| 4. | People development and training essentials for improved performance | 30.00 |
| 5. | Coaching, mentoring and career development for enhanced performance | 15.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=MGT8030)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed 精东传媒app | 105.00 |
| Independent 精东传媒app | 60.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1 | 5 | 5 | 18 Mar 2020 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 | 100 | 45 | 28 Apr 2020 | |
| ONLINE EXAM | 50 | 50 | End S1 | (see note 1) |
Notes
- This will be an online exam. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via 精东传媒appDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
Requirements after S1 2020;
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.) -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Requirements after S1 2020;
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination.
Requirements after S1 2020;
This is an open book examination. Candidates may have access to any printed or written material during the Examination. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: The details regarding deferred/supplementary examinations will be communicated at a later date.
Requirements after S1 2020;
Any deferred examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments:
Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (AGPS) style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .