This is a third year unit in the Bachelor of Business with a specialisation in Human Resource Management. This unit (BMO3420) is concerned with how technologies offer value to improve human resource management and relevant practices. Students critically evaluate the technologies and methodologies involved in the improvement of human resource management; and develop the knowledge and skills to effectively use and manage various Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

Unit details

Location:
Online Real Time
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BMO3420

Prerequisites

BCO1102 - Information Systems for Business

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Critically analyse the administrative and strategic value of a Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) as relevant to local and global organisations;  
  2. Identify and examine issues relating to the use of HRIS in contemporary business settings;  
  3. Construct and present HRIS (SAP-SuccessFactors) solutions, related to the effective management of human resource information; and  
  4. Work individually and collaboratively demonstrating effective communication skills to develop and present HRIS recommendations with integrity and judgement.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Other News Article Critiques (15%) & In-class Interviews (15%) 30%
Project SAP SuccessFactors Project 30%
Case Study Group Case Study 30%
Case Study Case Study In-Class Interviews 10%
Demonstrating the use of SAP SuccessFactors, in relation to the effective management of human resource information, is a hurdle requirement and is assessed through completion of a SAP SuccessFactors project. To pass this unit a student must achieve a total of 50% or more AND achieve a pass grade for the SAP SuccessFactors project.

Required reading

E-HRM: Digital Approaches, Directions and Applications.
Thite, M. (2019).
Milton, UK: Routledge.

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