In this course you will explore human behaviour in the work context by considering the interaction between individuals and teams, within and toward organisations. You will develop your abilities to evaluate individuals’ diversity, attitudes, emotions, motivations and stress; and issues of communication, power, conflict management and negotiation within teams.

The study of individuals and teams provides insights into the complex issues of organisational structure, culture and change. This multi-level exploration will develop your ability to apply evidence-based research and theory to contemporary issues of behaviour within organisations to inform human resource management and organisational performance.

• Analyse the literature on organisational behaviour
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and persuasive communication
  
• Critically evaluate organisational behaviour problems drawing on theory and research
• Design evidence-based solutions to organisational behaviour problems with consideration of ethical ramification of action. 

This course introduces you to Human Resource Management (HRM) practices from both the employee and employer perspectives.

You will learn what a good HR practitioner has in their ‘professional toolkit’ in relation to their capabilities and skills, and how a professional develops over time. You will apply and evaluate a selected group of skills to contribute to your development as a reflective practitioner. 

We will explore some of the behaviours and skills frameworks around the world that describe expert practitioners as possessing, for example;

• Being curious, culturally aware, ethical, collaborative, decisive-thinker, results-focused and a role model 
• Having the ability to communicate and influence; the courage to question and challenge, and maintain personal credibility.

You will develop the ability to evaluate key HRM skills and competencies that you might require of yourself in a given setting and what you would require of organisational members, informed by international standards and practices. 

You will learn by experiential, activity-based learning using scenarios, role-plays and simulations which are challenging yet fun. This approach is designed to enhance your ability to learn and operate in an independent and self-directed manner, which will enable you to become a life-long learner better preparing you for rapidly changing organisational environments.

• Compare international HR professional standards and assess their application to an organisation drawing in theoretical constructs
• Analyse and interpret the external and internal context in which HR professionals operate, and the impact on practice
  
• Demonstrate expertise in tools, tactics and strategies that can be applied to achieve the resolution of conflict
• Reflect and critique your developing professional practice. 

The global economy affects the way we manage our human resources. HR professionals must be able to recognise the impact of political, economic and cultural forces on HR practices.

This course offers practical perspectives on the management of human resources in an international context. It examines the global human resource challenges, including issues such as international strategic HRM, cross-cultural HRM issues, HRM practice in multi-national enterprises (MNEs), and managing diversity in different countries/regions and between different cultures.

This course also examines the various external business and cultural influences and environments in the Asia Pacific region to demonstrate the differing human resources policies and practices. HR policies, practices and philosophies in various countries will be discussed within a theoretical framework of international HRM.

• Apply conceptual frameworks for assessing human resources management (HRM) systems in different cultural/national settings
• Contribute to decisions on the operation of HR practices in multi-national enterprises
  
• Analyse the influence of international forces on the HRM discipline
• Assess contemporary issues and future trends in HRM in the context of the impact on "best" HR practices
  
• Assess the viability of transferring HRM practices across countries.

This course examines the challenges, rewards, policies and practices associated with managing today’s increasingly diverse workforce. 

Studying this course will show that the inclusion of employees from diverse backgrounds enhances the performance of employees, and improves organisational culture and productivity. The benefits of diversity are realised with effective management and leadership combined with the implementation of ethical human resource policies and practices.

In this course theoretical frameworks pertaining to diversity are analysed to identify strategies that can and do support organisational success. These include various forms of rewards, challenges, effective policies and practices associated with leading and managing diverse workforces. Issues including culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability/disability, appearance, age, politics, religion, and social class – which are all relevant to diversity - permeate this course.

Societal opinions, norms and values, also have a significant impact on diversity and inclusivity for organisations. The understanding of diversity by individuals, and teams, and how their interaction contributes to organisational performance, is analysed in terms of its importance and features prominently in “Issues in Diversity.”

• Critically evaluate values and behaviour that influence our own and others’ assumptions, attitudes and stereotypes regarding diversity and inclusivity.
• Research the challenges and benefits of recruiting, supporting and developing staff from diverse backgrounds.
  
• Analyse the benefits of ethical workplaces leadership and management in the context of diversity in the workplace.
• Apply theoretical concepts and tools to ethically engage a diverse workforce within a range of employment situations and organisations.
  
• Evaluate diversity and inclusion policies, that are ethical, legislated, and adhere to best practice employee performance and organisational success.