MGB232 Managing Performance and Rewards
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| Unit code: | MGB232 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | MGB131 or MGB214 or MGB207 |
| Equivalent(s): | MGB339 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,124 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $1,663 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,204 |
| International unit fee | $4,512 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB232 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | MGB131 or MGB214 or MGB207 |
| Equivalent: | MGB339 |
| Coordinator: | Bec Rees | bec.rees@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Performance and reward management is a key functional area of HRM and is of critical importance in supporting organisations to maintain a competitive advantage. Therefore, it is imperative that you understand the strategic framework and the underlying psychological principles that maximise employee performance. This unit contributes significantly to your understanding of people management, your HR diagnostic skills and your ability to develop HR policies and procedures to support employee, managerial and organisational effectiveness.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of performance and reward in a range of organisational settings. [KS1.1, HO2.1]
- Apply technical skills to design performance and reward processes, taking equity and equality and social responsibility into consideration. [HO2.2, KS1.2, SE5.2]
- Communicate knowledge and ideas in written and oral forms. [PC3.1, PC3.2]
- Reflect on performance and reward processes. [TS4.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.1)
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration. [TS4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
Content
- Strategic performance management
- Performance appraisal
- Strategic reward management
- Remuneration and recognition
- Employee motivation
- Contemporary issues in employee engagement and well-being
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The unit is delivered in the lecture/tutorial model. The lecture aims to be interactive, with the use of group activities and discussions. It provides time and space for students to relate to their own experiences, and ideally, share their thoughts and feelings with the rest of the class. The tutorial activities are designed to achieve the following two goals: to enhance learning on the content of the lecture and to provide support and guidance on assessments. The tutorials also serve to provide opportunities for interactions between students, creating a sense of team-based learning, where students provide informal and instant peer feedback to each other.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your understanding of performance and reward management as a key functional HRM area and of its critical importance in supporting organisations to maintain a competitive advantage. The first assessment is an individual strategic intervention proposal focusing on improving current performance processes in a given organisation. The second is a reflection on your own experience carrying out performance management tasks and the third is group assessment where you will present a practical presentation to a focal organisation.
You will receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes; and demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Strategic Intervention Proposal
Individuals will develop a theoretically-based solution to real world performance management issue(s).
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (Aol goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Case Study Analysis and Reflection
Individuals will analyse real-world performance management cases provided and reflect on their experience.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Presentation
In response to a case study, groups will make a set of rewards recommendations, helping the organisation to attract and retain talents.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): PC (3.2), TS (4.2), SE (5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Aguinis, H. (2013) Performance Management: Pearson New International Edition (3rd Edition). Pearson Higher Ed USA. ISBN. 9781292024073.
Other
Additional Sources can also be found at the unit's Canvas site and via QUT Readings.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise
yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Online
| Unit code: | MGB232 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | MGB131 or MGB214 or MGB207 |
| Equivalent: | MGB339 |
Overview
Performance and reward management is a key functional area of HRM and is of critical importance in supporting organisations to maintain a competitive advantage. Therefore, it is imperative that you understand the strategic framework and the underlying psychological principles that maximise employee performance. This unit contributes significantly to your understanding of people management, your HR diagnostic skills and your ability to develop HR policies and procedures to support employee, managerial and organisational effectiveness.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of performance and reward in a range of organisational settings. [KS1.1, HO2.1]
- Apply technical skills to design performance and reward processes, taking equity and equality and social responsibility into consideration. [HO2.2, KS1.2, SE5.2]
- Communicate knowledge and ideas in written and oral forms. [PC3.1, PC3.2]
- Reflect on performance and reward processes. [TS4.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.1)
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration. [TS4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
Content
- Strategic performance management
- Performance appraisal
- Strategic reward management
- Remuneration and recognition
- Employee motivation
- Contemporary issues in employee engagement and well-being
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The unit is delivered in the lecture/tutorial model. The lecture aims to be interactive, with the use of group activities and discussions. It provides time and space for students to relate to their own experiences, and ideally, share their thoughts and feelings with the rest of the class. The tutorial activities are designed to achieve the following two goals: to enhance learning on the content of the lecture and to provide support and guidance on assessments. The tutorials also serve to provide opportunities for interactions between students, creating a sense of team-based learning, where students provide informal and instant peer feedback to each other.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your understanding of performance and reward management as a key functional HRM area and of its critical importance in supporting organisations to maintain a competitive advantage. The first assessment is an individual strategic intervention proposal focusing on improving current performance processes in a given organisation. The second is a reflection on your own experience carrying out performance management tasks and the third is group assessment where you will present a practical presentation to a focal organisation.
You will receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes; and demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Strategic Intervention Proposal
Individuals will develop a theoretically-based solution to real world performance management issue(s).
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (Aol goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Case Study Analysis and Reflection
Individuals will analyse real-world performance management cases provided and reflect on their experience.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Presentation
In response to a case study, groups will make a set of rewards recommendations, helping the organisation to attract and retain talents.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): PC (3.2), TS (4.2), SE (5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Aguinis, H. (2013) Performance Management: Pearson New International Edition (3rd Edition). Pearson Higher Ed USA. ISBN. 9781292024073.
Other
Additional Sources can also be found at the unit's Canvas site and via QUT Readings.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise
yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB232 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | MGB131 or MGB214 or MGB207 |
| Equivalent: | MGB339 |
| Coordinator: | Bec Rees | bec.rees@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Performance and reward management is a key functional area of HRM and is of critical importance in supporting organisations to maintain a competitive advantage. Therefore, it is imperative that you understand the strategic framework and the underlying psychological principles that maximise employee performance. This unit contributes significantly to your understanding of people management, your HR diagnostic skills and your ability to develop HR policies and procedures to support employee, managerial and organisational effectiveness.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of performance and reward in a range of organisational settings. [KS1.1, HO2.1]
- Apply technical skills to design performance and reward processes, taking equity and equality and social responsibility into consideration. [HO2.2, KS1.2, SE5.2]
- Communicate knowledge and ideas in written and oral forms. [PC3.1, PC3.2]
- Reflect on performance and reward processes. [TS4.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.1)
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration. [TS4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
Content
- Strategic performance management
- Performance appraisal
- Strategic reward management
- Remuneration and recognition
- Employee motivation
- Contemporary issues in employee engagement and well-being
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The unit is delivered in the lecture/tutorial model. The lecture aims to be interactive, with the use of group activities and discussions. It provides time and space for students to relate to their own experiences, and ideally, share their thoughts and feelings with the rest of the class. The tutorial activities are designed to achieve the following two goals: to enhance learning on the content of the lecture and to provide support and guidance on assessments. The tutorials also serve to provide opportunities for interactions between students, creating a sense of team-based learning, where students provide informal and instant peer feedback to each other.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your understanding of performance and reward management as a key functional HRM area and of its critical importance in supporting organisations to maintain a competitive advantage. The first assessment is an individual strategic intervention proposal focusing on improving current performance processes in a given organisation. The second is a reflection on your own experience carrying out performance management tasks and the third is group assessment where you will present a practical presentation to a focal organisation.
You will receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes; and demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Strategic Intervention Proposal
Individuals will develop a theoretically-based solution to real world performance management issue(s).
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (Aol goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Case Study Analysis and Reflection
Individuals will analyse real-world performance management cases provided and reflect on their experience.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Presentation
In response to a case study, groups will make a set of rewards recommendations, helping the organisation to attract and retain talents.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): PC (3.2), TS (4.2), SE (5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Aguinis, H. (2013) Performance Management: Pearson New International Edition (3rd Edition). Pearson Higher Ed USA. ISBN. 9781292024073.
Other
Additional Sources can also be found at the unit's Canvas site and via QUT Readings.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise
yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | MGB232 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | MGB131 or MGB214 or MGB207 |
| Equivalent: | MGB339 |
Overview
Performance and reward management is a key functional area of HRM and is of critical importance in supporting organisations to maintain a competitive advantage. Therefore, it is imperative that you understand the strategic framework and the underlying psychological principles that maximise employee performance. This unit contributes significantly to your understanding of people management, your HR diagnostic skills and your ability to develop HR policies and procedures to support employee, managerial and organisational effectiveness.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of performance and reward in a range of organisational settings. [KS1.1, HO2.1]
- Apply technical skills to design performance and reward processes, taking equity and equality and social responsibility into consideration. [HO2.2, KS1.2, SE5.2]
- Communicate knowledge and ideas in written and oral forms. [PC3.1, PC3.2]
- Reflect on performance and reward processes. [TS4.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.1)
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration. [TS4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
Content
- Strategic performance management
- Performance appraisal
- Strategic reward management
- Remuneration and recognition
- Employee motivation
- Contemporary issues in employee engagement and well-being
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The unit is delivered in the lecture/tutorial model. The lecture aims to be interactive, with the use of group activities and discussions. It provides time and space for students to relate to their own experiences, and ideally, share their thoughts and feelings with the rest of the class. The tutorial activities are designed to achieve the following two goals: to enhance learning on the content of the lecture and to provide support and guidance on assessments. The tutorials also serve to provide opportunities for interactions between students, creating a sense of team-based learning, where students provide informal and instant peer feedback to each other.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your understanding of performance and reward management as a key functional HRM area and of its critical importance in supporting organisations to maintain a competitive advantage. The first assessment is an individual strategic intervention proposal focusing on improving current performance processes in a given organisation. The second is a reflection on your own experience carrying out performance management tasks and the third is group assessment where you will present a practical presentation to a focal organisation.
You will receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes; and demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Strategic Intervention Proposal
Individuals will develop a theoretically-based solution to real world performance management issue(s).
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (Aol goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Case Study Analysis and Reflection
Individuals will analyse real-world performance management cases provided and reflect on their experience.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Presentation
In response to a case study, groups will make a set of rewards recommendations, helping the organisation to attract and retain talents.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): PC (3.2), TS (4.2), SE (5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Aguinis, H. (2013) Performance Management: Pearson New International Edition (3rd Edition). Pearson Higher Ed USA. ISBN. 9781292024073.
Other
Additional Sources can also be found at the unit's Canvas site and via QUT Readings.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise
yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Presentation - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Strategic Intervention Proposal - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Case Study Analysis and Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Presentation