MGB132 Obligations and Options for Employing People
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| Unit code: | MGB132 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | 48 credit points of completed study |
| Antirequisite(s): | MGB201 |
| Equivalent(s): | MGB229 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| 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: | MGB132 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48cp of completed study |
| Equivalent: | MGB229 |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB201 |
| Coordinator: | Rebecca Langdon | r2.langdon@qut.edu.au |
Overview
As a Human Resource Manager you must be aware of the legal, political, social, economic, financial and ethical factors impacting choices about employing people. These are addressed in this unit through theory and practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of employment obligations for different types of firms. [KS1.1, HO2.2]
- Evaluate and recommend employment options and organisational policies, taking ethical practice, social responsibility and legal compliance into consideration. [HO2.1, HO2.2, SE5.1, SE5.2]
- Communicate technical knowledge and recommendations in written form. [PC3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Reflect on options and obligations for employing people in the context of the future of work. [TS4.1]
Content
- Employment contexts
- Employer obligations
- Forms of employment
- Employment options
- Discrimination and equal opportunity
- Indigenous employment
- Managing diversity
- Employee health & safety
- Unfair, unlawful dismissal and termination
- Corporate social responsibility and ethics
- Future of work
- Employment and entrepreneurship.
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 learning approach for this unit is based on a blended model with pre-recorded lectures and interactive tutorials. The purpose of the lectures is to provide an outline of the main concepts, identify areas of discussion and debate, and to develop critical inquiry. The tutorial discussions and practice-based activities allow students to develop their abilities in applying theory to workplace situations, and to consider the broader implications of workplace decisions.
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 whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete two assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your awareness of the legal, political, social, economic, financial and ethical factors impacting choices about employing people. The first assessment is an individual critical reflection where you research a non-standard employment arrangement coming to your own professional conclusions. The second is an in-depth report completed individually focusing on employment obligations and resultant recommendations.
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: Critical Reflection
Your lecturer will provide you with an article about the future of work and modes of employment. You will be required to present an in-depth critical reflection on organisations, choices about employing people and how these choices fit your own ethical values.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), PC (3.1), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Obligations and Options Report
Based on an industry job role, determine what are the obligations and options for employment. You will be required to produce a report that considers the broader legal and social context, specific industry and firm context, and competitive advantages and disadvantages of the socially responsible employment strategies.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1; 2.2), PC (3.1), SE (5.1; 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
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
Please refer to Canvas and QUT Readings for required and recommended 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: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Critical Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Critical Reflection, Obligations and Options Report
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Critical Reflection
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, ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
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, ULO4, Critical Reflection - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Critical Reflection, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Critical Reflection - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
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, ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Online
| Unit code: | MGB132 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48cp of completed study |
| Equivalent: | MGB229 |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB201 |
Overview
As a Human Resource Manager you must be aware of the legal, political, social, economic, financial and ethical factors impacting choices about employing people. These are addressed in this unit through theory and practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of employment obligations for different types of firms. [KS1.1, HO2.2]
- Evaluate and recommend employment options and organisational policies, taking ethical practice, social responsibility and legal compliance into consideration. [HO2.1, HO2.2, SE5.1, SE5.2]
- Communicate technical knowledge and recommendations in written form. [PC3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Reflect on options and obligations for employing people in the context of the future of work. [TS4.1]
Content
- Employment contexts
- Employer obligations
- Forms of employment
- Employment options
- Discrimination and equal opportunity
- Indigenous employment
- Managing diversity
- Employee health & safety
- Unfair, unlawful dismissal and termination
- Corporate social responsibility and ethics
- Future of work
- Employment and entrepreneurship.
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 learning approach for this unit is based on a blended model with pre-recorded lectures and interactive tutorials. The purpose of the lectures is to provide an outline of the main concepts, identify areas of discussion and debate, and to develop critical inquiry. The tutorial discussions and practice-based activities allow students to develop their abilities in applying theory to workplace situations, and to consider the broader implications of workplace decisions.
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 whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete two assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your awareness of the legal, political, social, economic, financial and ethical factors impacting choices about employing people. The first assessment is an individual critical reflection where you research a non-standard employment arrangement coming to your own professional conclusions. The second is an in-depth report completed individually focusing on employment obligations and resultant recommendations.
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: Critical Reflection
Your lecturer will provide you with an article about the future of work and modes of employment. You will be required to present an in-depth critical reflection on organisations, choices about employing people and how these choices fit your own ethical values.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), PC (3.1), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Obligations and Options Report
Based on an industry job role, determine what are the obligations and options for employment. You will be required to produce a report that considers the broader legal and social context, specific industry and firm context, and competitive advantages and disadvantages of the socially responsible employment strategies.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1; 2.2), PC (3.1), SE (5.1; 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
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
Please refer to Canvas and QUT Readings for required and recommended 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: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Critical Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Critical Reflection, Obligations and Options Report
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Critical Reflection
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, ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
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, ULO4, Critical Reflection - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Critical Reflection, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Critical Reflection - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
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, ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB132 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48cp of completed study |
| Equivalent: | MGB229 |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB201 |
| Coordinator: | Rebecca Langdon | r2.langdon@qut.edu.au |
Overview
As a Human Resource Manager you must be aware of the legal, political, social, economic, financial and ethical factors impacting choices about employing people. These are addressed in this unit through theory and practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of employment obligations for different types of firms. [KS1.1, HO2.2]
- Evaluate and recommend employment options and organisational policies, taking ethical practice, social responsibility and legal compliance into consideration. [HO2.1, HO2.2, SE5.1, SE5.2]
- Communicate technical knowledge and recommendations in written form. [PC3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Reflect on options and obligations for employing people in the context of the future of work. [TS4.1]
Content
- Employment contexts
- Employer obligations
- Forms of employment
- Employment options
- Discrimination and equal opportunity
- Indigenous employment
- Managing diversity
- Employee health & safety
- Unfair, unlawful dismissal and termination
- Corporate social responsibility and ethics
- Future of work
- Employment and entrepreneurship.
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 learning approach for this unit is based on a blended model with pre-recorded lectures and interactive tutorials. The purpose of the lectures is to provide an outline of the main concepts, identify areas of discussion and debate, and to develop critical inquiry. The tutorial discussions and practice-based activities allow students to develop their abilities in applying theory to workplace situations, and to consider the broader implications of workplace decisions.
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 whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete two assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your awareness of the legal, political, social, economic, financial and ethical factors impacting choices about employing people. The first assessment is an individual critical reflection where you research a non-standard employment arrangement coming to your own professional conclusions. The second is an in-depth report completed individually focusing on employment obligations and resultant recommendations.
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: Critical Reflection
Your lecturer will provide you with an article about the future of work and modes of employment. You will be required to present an in-depth critical reflection on organisations, choices about employing people and how these choices fit your own ethical values.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), PC (3.1), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Obligations and Options Report
Based on an industry job role, determine what are the obligations and options for employment. You will be required to produce a report that considers the broader legal and social context, specific industry and firm context, and competitive advantages and disadvantages of the socially responsible employment strategies.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1; 2.2), PC (3.1), SE (5.1; 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
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
Please refer to Canvas and QUT Readings for required and recommended 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: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Critical Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Critical Reflection, Obligations and Options Report
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Critical Reflection
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, ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
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, ULO4, Critical Reflection - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Critical Reflection, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Critical Reflection - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
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, ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | MGB132 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48cp of completed study |
| Equivalent: | MGB229 |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB201 |
Overview
As a Human Resource Manager you must be aware of the legal, political, social, economic, financial and ethical factors impacting choices about employing people. These are addressed in this unit through theory and practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of employment obligations for different types of firms. [KS1.1, HO2.2]
- Evaluate and recommend employment options and organisational policies, taking ethical practice, social responsibility and legal compliance into consideration. [HO2.1, HO2.2, SE5.1, SE5.2]
- Communicate technical knowledge and recommendations in written form. [PC3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Reflect on options and obligations for employing people in the context of the future of work. [TS4.1]
Content
- Employment contexts
- Employer obligations
- Forms of employment
- Employment options
- Discrimination and equal opportunity
- Indigenous employment
- Managing diversity
- Employee health & safety
- Unfair, unlawful dismissal and termination
- Corporate social responsibility and ethics
- Future of work
- Employment and entrepreneurship.
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 learning approach for this unit is based on a blended model with pre-recorded lectures and interactive tutorials. The purpose of the lectures is to provide an outline of the main concepts, identify areas of discussion and debate, and to develop critical inquiry. The tutorial discussions and practice-based activities allow students to develop their abilities in applying theory to workplace situations, and to consider the broader implications of workplace decisions.
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 whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete two assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your awareness of the legal, political, social, economic, financial and ethical factors impacting choices about employing people. The first assessment is an individual critical reflection where you research a non-standard employment arrangement coming to your own professional conclusions. The second is an in-depth report completed individually focusing on employment obligations and resultant recommendations.
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: Critical Reflection
Your lecturer will provide you with an article about the future of work and modes of employment. You will be required to present an in-depth critical reflection on organisations, choices about employing people and how these choices fit your own ethical values.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), PC (3.1), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Obligations and Options Report
Based on an industry job role, determine what are the obligations and options for employment. You will be required to produce a report that considers the broader legal and social context, specific industry and firm context, and competitive advantages and disadvantages of the socially responsible employment strategies.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1; 2.2), PC (3.1), SE (5.1; 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
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
Please refer to Canvas and QUT Readings for required and recommended 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: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Critical Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Critical Reflection, Obligations and Options Report
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Critical Reflection
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, ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
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, ULO4, Critical Reflection - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Critical Reflection, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Critical Reflection - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report
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, ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - 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: ULO1, ULO2, Obligations and Options Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Obligations and Options Report - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Obligations and Options Report