MGB372 Creating Value through People
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| Unit code: | MGB372 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | 192cp of previous study including 48cp of HRM major units |
| Antirequisite(s): | MGB370 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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Unit Outline: Semester 1 2027, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB372 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 192cp of previous study including 48cp of HRM major units |
| Assumed Knowledge: | This is an HR capstone. It is assumed that students will complete this unit at the end of their program. |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB370 |
| Coordinator: | Michelle Keeffe | mj.keeffe@qut.edu.au |
Overview
A successful human resource professional requires more than content knowledge and technical skills. They also need to influence decision making through clearly articulating and demonstrating the strategic and operational value of HR practices. This capstone unit provides final year human resource students with real world opportunities to integrate and apply the content knowledge of various human resource functions and evidence based practice to demonstrate the value human resource management creates for diverse organisation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Synthesize, adapt and apply HRM knowledge to demonstrate how HRM creates value in a range of organisational contexts. [HO2.1, HO 2.2]
- Communicate human resource management knowledge and ideas effectively and professionally in oral and written forms. [PC3.1, PC3.2]
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration. [TS4.1, TS4.2]
- Apply technical skills to design performance and reward processes taking equity, equality and social responsibility into consideration. [SE5.1, SE 5.2]
Content
Module 1: Input from the real world
Module 2: Human resource management value creation
Module 3: Output providing real world deliverables
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 teaching and learning approaches in this unit incorporate several methods to engage students to reflect on their future, work with others, and learn from industry professionals and deliver value to industry partners.
The unit is modularised into three distinct phases of learning and teaching. Industry input, research and critical analysis, are the focus in the first module, which requires the students to engage with online learning resources, the Professional Presentation Masterclass and industry seminars.
The second module is entirely online and augments the human resource management knowledge students have developed throughout their degree with human resource management Value Creation case studies. With online resources and a workshop-based Reflective Practitioner Masterclass, this phase focuses on the reflective work of thinking about the future of human resource management. With the support of online activities and tools, students critically reflect on their future role in human resource management Value Creation.
The final module of the unit engages in output to industry, pivoting student focus from their studies to life-long reflective practice in the Real World.
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 three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your ability to influence decision making through clearly articulating and demonstrating the strategic and operational value of HR practices. The first assessment sees you work in a group to develop an integrated HRM solution that creates value for a sponsoring organisation. Assessment 2 sees you present your solution to the organisation and assessment 3 see you reflect on your learning and subsequently develop an individual, personal career-focused portfolio.
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: Value Creation Analysis
Students will be allocated into teams early in the semester. Each team is required to select one Industry Partner and analyse the organisation to determine the role human resource management plays in Value Creation. In undertaking this research, the team will ensure that they develop effective teamwork practices for the upcoming Industry Partner Presentation. The total marks incorporate self and peer assessment of group processes.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), TS (4.2), SE (5.1, 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Industry Partner Presentation
Based on the Value Creation Analysis, as a team you will develop a strategy and recommendations for optimising human resource management Value Creation in your chosen Industry Partner organisation. Your team will develop an implementation plan that leverages your collective human resource management knowledge. The total marks incorporate self and peer assessment of group processes.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.2), TS (4.2)
Assessment: Transition Reflection
Students will reflect on human resource management Value Creation in the real world, and the role they see for themselves as an human resource management professional in the future in regards to value creation.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.1), TS (4.1)
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.
Resources
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Please consult Canvas for required references.
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, Value Creation Analysis
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner 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 knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2027, Online
| Unit code: | MGB372 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 192cp of previous study including 48cp of HRM major units |
| Assumed Knowledge: | This is an HR capstone. It is assumed that students will complete this unit at the end of their program. |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB370 |
Overview
A successful human resource professional requires more than content knowledge and technical skills. They also need to influence decision making through clearly articulating and demonstrating the strategic and operational value of HR practices. This capstone unit provides final year human resource students with real world opportunities to integrate and apply the content knowledge of various human resource functions and evidence based practice to demonstrate the value human resource management creates for diverse organisation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Synthesize, adapt and apply HRM knowledge to demonstrate how HRM creates value in a range of organisational contexts. [HO2.1, HO 2.2]
- Communicate human resource management knowledge and ideas effectively and professionally in oral and written forms. [PC3.1, PC3.2]
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration. [TS4.1, TS4.2]
- Apply technical skills to design performance and reward processes taking equity, equality and social responsibility into consideration. [SE5.1, SE 5.2]
Content
Module 1: Input from the real world
Module 2: Human resource management value creation
Module 3: Output providing real world deliverables
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 teaching and learning approaches in this unit incorporate several methods to engage students to reflect on their future, work with others, and learn from industry professionals and deliver value to industry partners.
The unit is modularised into three distinct phases of learning and teaching. Industry input, research and critical analysis, are the focus in the first module, which requires the students to engage with online learning resources, the Professional Presentation Masterclass and industry seminars.
The second module is entirely online and augments the human resource management knowledge students have developed throughout their degree with human resource management Value Creation case studies. With online resources and a workshop-based Reflective Practitioner Masterclass, this phase focuses on the reflective work of thinking about the future of human resource management. With the support of online activities and tools, students critically reflect on their future role in human resource management Value Creation.
The final module of the unit engages in output to industry, pivoting student focus from their studies to life-long reflective practice in the Real World.
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 three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your ability to influence decision making through clearly articulating and demonstrating the strategic and operational value of HR practices. The first assessment sees you work in a group to develop an integrated HRM solution that creates value for a sponsoring organisation. Assessment 2 sees you present your solution to the organisation and assessment 3 see you reflect on your learning and subsequently develop an individual, personal career-focused portfolio.
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: Value Creation Analysis
Students will be allocated into teams early in the semester. Each team is required to select one Industry Partner and analyse the organisation to determine the role human resource management plays in Value Creation. In undertaking this research, the team will ensure that they develop effective teamwork practices for the upcoming Industry Partner Presentation. The total marks incorporate self and peer assessment of group processes.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), TS (4.2), SE (5.1, 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Industry Partner Presentation
Based on the Value Creation Analysis, as a team you will develop a strategy and recommendations for optimising human resource management Value Creation in your chosen Industry Partner organisation. Your team will develop an implementation plan that leverages your collective human resource management knowledge. The total marks incorporate self and peer assessment of group processes.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.2), TS (4.2)
Assessment: Transition Reflection
Students will reflect on human resource management Value Creation in the real world, and the role they see for themselves as an human resource management professional in the future in regards to value creation.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.1), TS (4.1)
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.
Resources
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Please consult Canvas for required references.
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, Value Creation Analysis
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner 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 knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2027, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB372 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 192cp of previous study including 48cp of HRM major units |
| Assumed Knowledge: | This is an HR capstone. It is assumed that students will complete this unit at the end of their program. |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB370 |
| Coordinator: | Michelle Keeffe | mj.keeffe@qut.edu.au |
Overview
A successful human resource professional requires more than content knowledge and technical skills. They also need to influence decision making through clearly articulating and demonstrating the strategic and operational value of HR practices. This capstone unit provides final year human resource students with real world opportunities to integrate and apply the content knowledge of various human resource functions and evidence based practice to demonstrate the value human resource management creates for diverse organisation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Synthesize, adapt and apply HRM knowledge to demonstrate how HRM creates value in a range of organisational contexts. [HO2.1, HO 2.2]
- Communicate human resource management knowledge and ideas effectively and professionally in oral and written forms. [PC3.1, PC3.2]
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration. [TS4.1, TS4.2]
- Apply technical skills to design performance and reward processes taking equity, equality and social responsibility into consideration. [SE5.1, SE 5.2]
Content
Module 1: Input from the real world
Module 2: Human resource management value creation
Module 3: Output providing real world deliverables
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 teaching and learning approaches in this unit incorporate several methods to engage students to reflect on their future, work with others, and learn from industry professionals and deliver value to industry partners.
The unit is modularised into three distinct phases of learning and teaching. Industry input, research and critical analysis, are the focus in the first module, which requires the students to engage with online learning resources, the Professional Presentation Masterclass and industry seminars.
The second module is entirely online and augments the human resource management knowledge students have developed throughout their degree with human resource management Value Creation case studies. With online resources and a workshop-based Reflective Practitioner Masterclass, this phase focuses on the reflective work of thinking about the future of human resource management. With the support of online activities and tools, students critically reflect on their future role in human resource management Value Creation.
The final module of the unit engages in output to industry, pivoting student focus from their studies to life-long reflective practice in the Real World.
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 three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your ability to influence decision making through clearly articulating and demonstrating the strategic and operational value of HR practices. The first assessment sees you work in a group to develop an integrated HRM solution that creates value for a sponsoring organisation. Assessment 2 sees you present your solution to the organisation and assessment 3 see you reflect on your learning and subsequently develop an individual, personal career-focused portfolio.
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: Value Creation Analysis
Students will be allocated into teams early in the semester. Each team is required to select one Industry Partner and analyse the organisation to determine the role human resource management plays in Value Creation. In undertaking this research, the team will ensure that they develop effective teamwork practices for the upcoming Industry Partner Presentation. The total marks incorporate self and peer assessment of group processes.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), TS (4.2), SE (5.1, 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Industry Partner Presentation
Based on the Value Creation Analysis, as a team you will develop a strategy and recommendations for optimising human resource management Value Creation in your chosen Industry Partner organisation. Your team will develop an implementation plan that leverages your collective human resource management knowledge. The total marks incorporate self and peer assessment of group processes.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.2), TS (4.2)
Assessment: Transition Reflection
Students will reflect on human resource management Value Creation in the real world, and the role they see for themselves as an human resource management professional in the future in regards to value creation.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.1), TS (4.1)
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.
Resources
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Please consult Canvas for required references.
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, Value Creation Analysis
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner 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 knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2027, Online
| Unit code: | MGB372 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 192cp of previous study including 48cp of HRM major units |
| Assumed Knowledge: | This is an HR capstone. It is assumed that students will complete this unit at the end of their program. |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB370 |
Overview
A successful human resource professional requires more than content knowledge and technical skills. They also need to influence decision making through clearly articulating and demonstrating the strategic and operational value of HR practices. This capstone unit provides final year human resource students with real world opportunities to integrate and apply the content knowledge of various human resource functions and evidence based practice to demonstrate the value human resource management creates for diverse organisation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Synthesize, adapt and apply HRM knowledge to demonstrate how HRM creates value in a range of organisational contexts. [HO2.1, HO 2.2]
- Communicate human resource management knowledge and ideas effectively and professionally in oral and written forms. [PC3.1, PC3.2]
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration. [TS4.1, TS4.2]
- Apply technical skills to design performance and reward processes taking equity, equality and social responsibility into consideration. [SE5.1, SE 5.2]
Content
Module 1: Input from the real world
Module 2: Human resource management value creation
Module 3: Output providing real world deliverables
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 teaching and learning approaches in this unit incorporate several methods to engage students to reflect on their future, work with others, and learn from industry professionals and deliver value to industry partners.
The unit is modularised into three distinct phases of learning and teaching. Industry input, research and critical analysis, are the focus in the first module, which requires the students to engage with online learning resources, the Professional Presentation Masterclass and industry seminars.
The second module is entirely online and augments the human resource management knowledge students have developed throughout their degree with human resource management Value Creation case studies. With online resources and a workshop-based Reflective Practitioner Masterclass, this phase focuses on the reflective work of thinking about the future of human resource management. With the support of online activities and tools, students critically reflect on their future role in human resource management Value Creation.
The final module of the unit engages in output to industry, pivoting student focus from their studies to life-long reflective practice in the Real World.
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 three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing your ability to influence decision making through clearly articulating and demonstrating the strategic and operational value of HR practices. The first assessment sees you work in a group to develop an integrated HRM solution that creates value for a sponsoring organisation. Assessment 2 sees you present your solution to the organisation and assessment 3 see you reflect on your learning and subsequently develop an individual, personal career-focused portfolio.
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: Value Creation Analysis
Students will be allocated into teams early in the semester. Each team is required to select one Industry Partner and analyse the organisation to determine the role human resource management plays in Value Creation. In undertaking this research, the team will ensure that they develop effective teamwork practices for the upcoming Industry Partner Presentation. The total marks incorporate self and peer assessment of group processes.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.1), TS (4.2), SE (5.1, 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Industry Partner Presentation
Based on the Value Creation Analysis, as a team you will develop a strategy and recommendations for optimising human resource management Value Creation in your chosen Industry Partner organisation. Your team will develop an implementation plan that leverages your collective human resource management knowledge. The total marks incorporate self and peer assessment of group processes.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.2), TS (4.2)
Assessment: Transition Reflection
Students will reflect on human resource management Value Creation in the real world, and the role they see for themselves as an human resource management professional in the future in regards to value creation.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.1), TS (4.1)
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.
Resources
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Please consult Canvas for required references.
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, Value Creation Analysis
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner 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 knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Value Creation Analysis - 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, Industry Partner Presentation, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Transition Reflection - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Industry Partner Presentation - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Transition Reflection - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Value Creation Analysis, Industry Partner Presentation - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Value Creation Analysis