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2022 unit information
MMH350
For students commencing courses M300, M307, D301, D313, D317, D321, D322, D325, D338, D366, D385 or D388 from Trimester 1 2016: MMM132
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 1 hour class + 1 x 2 hour seminar per week
1 x 1 hour recorded online class + 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week
This unit will focus on the development of skills in negotiation, mediation, advocacy, counselling and coaching/mentoring. It will bring together a number of 'hands-on' applications used in the workplace. These include activities based around current employee relations issues, performance management and other Human Resource Management (HRM) topics. The unit will be based on Australian and American theory and practice. In addition to the literature base, seminar activities will include case study exercises and role plays.
Explain the concepts and theories that underpin the processes of negotiation, mediation, advocacy and counselling
ULO2
Apply conflict resolution skills to the resolution of workplace problems
ULO3
Critically evaluate a dispute settlement process, and identify opportunities to improve the process
ULO4
Participate as an effective team member in negotiation or mediation activities
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment 1 (Group of 2) - Report
Part A: Report (Business)Part B: Reflection (peer)
Part A: 2000 wordsPart B: 500 words
Part A: 20%Part B: 5%
Assessment 2 (Group of 3) - Report
Part A: Report (Business)Part B: Reflection (self)
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned learning outcomes included in this unit.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MMH250 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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