Managing Remuneration, Benefits & MotivationUnit OverviewThis unit focuses on managing employee remuneration and benefits in contemporary organisations. It gives students a broad understanding

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Unit Outline

MBS668Managing Remuneration, Benefits & MotivationTeaching Period: T3 CREATEDATE @ "YYYY" * MERGEFORMAT 2024

This guide should be used in conjunction with the Handbook as the official source of information about this unit.

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Unit coordinator: Dr Deanna de ZilwaSouth Street Campus.

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Contents

TOC o "1-3" h z u 1Unit details PAGEREF _Toc151632543 h 31.1Unit Overview PAGEREF _Toc151632544 h 31.2Learning outcomes PAGEREF _Toc151632545 h 31.3Graduate attributes PAGEREF _Toc151632546 h 31.4Strategic themes PAGEREF _Toc151632547 h 41.5General guidance and requirements PAGEREF _Toc151632548 h 41.5.1Inclusivity Statement PAGEREF _Toc151632549 h 41.5.2In case of unforeseen disruption to learning and teaching PAGEREF _Toc151632550 h 41.5.3Where to get help for your learning success and wellbeing PAGEREF _Toc151632551 h 41.5.4Key dates and considerations for withdrawing from this unit PAGEREF _Toc151632552 h 41.5.5Where to find your class PAGEREF _Toc151632553 h 52Contact details PAGEREF _Toc151632554 h 62.1 Unit Coordinator ..6

3How to study this unit PAGEREF _Toc151632557 h 73.1Approach to learning PAGEREF _Toc151632558 h 73.1.1Learning approach underpinning unit PAGEREF _Toc151632559 h 73.1.2Unit changes in response to student feedback PAGEREF _Toc151632560 h 73.2Learning activities & requirements PAGEREF _Toc151632561 h 73.2.1Overall expectations PAGEREF _Toc151632562 h 83.2.2Learning activities and details PAGEREF _Toc151632563 h 83.3Expected time commitment PAGEREF _Toc151632564 h 84Unit Schedule PAGEREF _Toc151632565 h 95Assessments PAGEREF _Toc151632566 h 115.1Assessment summary PAGEREF _Toc151632567 h 115.2Assessment information PAGEREF _Toc151632568 h 115.2.1Assessment 1 - name PAGEREF _Toc151632569 h 115.2.2Assessment 2 - name PAGEREF _Toc151632570 h 135.2.3Assessment 3 - name PAGEREF _Toc151632571 h 175.3Academic integrity PAGEREF _Toc151632572 h 225.4Extensions and late submissions PAGEREF _Toc151632573 h 225.5Determination of the final grade PAGEREF _Toc151632574 h 226Learning resources PAGEREF _Toc151632575 h 236.1All learning resources PAGEREF _Toc151632576 h 236.2Essential learning resources PAGEREF _Toc151632577 h 237Academic Advice and Student Support PAGEREF _Toc151632578 h 24

Unit detailsWelcome to:

MBS668

Managing Remuneration, Benefits & MotivationUnit OverviewThis unit focuses on managing employee remuneration and benefits in contemporary organisations. It gives students a broad understanding of the theoretical frameworks underpinning the links between work behaviours and pay, and practical experience in designing and evaluating an effective remuneration system. Topics include the mechanisms of determining relative job worth when establishing pay structures; the link between motivation theory and the use of incentive systems in performance management; the impact of economic theory and the broader environment in wage determination.

Learning outcomesThis unit enables you to demonstrate your achievement of the following unit learning outcomes.

Unit Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes

ULO1 Demonstrate specialised knowledge of remuneration and benefits management. CLO1

ULO2 Apply integrated knowledge of remuneration and benefits management to practical contexts management to a situation in order to analyse problems and opportunities. CLO2

ULO3 Exhibit effective communication and interpersonal skills in working with stakeholders in a variety of contexts. CLO3

ULO4 Evaluate issues and problems related to remuneration management and structure evidence-based conclusions CLO4

ULO5 Demonstrate the capability to engage in lifelong learning

ULO6 Display the capability to think across cultures and contexts

ULO7 Integrate knowledge of ethical issues into professional practice

CLO5

CLO6

CLO7

Graduate attributes

This unit will contribute to the development of the following Graduate Attributes:

Communication

Critical and creative thinking

Social interaction

Independent and lifelong learning

Ethics

Social justice

Global perspective

Interdisciplinarity

In-depth knowledge of a field of study

Strategic themesAs an institution, the strategic themes of sustainability, equity, diversity & inclusion, and first nations guide and shape much of our activity.

General guidance and requirementsInclusivity StatementMurdoch University strives to be a place of belonging for all staff and students. We are committed to supporting and celebrating all community members including all abilities, ethnicities or religions, sexual or gender identities. Homophobia, transphobia, racism, and ablism are not tolerated.

For help and support, please see information and contacts in Health & wellbeing in myMurdoch.

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For individual needs, consult with Access and Inclusion to see if an individual Access and Inclusion (EQAL) plan is appropriate, or for specific assessment item adjustments, see your Unit Coordinator.

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This includes:

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Key dates and considerations for withdrawing from this unitIf you are considering withdrawing from this unit, see the Withdrawing page for general information and implications.

See the Teaching Periods page for implications of withdrawing at different times of the teaching period, including Census Date, and search for the specific dates for your current teaching period.

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Contact detailsDr Deanna de ZilwaName: Insert picture here

Preferred name and pronouns: Name: Dr Deanna de ZilwaPronouns: She/Her School: School of Business Campus: South Street Email: d.dezilwa@murdoch.edu.au Teaching teamYou will be notified who your teaching team is at the beginning of the teaching period. The teaching team member will provide you with their contact details.

How to study this unitApproach to learningLearning approach underpinning unitTo gain maximum benefit from this unit students are expected to apply the theory they learn to real life situations. By keeping abreast of current motivation, reward and performance management issues reported in the media, students will deepen their understanding of the issues and how they may be resolved.

Students will benefit from pre-reading the relevant chapters in the text. Face-to-face sessions will explain the theory behind the concepts but will primarily be about practical application in real organisations.

Content for this unit have been pre-recorded and must be watched via the Echo portal (or through the link on Moodle) before the session, twenty-four hours during the teaching period. Please check handbook and timetables for specific session details. Each topic has three interconnected components: pre-workshop, workshop and post-workshop.

Pre-workshop will include video podcasts, online readings, discussion and other collaborative learning

activities.

Workshops will include a review of the pre-workshop materials, discussion questions, case studies and other

applied learning activities.

Post-workshop will include summarising, collaborating and reflecting on the topic/s covered.

Unit changes in response to student feedbackPrevious students have provided us with feedback to improve this unit. Please help us continue this feedback cycle by completing your own unit survey which will open toward the end of teaching. You can find your Myfeedback surveys at http://myfeedback.murdoch.edu.au/.

Learning activities & requirementsYou need to commit to at least 10 hours a week of study for this unit as you need time to learn the basics about the theories and models (frameworks) and how to apply them effectively.

Overall expectationsYou must complete the pre-workshop activities located on the unit website on time and preferably before the corresponding session.

Pre and post workshop activities, particularly the quizzes, should be done on a computer or tablet (not a phone) with good internet access.

Internal students must attend classes.

Follow the instructions and use the templates and resources provided for this units assessment.

Treat teaching staff and other students with respect.

Learning activities and detailsEach learning session in this unit is split into three core elements to help you master key aspects. They are:

Pre-workshop: Pre-workshop activities are done online in the unit website and consist of a series of videos, activities, and references to interesting websites relevant to the session topic/s. Here is where you learn the fundamentals of theories and models used in performance and reward management (the frameworks).

Workshop: Workshop activities are done in class by internal students (usually in groups) using the activities provided in class by their tutor. Students must attend classes and bring a laptop/tablet so successfully work on activities.

Post-workshop: The Reflection section provides questions to discuss in the light of the topic/s covered in each session. Your lecturer may use it for class discussion as well to help you apply your learning in the real-life scenario. Most sessions will have practice quizzes to test your knowledge.

You need to have an appropriate computer, laptop, or tablet to complete these as a phone does not have a sufficiently large screen.

Expected time commitmentAs this is a 3-credit point unit, we expect you to spend at a minimum 12.5 hours per topic for the total weeks of this teaching period (or 150 hours overall) working on this unit.

Unit ScheduleSee myMurdoch Learning for details of all learning activities and assessments. Go to TeachingTimetables or myCalendar to see your scheduled class times.

Timetable specifics subject to change. You will be notified of changes by the Teaching Team.

Week Date commencing Topic Assessment due date

Week Topic Reading Wk 1 Topic 1: Government regulation Read UILG before the first session Wk 2 Topic 2: EEO and gender equity Armstrongs Handbook of Reward Management Practice: Improving performance through reward (2019)

Chapter 11 Wk 3 Topic 3: Total rewards Armstrongs Handbook of Reward Management Practice: Improving performance through reward (2019)

Chapters 1 and 3 Wk 4 Topic 4: Strategic rewards Armstrongs Handbook of Reward Management Practice: Improving performance through reward (2019)

Chapter 2 Assignment 1 due Tuesday 17 September 2024.

Wk 5 Topic 5: Evaluating Jobs for Pay Purposes Armstrongs Handbook of Reward Management Practice: Improving performance through reward (2019)

Chapter 13 Wk 6 Topic 6: Fundamentals of pay design Armstrongs Handbook of Reward Management Practice: Improving performance through reward (2019)

Chapter 15 Wk 7 Topic 7: Person based pay. (Competency/skill/ senior staff) Armstrongs Handbook of Reward Management Practice: Improving performance through reward (2019)

Chapter 16 (Pages 199-205) Wk 8 Topic 8: Motivation and rewards (Part 1) Shields (2007) Managing employee performance and reward: Concepts, Practices and Strategies, Chapter 2. (URL link to library ebook available from the units LMS

site). Assignment 2 due

Tuesday 15 October 2024.

Wk 9 Topic 9: Motivation and rewards (Part 2) Armstrongs Handbook of Reward Management Practice: Improving performance through reward (2019)

Chapter 7 Wk 10 Topic 10: Performance Management Armstrongs Handbook of Reward Management Practice: Improving performance through reward (2019)

Chapter 9 Wk 11 Topic 11: Discretionary and contingent rewards Shields (2007) Managing employee performance and

reward: Concepts, Practices and Strategies, Part II (URL link to library ebook available from the units LMS site). Wk 12 Topic 12: Assignment preparation and consultation This session is set aside for unit review, assignment preparation and consultation. Assignment 3 due

Tuesday 12 November 2024.

AssessmentsAssessment for this unit is conducted in accordance with the Assessment Policy.

Assessment summary# Assessment Name Unit Learning Outcomes Weight % Individual or Group Due Dateand Time

1 Assignment 1 ULO 1, 5 20% Individual 17

September

2 Assignment 2 ULO 1-7 40% Group 15 October

3 Assignment 3 ULO 1-7 40% Group 12 November

Assessment informationAssessment 1 Media Analysis 20%

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION

(Individual Assignment, 750 words)

Students should find a media report about a case relating to gender pay inequity or equal opportunities in accessing rewards and benefits issues in a company. Any company in any industry (i.e., mining, media, nursing, education or hospitality) can be used for this assignment. The media report can be from a newspaper, magazine, TV, radio, podcast or web page. Students should then provide an analysis of the issue, which includes the following aspects:

Background: Identify the company, country, industry and briefly introduce the issue.

Analyse this case: what happened, why did it occur, what was the impact of the event for the employees affected by the event.

Resolutions and recommendations: through the lens of theories learnt from this unit, propose resolutions about how the organisation can resolve this issue, and provide practical and feasible recommendations of actions employees could take to improve their situation.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Upload your assignment to the units LMS site, please dont use a cover sheet as this increases plagiarism detection score, just make sure that your name and ID Number is on the assignment.

HOW IT IS ASSESSED

Assignment 1 Marking Rubric:

Assessment Criteria Marks High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail

Criteria 1:

Depth & breadth of research. /5 Excellent depth and breadth of research. Very good depth and breadth of research, a wide range of relevant sources are used in the assignment. Good depth and breadth of research. Satisfactory level and depth of research. Insufficient evidence of research, assignment relies on one or two sources.

Criteria 2:

Critical analysis of /5 Excellent, deep level of analysis of the issue.

Exploring the impact of the issue for employees.

The analysis could identify the relevant legislation the action breaches, explaining how the event breaches this legislation. Very good analysis of the issue. Exploring the impact of the issue for employees. Good analysis of the issue. Solid attempt to explore the impact of the event for employees however this work needs development. Satisfactory analysis of the issue. Several ways that the analysis could be improved. Weak level of analysis, assignment describes the issue rather than critically evaluating its impact on employees.

issues (gender pay inequality or equal opportunities in accessing rewards and benefits). Investigation of the impact of the event for the employees, moving beyond describing the event. Criteria 3: Structure and development of the argument. /3 Excellent, logical coherent development of an argument. Very good development of an argument, with a few issues in sequencing points. Good development of argument, however there could be some gaps, or sequencing issues. Satisfactory development of argument, however editing and or additional points would have improved the assignment. Unsatisfactory, major issues with missing information, argument doesnt flow logically with one point leading to the next.

Criteria 4:

Clarity and quality of writing. /5 Excellent, sophisticated, persuasive, well- reasoned argument. Very well written, rational persuasive argument. Good clear logical argument describes rather than evaluates issues. Satisfactory clarity although improved proof reading and editing was required. Unsatisfactory, several issues with clarity and quality of writing.

Criteria 5:

Accurate referencing of sources following the APA7 reference style. /2 Excellent adherence to the citation conventions of the APA7 reference style. Very good adherence to the conventions of the APA7 reference style (A few omissions or errors). Good adherence to the conventions of the APA7 reference style (Several omissions or errors). Satisfactory attempt to adhere to the conventions of the APA7 reference style. No evidence of adherence to the conventions of the APA7 reference style.

Total Marks /20 Assessment 2 - Pay and Benefit Plan (40%)

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION

Group Assignment. Develop a Pay and Benefit Plan for an organisation

2000 Words (plus minus 10%)

In groups of 3-4 students, select a company and design a well-thought out Pay and Benefit (P&B) Plan that meets both the employee needs and employers objectives. You may include the following:

Identify the objectives;Conduct a Needs Assessment;Formulate the P&B Plan;Communicate the plan to the employees;Develop a continuous evaluation process for the plan.

As a group you must prepare a short report (2000 words) on the development of the P&B Plan. You should include:

Cover Page Professional

Executive Summary (focus on your recommendations)

Table of Contents

Introduction (A hook that interests the reader)

Detailed Plan with discussion, findings, conclusions and recommendations with reference to theories and concepts learnt in this unit.

Reference List

Appendices (not compulsory, only for additional details that may complement the report)

Your report should include headings; you must include at least 10 relevant academic references (2010+). Writing format: 1.5 line spacing, 12 point Arial or Times New Romans, with Margins 2.5cm.

Include all in-text citations and end text references as per the Murdoch guidelines http://library.murdoch.edu.au/Students/Referencing/ . You should use APA7 referencing style.

N.B.: There is a 10% over/under allowance for the word count for this report (from 1800 to 2200). The word count starts the page after the table of contents and continues until the last word before the reference list. However, if you find you have insufficient space to present your plan, it is acceptable to attach some information as appendices. If you do attach appendices, it is very important that these are only supporting information, and the critical discussion is contained in the body of the report.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR GROUP WORK!

All work which groups carry out must be done on a cloud-based productivity platform. You may choose one of the two following free services.

Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus

This is Microsofts online version of the Office suite of productivity programs. Your enrolment at Murdoch gives you free access to the premium version of this service. You may access this service from up to five devices you own. This service allows easy collaborative work amongst your group, eliminating version control issues, and providing a method to track contributions. You can get more information about how to install and access Office 365 here: https://askmurdoch.custhelp.com/app/askmurdoch/answers/detail/a_id/1212/~/microsoftoffice-for- students . For South St students, the ITS Help Desk (just inside the door of the library) is a great resource to quickly set this service up on your device.

Google Docs

For anyone who has any type of Google account (for instance, YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps) you automatically have access to the free Google Docs service. Google Docs programs look and behave in a very similar manner to MS Office programs. Simply use the Chrome browser to log in to your Google account, and go to http://docs.google.com.There are two reasons using one of these services is mandatory. 1) Distributed and collaborative ICT is rapidly becoming the primary tool for productivity applications, and 2) the Google system provides a means of tracking contributions and activity by group members. In the event that a group member (or members) challenge the mark of another member due to a lack of effective contribution, this is the primary method of investigating and verifying claims.

Important information about working in groups.

The purpose of the group work in this unit is to develop students group work capabilities, as working collaboratively with a variety of diverse teams is a frequent workplace requirement. Group work is a learning outcome for this unit.

You are encouraged to form groups with consideration of the following:

Complementary skills. Ideally, your team will have people who have skills and abilities that complement each other. For example, one person has great ability and skill in writing, another is very good at research, and the third is a competent team coordinator to keep tracking the progress and quality of your assignment.

Understanding each others personality types. An in-class activity will be scheduled in the first session to help increase your self-awareness, and so teammates can better understand your work preferences and behaviours.

Accommodate each others external commitments. Your Unit Coordinator is very aware of challenges faced by students who work or have caring commitments. Your teammates may not be available at the same time as you are, however, we urge you to develop practical ways to ensure the team can function effectively with asynchronous availability.

It is important that all work is conducted on one of the cloud platforms mentioned in the previous section. In the event that a group attempts to seek a differentiated mark amongst members on the grounds of lack of contribution or poor-quality contribution, it is the information recorded on these systems that will assist in making a determination.

If a dispute arises that results in group members seeking a differentiated mark, the following resolution procedures will apply:

The group is required to mediate the dispute in good faith. We remind all students that this assessment is designed to run across the entire teaching period, so it is in your best interests to approach intra-group relations with the intention to work productively and effectively. The outcomes from group mediation can include:

an acknowledgement that a problem occurred, and one or more people may be culpable;an agreement to improve the performance or behaviour in question, and a commitment to reparative contributions to progress the assessment.

HOW TO SUBMIT

One student per group to submit the Group Report via LMS.

HOW IT IS ASSESSED

Assignment 2 Marking rubric

Assessment Criteria Marks High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail

Criteria 1:

Depth & breadth of research. /10 Excellent depth and breadth of research. Very good depth and breadth of research, a wide range of relevant sources are used in the assignment. Good depth and breadth of research. Satisfactory level and depth of research. Insufficient evidence of research, assignment relies on one or two sources.

Criteria 2: Comprehensive, well- /10 Excellent Pay and Benefits Plan which is appropriate for the company and industry and offers several opportunities to motivate employees and improve their productivity and performance. . Very good Pay and Benefits Plan which is appropriate for the company and industry. The report identifies how the Pay & Benefit Plan will motivate employees and improve their productivity and performance. Good Pay and Benefits Plan which is appropriate for the company and industry. Satisfactory Pay and Benefits Plan however some improvements were required.

The report does not consider Pay and Benefits for different types of employees. Weak report, it only focuses on Pay of Benefits. It does not explain how the Pay Structure was determined or how the Benefits will improve employees productivity.

reasoned, Pay and Benefits Plan which is relevant and appropriate for the company and its employees. Criteria 3: Structure and development of the argument. /10 Excellent, logical coherent development of an argument. Very good development of an argument, with a few issues in sequencing points. Good development of argument, however there could be some gaps, or Satisfactory development of argument, however editing and or additional Unsatisfactory, major issues with missing information, argument doesnt

sequencing issues. points would flow logically with

have improved one point leading

the assignment. to the next.

Criteria 4:

Clarity and quality of writing. /5 Excellent, sophisticated, persuasive, well- reasoned argument. Very well written, rational persuasive argument. Good clear logical argument describes rather than evaluates Satisfactory clarity although improved proof reading and Unsatisfactory, several issues with clarity and quality of writing.

issues. editing was required. Criteria 5:

Accurate referencing /5 Excellent adherence to the citation conventions of the APA7 reference style. Very good adherence to the conventions of the APA7 reference style (A few omissions or errors). Good adherence to the conventions of the APA7 reference style (Several omissions or errors). Satisfactory attempt to adhere to the conventions of the APA7 reference style. No evidence of adherence to the conventions of the APA7 reference style.

of sources following the APA7 reference style. Total Marks /40

5.2.3 Assessment 3 - Assessment 3 HCM Technology Proposal Evaluation (40%)

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION

Group Assignment. Identify Vendors and Select the Best Human Capital Management (HCM)Technology: Proposal Evaluation (2000 words plus minus 10%)

Based on the P&B Plan proposed in Assignment 2, the company decides to invite 3 vendors to provide technological solution to achieve your objectives. In Assignment 3, your team will identify prospective vendors, discuss the strength and weakness from each option, and select the best vendor and HCM Solution that suits your requirements.

Having identified the gaps in the P&B Plan and having developed a proposed plan as part of Assignment 2, confirm your requirements by exploring internet and discussions with technology experts to jumpstart your digital journey. Research available solutions and identify what your own industry peers are using. Shortlist potential vendors. Develop a Vendor Guide to share with the vendors and invite them to submit their proposals. Assess vendors in terms of Technology, Quality, Responsiveness, Delivery, Cost, Environment, and Business. Evaluate responses, negotiate, and remain on top of the industry trends in HCM Technologies. Following steps will help you structure the report:

Vendor Guide (tender invite)

Develop a document of what your organisation wants the vendors to provide.

Determine major components vendors should include in their proposal, including both functional and technical requirements for the HCM technology.

Develop Vendor Response Matrix: indicate point values and selection criteria about how these components will be scored/ weighted.

Evaluation Summary (3 vendors)

Vendors Proposal Evaluation: develop the following 2 matrices and give point values to the functional and technical specifications of the proposed HCM systems:

Matrix 1: Vendors written proposal evaluation;Matrix 2: Vendors demonstration evaluation

Evaluation outcomes: give point values to each vendor based on the 2 matrices.

Vendors Reference Check Matrix

What to check?

With whom?

How to check?

How to rate reference check feedback?

Evaluation Timeline/Milestones

Identify a timeline and key milestones of the HCM solution selection project, from inviting vendors to the final system go-live and hand-over to your organisation.

Design a follow-up evaluation procedure to verify the effectiveness of the HCM solution.

As a group, you must prepare a short report (2000 words) on Process of Evaluation of HCM Technologies to implement the P&B Plan. You should include:

Cover Page Professional

Executive Summary (focus on your recommendations)

Table of Contents

Introduction (A hook that interests the reader)

Detailed discussions as per the suggestions mentioned above. The steps mentioned above and the Marking Rubric both should guide you in selecting appropriate sub-headings in this section.

Reference List

Appendices (this is not compulsory, can be used only for essential details that complement the report)

Your report should include headings; you must include at least 10 relevant academic references (2010+). Writing format: 1.5 line spacing, 12 point Arial or Times New Romans, with Margins 2.5cm.

Include all in text citations and end text references as per the Murdoch guidelines http://library.murdoch.edu.au/Students/Referencing/. You should use APA7 referencing style.

Your report should include headings; you must include at least 10 relevant academic references (2010+). Writing format: 1.5 line spacing, 12 point Arial or Times New Romans, with Margins 2.5cm.

Include all in text citations and end text references as per the Murdoch guidelines http://library.murdoch.edu.au/Students/Referencing/. You should use APA7 referencing style.

N.B.: There is a 10% over/under allowance for the word count for this report (from 1800 to 2200). The word count starts the page after the table of contents, and continues until the last word before the reference list. However, if you find you have insufficient space to present your plan, it is acceptable to attach some information as appendices. If you do attach appendices, it is very important that these are only supporting information, and critical discussions should be presented in the body of the report.

HOW TO SUBMIT

One person per group to submit the Group Report via LMS.

HOW IT IS ASSESSED

Assignment 3 Marking rubric

Assessment Criteria Marks High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail

Criteria 1:

Criteria 2: /10 Excellent HCM software

vendor report which is appropriate for the company and industry and offers several opportunities to motivate employees and improve their productivity and performance. Very good The report

identifies how the HCM software vendors product will motivate employees and improve their productivity and performance. Good

HCM software vendor assessment which is appropriate for the company and industry. Satisfactory however some improvements were required. The report does not consider whether the particular HCM software vendor meets the broad range of the companies objectives. Weak report,

It only focuses on one or two HCM software vendors. It does not explain how the HCM software vendors product will improve employees productivity.

Comprehensive, well- reasoned, HCM software vendor assessment report is relevant and appropriate for the company and its employees. Criteria 3: /10 Excellent, logical Very good Good development Satisfactory Unsatisfactory, major

Structure and coherent development of an of argument, development of issues with missing

development of the argument. development of an

argument. argument, with a

few issues in sequencing points. however there

could be some gaps, or argument, however

editing and or additional points information,

argument doesnt flow logically with

sequencing issues. would have one point leading to

improved the the next.

assignment. Criteria 4: /5 Excellent, Very well written, Good clear logical Satisfactory clarity Unsatisfactory,

Clarity and quality of writing. sophisticated,

persuasive, well- reasoned argument. rational persuasive argument. argument

describes rather than evaluates although improved

proof reading and editing was required. several issues with

clarity and quality of writing.

issues. Criteria 5: /5 Excellent adherence to the citation conventions of the APA7 reference style. Very good adherence to the conventions of the APA7 reference style (A few omissions or errors). Good adherence to the conventions of the APA7 reference style (Several omissions or errors). Satisfactory attempt to adhere to the conventions of the APA7 reference style. No evidence of adherence to the conventions of the APA7 reference style.

Accurate referencing of sources following the APA7 reference style. Total Marks /40 Academic integrity

Murdoch University expects students and staff to pursue the highest standards of integrity in all academic activity. Academic integrity involves behaving ethically and honestly in scholarship and relies on respect for others ideas through proper acknowledgement and referencing of publications.

Academic misconduct is treated seriously and penalties may apply.

More information about academic integrity can be found at https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/AcademicIntegrity. To help you learn about academic integrity practices, all students are required to complete the Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100). Please also note the library citation guide.Murdoch University makes use of content matching software to detect submitted work that is not original. When you submit an assessment to myMurdoch Learning, it is checked by this software. Your Unit Coordinator may apply other processes to verify that your submitted assessment is your own work.

In this unit, we undertake these practices to assure academic integrity:

Extensions and late submissions

This unit follows Murdoch policies and procedures with regards to extensions and late submissions, supplementary and deferred assessment. For an extension to be given, normally a medical certificate needs to be provided.

Late submission will be penalised by 5% of the total available mark for each 24 hours or part thereof that the assignment is overdue.

Students who feel that their disability, medical condition or disability caring responsibilities may impact on their capacity meet assessment submission are strongly advised to visit Access and Inclusion as early as possible to discuss potential needs and assistance.

Determination of the final grade

Component assessment marks will be combined to give you an overall mark out of 100. To pass this unit, you must achieve an overall mark of 50 or more out of 100.

Refer to Reporting of Results in the Assessment Policy for more information about marks and grades.

All learning resources

Your learning resources and any updates are provided through myMurdoch Learning (LMS) in the myMurdoch portal.Learning resources within the myMurdoch Learning online environment for this unit will be:

integrated within the sections and learning activities, and/or

through tools such as:

My Unit Readings

Collaborate

Echo360

PebblePadThe specific types of learning resources that we use include essential textbook and recommended reading materials.

Essential learning resources

Essential to success in this unit are these learning resources:

Resource details Resource type Available

Armstrong, M. (2019). Armstrong's handbook of reward management practice: Improving performance through reward. 6th ed. London, Philadelphia: Kogan ISBN- 978 0 7494 8436 1 [Paperback Version]

ISBN- 978 0 7494 8437 8 [eBook Version] Essential Textbook The textbook for this unit is also available online and free through the Murdoch University Library (See link below).

The unit text can be purchased at Booktopia here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/armstrong-s-handbook-of- reward-management-practice-michael-armstrong/book/9780749484361.htmlIt is also available on the library website here: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/murdoch/detail.action?docID=5639373 Other recommended learning resources

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Armstrong, M. (2012). Armstrong's handbook of reward management practice: Improving performance through reward. 4th ed. London; Philadelphia: Kogan [Electronic Version] Alternate Textbook Note that this online textbook is an older version but is still an appropriate resource for students.

Shields, J. (2007). Managing Employee Performance and Reward: Concepts, Practices, Strategies. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. http://murdoch.eblib.com.au/patro n/FullRecord.aspx?p=307387 Alternate Textbook Academic integrityMurdoch University expects students and staff to pursue the highest standards of integrity in all academic activity. Academic integrity involves behaving ethically and honestly in scholarship and relies on respect for others ideas through proper acknowledgement and referencing of publications.

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