MMH250 - Workplace Conflict Resolution
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MMH350 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Sarah Steen Trimester 2: Michael Callaghan |
| Previously: | Workplace Counselling and Negotiation |
| Prerequisite: | For students commencing courses M300, D301, D321, D322, D325, D338, D366, D385 or D388 from Trimester 1 2016: MMM132 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MMH350 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1 hour class + 1 x 2 hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 1 hour recorded online class + 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week |
Content
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.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Explain the concepts and theories that underpin the processes of negotiation, mediation, advocacy and counselling. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply conflict resolution skills to the resolution of workplace problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Critically evaluate a dispute settlement process, and identify opportunities to improve the process. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Participate as an effective team member in negotiation or mediation activities. | GLO7: Teamwork |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Group of 2) Report Part A: Report (Business) | Part A: 2000 words | Part A: 20% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2: (Group of 3) Report Part A: Report (Business) | Part A: 2000 words | Part A: 20% | Week 10 |
| End-of-unit assessment task: Written Response Test | 2000 words | 50% | End-of-Unit Assessment Period |
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
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the end-of-unit assessment to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned learning outcomes included in this unit.
Learning Resource
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.
Unit Fee Information
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