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WORK1100: Introduction to Managing People at Work
2027 unit information
Although new technologies are reshaping jobs and industries, people remain at the heart of every organisation. Knowing how to manage people is thus a highly valued capability. This unit provides the foundational knowledge to successfully manage people at work, drawing on and integrating key insights from the fields of human resource management (HRM), employment relations (ER) and organisational behaviour (OB). Through real-world examples and bespoke case studies co-designed with industry partners, this unit prepares students for diverse and rewarding careers where people, strategy and organisational success meet. Whether aspiring to work with clients, lead teams, shape workplace relations policies, or influence organisational culture, this unit will equip students with the essential practical knowledge and person-centred competencies that leading employers are looking for.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Work and Organisational Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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WORK1003 or WORK1004 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Explain the foundational concepts and purposes of human resource management, employment relations and organisational behaviour.
- LO2. Describe and apply foundational people management practices to straightforward workplace scenarios.
- LO3. Identify how economic, legal, institutional, and social factors shape the management of people at work.
- LO4. Analyse and recommend possible solutions for common people‑management challenges.
- LO5. Locate, use, and evaluate credible information and data sources that support evidence‑based approaches to managing people at work.
- LO6. Communicate introductory people-management concepts and strategies clearly and professionally, including via collaboration in small groups.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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