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MGO5120 · Ethics and legal issues in human resource management

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Management

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

This unit introduces key concepts and frameworks for understanding legal and ethical context in human resource management. The unit is founded in evidence-based research and practice-based applications which guide implementation in contemporary organisations. The unit content has been developed to promote inquiry, acknowledge the realities of contemporary legal and ethical challenges and apply new learning in uncertain times.

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
Monash OnlineTeaching period 3Monash Online (MO)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
11 - WrittenWritten40%
22 - WrittenWritten60%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

  1. demonstrate understanding of HRM-related considerations and challenges posed by the intersection of legal and ethical issues in a dynamic and uncertain work environment
  2. evaluate a range of debates, approaches, frameworks, and research to guide the application of legal and ethical knowledge in contemporary workplaces.
  3. demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

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