Central Queensland University: HRMT20024 Literature Review Report

This report is a literature review assignment for HRMT20024, focusing on key aspects of human resource management. The assignment involves an annotated bibliography of five peer-reviewed journal articles. Each article is summarized, including its objective, research question, methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusion. The report also analyzes the contribution of each article to a related essay. The articles cover topics such as student and employee retention, motivational techniques, and the experiences of students in universities. The analysis highlights the importance of providing feedback, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for growth to improve employee and student satisfaction and performance. The report concludes by emphasizing the significance of motivational tools and techniques for the success of both educational institutions and healthcare organizations.

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Human Resource Management
Name of the Student
Name of the University
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Annotated Bibliography
Article 1
Full reference of the article- West, D., Heath, D., Huijser, H., Lizzio, A., Toohey, D.,
Miles, C., ... & Bronnimann, J. (2015). Learning analytics: Assisting universities with student
retention.
Objective and research question
The main objective of the research article is relating to the different reasons which
affects the retention of the different employees and students in the various universities in
Australian economy.
The research question which has been analyzed in the article is relating to the
assisting of the different universities in the retention of the students which will be suitable for
the growth of the company in a positive manner.
Method
The methodology which has been used in the respective article is relating to the SPSS
analysis wherein the different questionnaires have been provided to the different students
who will be providing with the suitable examples as it will be beneficial in understanding the
viewpoints effectively and it can be suitable for generating suitable results.
Findings and discussion
From the respective article, it can be analyzed that there are different kinds of tools
which can be suitable for motivating the employees and it will be enhancing the growth of the
companies and universities appropriately. As commented by the author, there should be
inclusion of the praise and feedback provided to the different students who are studying in the
respective universities as it will be providing them with set of clear objectives and goals

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which will be enhancing their effectiveness and save time in meetings as well. The scope
should be future driven as it will be suitable for managing the different aspects in a positive
manner and it will be enhancing the growth of the companies appropriately. There can be
seeking of the inputs and ideas which will be playing suitable role in managing the
effectiveness in the growth as it will be beneficial in giving the continual feedback which can
be enhanced for the further continual of the different activities positively which will be
setting of the objectives appropriately.
In addition, there can be extrinsic rewards such as praise along with internal
satisfaction such as helping them in understanding the tasks which are performed by them as
it can enhance their effectiveness while performing the tasks and solve the queries
appropriately which will help them in saving times in their growth and it will be suitable for
the prospects related to growth. There should be appropriate training procedures as it will be
suitable for managing the effectiveness and reward for the attitude should be given which will
be beneficial in understanding the efficiency in understanding the tasks and its importance.
Conclusion
Therefore, it can be concluded that there are different kinds of aspects and platforms
which can be provided to the different students and the professors working in the different
universities in Australia to understand their viewpoints on measuring the level of satisfaction
and it can be playing a suitable role in gaining competitiveness in the market which is
competitive in nature.
How this article will contribute
The respective article will be suitable in analyzing the different motivational tools
such as giving of the continual feedback which can play a major role in improving the

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effectiveness of the growth of the company suitably. The setting of the clear objectives as
well as goals can be playing vital role in satisfaction of the employees.
Article 2
Full reference of the article- Agllias, K., Howard, A., Cliff, K., Dodds, J., & Field,
A. (2016). Students' Experiences of University and an Australian Social Work Program:
Coming, Going, Staying. Australian Social Work, 69(4), 468-480.
Objective and research question
The major objective of the research article is to understand the different kinds of
experiences of the students in the different universities in Australia and due to the same, it
has affected the growth prospects of the universities in a negative manner as well.
The research question is the analysis of the different issues faced by universities in
attracting the students from different other countries in a suitable manner which will impact
the growth of the universities in a suitable manner.
Method
The methodology which has been used in the respective article is related to the
analysis of the SPSS through providing questionnaires to the different students in the
universities for showcasing their viewpoints regarding the negative aspects of the education
system which can affect the growth of the company in a negative manner.
Findings and discussion
From the respective article, it can be identified that in the different schools and
universities, there has been no such usage of the different kinds of platforms for the students
to showcase their skills that has affected their motivation in performing the tasks and due to
which it affects the overall effectiveness of the universities. As commented by author, it can

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be seen that the different professors and the teachers in the different universities need to make
sure that they need to offer the flexible the work-related schedules as it will be effective in
providing the comfortable environment for the students along with culture which will be
enhancing their effectiveness in the growth of the company suitably. There can be inclusion
of the career road map which will be suitable for the growth of the companies in Australia
and it will be enhancing their effectiveness for the students to improve their performance and
it will be effective in increasing their morale as well.
In addition, the different students who are studying in the different universities, it can
be seen that the offering of the flexible working environment can be suitable for resiliency
the different employees which will increase their commitment towards the tasks which are
being performed by them and it can be impact the working environment of the schools and
universities in a suitable manner. Moreover, there are different opportunities for the growth
advancement plans which will be beneficial in improving their dedication towards the tasks
which are performed by them and it can showcase their talents in an appropriate manner.
Conclusion
Therefore, it can be concluded that there are different kinds of motivational aspects
such as providing quality supervision which will be suitable for the growth of the company
and it will be beneficial in understanding the different aspects in a positive manner. In
addition, there can be providing of platform for the students to speak and showcase their
viewpoints which can be beneficial in understanding the aspects suitably.
How this article will contribute
The respective article will be helpful in understanding the platforms which can be
provided by the teachers and professors in the different universities as it will be suitable for

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understanding the different kinds of platforms such as showcasing their talents and skills
which will be beneficial for the growth of the company suitably.
Article 3
Full reference of the article- Milton-Wildey, K., Kenny, P., Parmenter, G., & Hall,
J. (2014). Educational preparation for clinical nursing: The satisfaction of students and new
graduates from two Australian universities. Nurse Education Today, 34(4), 648-654.
Objective and research question
The main objective of the research article is relating to the different kinds of
motivational techniques which can be used by the health care institutes for the improvement
of the performance of the nurses.
The research question which have been used in the respective article is relating to the
analysis of the different techniques which can play a suitable role in improving the growth-
related opportunities for the nurses and other students in the Australian economy suitably.
Method
The methodology which have been used in the respective article is the SPSS analysis
wherein it can be seen that there are different kinds of aspects such as issues which are being
faced by the different students in Australian universities which needs to be solved effectively
and it can be appropriate for preparation of the educational aspects.
Findings and discussion
From the respective article, it can be analyzed that in the different healthcare
institutions, there are different kinds of aspects which can be incorporated by them as it will
be suitable for the growth of the students in a positive manner. In the universities, in the
present scenario, there has been huge increase in the rate of attrition that is affecting the

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growth of the companies and universities and due to such kind of scenario, it is affecting the
morale of the students negatively as well. In the professional aspects, it can be seen that there
are two Australian universities wherein there are different kinds of dissatisfaction among
nurses who are studying the different courses in the universities and due to the same, it has
affected the morale of nurses which affects growth of the companies negatively.
Additionally, it has been noticed that there is different satisfaction related to the jobs
which can be provided to the nurses which enhances their performance and their morale is
high which allows them to perform the different activities suitably as well. The descriptive
cohort designs have been used which helped in understanding their effectiveness in
maintaining their level of the tasks which are being performed by them and due to the same,
it has been possible for them in enhancing their job performance in a suitable manner as well.
Furthermore, the tasks related satisfaction can be managed by the different employees which
will be suitable for enhancing the growth of the students which enhances their growth
suitably.
Conclusion
Therefore, it can be concluded that the proper satisfaction is the most crucial element
which should be included in the universities as it will be beneficial in managing the different
activities suitably. In the different universities, the rate of attrition is becoming high and due
to the same, it is affecting the growth of the universities negatively that is affecting their
motivation negatively.
How this article will contribute
The respective article can be helpful in understanding the motivational applications
such as providing job satisfaction and maintaining of the different kinds of the success which
will be suitable for the success of the different universities in a suitable manner. Through the

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usage of the different kinds of the motivation tools such as Maslow’s Hierarchy Theory can
be helpful for the growth of the company positively.
Article 4
Full reference of the article- Bailey, T. H., & Phillips, L. J. (2016). The influence of
motivation and adaptation on students’ subjective well-being, meaning in life and academic
performance. Higher education research & development, 35(2), 201-216.
Objective and research question
The main objective of the research article is related to the fact that there has been
huge mental illness among the different students in the Australian universities as they have
faced huge humiliation that affected the growth of the schools and universities negatively.
The research question in the respective article is related to the fact to understand the
different kinds of motivational techniques which can be incorporated for improving the
morale of the students and it will be suitable for making the different activities efficient in
nature.
Method
The methodology which has been used in the respective article is related to
distributing questionnaires and the survey interview aspects through which the different kinds
of viewpoints of the students can be analyzed that will be suitable for showcasing the
different techniques which will be suitable for reducing the discrimination and mental illness.
Findings and discussion
From the respective article, it can be seen that the different students in the universities
and schools of Australia have been facing mental trauma and illness that has affected the
growth of the schools and universities negatively. From the various surveys which were

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conducted, it can be seen that there were different kinds of issues such as dissatisfaction
among the students as they felt that their hard work has not been paid off and due to the
similar reason, it has affected the morale in performing the different tasks and affected the
grades in the examinations. In such scenario, the author has commented that the different
schools and universities need to take into consideration the respective matter and it can be
resolved through the proper motivational approaches through providing the job satisfaction
and hygiene factors that can be suitable for management of the different students in a suitable
manner.
In addition, it can be seen that there are different kinds of adaption of the motivational
factors which can be introduced by the companies or universities for managing the
effectiveness of the students suitably. The extrinsic motivational techniques can be included
in the schools and universities in Australia which can be playing a vital role in improving the
effectiveness of the universities and it will be beneficial for the good and productive grades
of the students studying in such schools and universities. Through the same, it can be
effective in managing the grades of the students and it will be suitable for managing the
effectiveness in the different schools and universities.
Conclusion
Therefore, it can be concluded that the different job wellness and the satisfaction
through appreciating the tasks which are being performed by them can be considered to be
the most effective approaches which will be suitable for the growth of the company in a
positive manner as it will be beneficial in understanding the growth of the companies.
How this article will contribute
The article talks regarding the different illness and dissatisfaction faced by the
different students in the Australian universities due to which it affected the morale of

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employees negatively. In such scenario, there can be different kinds of subjective well-being
that can be incorporated for growth of the universities and employees.
Article 5
Full reference of the article- Gale, T., & Parker, S. (2017). Retaining students in
Australian higher education: cultural capital, field distinction. European Educational
Research Journal, 16(1), 80-96.
Objective and research question
The main objective of the article is to analyze the different reasons wherein the
different students are not being able to be retained and due to the same, it is affecting the
growth of the educational universities in Australian economy.
From the respective article, the research question is that due to the discrimination
between the different students studying in the universities of Australia, there has been huge
disparity between the training and teaching procedures for the students from Australia.
Method
The methodology which have been used in the respective article is through providing
the questionnaires and surveys that interviewed the different students which helped in
understanding the concerns related to the Australian educational institution in a successful
manner. Through wider participation of the different employees, it can be seen that there can
be various different viewpoints that can be identified and solved accordingly.
Findings and discussion
From the respective article, it can be identified that there is lack of recognition among
the different universities in Australia due to which it affects their motivational aspects and it
leads to huge rate of attrition negatively. As commented by (), there are different kinds of

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issues which leads to the improper growth of the students in the schools and universities.
Recognition of the performance of the students in schools and colleges are the most vital
aspect which should be managed by them as it will be the element for the employee
productivity and retention. The recognizing the contributions of the different students in the
universities can be suitable for enhancing the overall effectiveness of the company and it will
be enhancing the organizational culture suitably.
In addition, as commented by the authors, there can be building of the genuine culture
of recognition which can be incorporated by the different Australian universities and schools
which will be enhancing the growth and it will lead to the successful outcomes in the near
future. The frequent and timely recognition are the key elements that can be incorporated by
the universities as it will emulate the growth opportunities for employees through which they
will be gaining the positive approach which can be helpful for making the contributions of
the employees valuable and it will be appropriate for the universities to retain the different
students without any problems. There should be embracement of transparency as it will be
suitable for making the students feel that their contributions are valuable and it will be
appropriate for the growth of the company.
Conclusion
Therefore, from the entire analysis of the article, it can be concluded that as there has
been huge discrimination which affected then morale. In such scenarios, there can be
inclusion of motivational aspects which can be followed for the growth of the students and it
will be suitable for the success of the universities and the students.
How this article will contribute
The respective article will be contributing in a large perspective as the main issue
which has been discussed is relating to the different kinds of retention issues and there can be

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inclusion off solutions which can be incorporated to solve the issues suitably and it will be
appropriate for managing the aspects.
References
Agllias, K., Howard, A., Cliff, K., Dodds, J., & Field, A. (2016). Students' Experiences of
University and an Australian Social Work Program: Coming, Going, Staying.
Australian Social Work, 69(4), 468-480.
Bailey, T. H., & Phillips, L. J. (2016). The influence of motivation and adaptation on
students’ subjective well-being, meaning in life and academic performance. Higher
education research & development, 35(2), 201-216.
Gale, T., & Parker, S. (2017). Retaining students in Australian higher education: cultural
capital, field distinction. European Educational Research Journal, 16(1), 80-96.
Milton-Wildey, K., Kenny, P., Parmenter, G., & Hall, J. (2014). Educational preparation for
clinical nursing: The satisfaction of students and new graduates from two Australian
universities. Nurse Education Today, 34(4), 648-654.
West, D., Heath, D., Huijser, H., Lizzio, A., Toohey, D., Miles, C., ... & Bronnimann, J.
(2015). Learning analytics: Assisting universities with student retention.