One Semester or Term

36 Hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

 Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Commerce suite.

Aims & Objectives:

• Understand Australian Industrial relations legislation
• demonstrate a sound understanding of the major theoretical and conceptual principles of Industrial Relations
• understand possible employee and employer behaviour in negotiation or conflict situations
• demonstrate an ability to apply this understanding to a range of business environments
• use analytical skills to evaluate the effectiveness of Industrial Relations systems in workplaces
• design industrial relations strategies to solve business problems

Teaching Methods:

Lecture (2 hours), Tutorials (1 hour)

Assessment:

Assignment/Critical Essay (individual) (60%); Group Industrial Relations Audit in class (20%), Group Presentation (20%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

• Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• Effective and ethical in work and community situations
• Adaptable and able to manage change
• Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content:

• Workplace reform
• Work Choices Legislation
• Work Place Relations Act
• Major industrial relations theories
• Enterprise bargaining and the changing nature of work
• Global trends and labour market flexibility
• Industrial Relations Audit

Reading Materials:

A suitable current text or readings will be nominated closer to the time that the unit is introduced.

Recommended Reading:

Students will be advised of appropriate relevant reading when the unit is offered.