Industrial relations
Ms Carol Fox and Dr Julian Teicher
6 points * One 3-hour session per week * First, summer semester * Clayton, city * Prohibition: MGC2410 (formerly GSM2410) or equivalent
Synopsis The subject introduces the environment, parties and processes involved in Australian industrial relations, as well as relevant theories. Although the focus is upon Australia, overseas comparisons will be used as appropriate. The subject aims to create an understanding of industrial relations at the macro level and to develop analytical skills appropriate to solving industrial relations problems. Topics covered include employer associations and management, theories of unionism, conciliation and arbitration, collective bargaining, productivity bargaining, grievance and disciplinary procedures, wages policy, and legislative reform of industrial relations.
Assessment Written (assignments 4000 words): 40% * Examination: 60%
Prescribed texts
Dabscheck B and others Contemporary Australian industrial relations Longman Cheshire, 1992
Deery, S and Plowman D Australian industrial relations McGraw-Hill, 1991
Fox C B and others Industrial relations in Australia: Development, law and operation Longman Cheshire, 1993