Comparative industrial relations
Dr Julian Teicher and Ms Carol Fox
6 points * Two 1-hour lectures per week and one 1-hour tutorial per week * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: MGC1020, MGC2410
Objectives At the completion of this unit, students should have knowledge of the major theories for the comparative study of industrial relations; understand industrial relations in advanced western economies including New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA, Sweden and Germany and in advanced eastern economies including Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore; understand the linkage between policy innovation in Australia and international developments in industrial relations; have an appreciation of the importance of culture in shaping industrial relations systems.
Synopsis This subject introduces students to the methodology of comparative study in industrial relations and analyses the significant similarities and differences between national industrial relations systems. Emphasis is given to Australia's trading partners among developed market economics both western and eastern. Issues considered include trends in unionism; influence of economic, political, social and cultural environments; implications of neo-corporatism; management strategies; international unionism.
Assessment Written (assignment 3000 words): 30% * Tutorial paper and participation: 20% * Examination (2 hours): 50%
Prescribed texts
Bamber G and Lansbury R (eds) International and comparative industrial relations 2nd edn, Allen and Unwin, 1993
Recommended texts
Deery S J and Mitchell R J (eds) Labour law and industrial relations in Asia Longman Cheshire, 1993