MGG2323

Industrial relations

Dr Mike Berrell

6 points · One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week · Distance, approximately 12 hours per week · First semester · Gippsland · Prerequisite: MGG1303

Objectives Building on knowledge of basic behavioural, economic and legal principles provided by the multidisciplinary core and prerequisite management subjects, this subject aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the nature and structure of the Australian industrial relations system and of contemporary industrial relations issues and trends. Students will acquire skills in the analysis of labour relations practices within the context of industrial relations theories and frameworks

Synopsis The subject provides an overview of Australian industrial relations and utilising, in part, an historical framework examines theories on the nature of the employment relationship, industrial conflict and labour collectivism. The role of government, trade unions and employers and their associations are considered, as are developments in wage determination, workplace industrial relations and enterprise bargaining.

Assessment Two assignments: 50% · Examination (3 hours): 50% · Students must obtain a satisfactory result in all areas of assessment.

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