MGX9220

Industrial relations

(BUS)

Professor Gerry Griffin

6 points + 3-hour session per week + First semester + City, distance

Synopsis: Introduction to the environment, parties and processes involved in Australian industrial relations. 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, enterprise bargaining, grievance and disciplinary procedures, wages policy, and legislative reform of industrial relations.

Assessment: On campus (written assignments - 4000 words, 40%; examination, 60%): 100% + Distance (written assignments - 4000 words, 40%; examination, 60%): 100%