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MGF2341

Managing employee relations ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Undergraduate
(BUS)

Leader: Dr Marjorie Jerrard

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Management of the employment relationship and workplace issues is central to the unit. Roles of parties to the employment relationship - management, employees, trade unions, employer groups, government, and tribunals - are analysed. Management and employee roles in conflict resolution, negotiation and bargaining, conciliation and arbitration, and maintaining control of the employment relationship are covered. External and internal environments are considered regarding legislation, labour market reform, and decentralisation of the Australian industrial relations system to an enterprise focus.

Assessment: Media portfolio (2500 words): 30% + Assignment (1000 words): 20% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: Three hours of class contact

Prerequisites: Completion of 12 units of study

Prohibitions: MGC2410, MGW2323