MGX9220

Industrial and workplace relations ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Marjorie Jerrard

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Evening)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Evening)

Synopsis: Introduction to the environment, parties and processes involved in Australian industrial relations. The unit 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: Individual assignment (4000 words) 40% + Examination (3 hours): 60% + Off-campus: Assignment (4000 words): 40% + Examination (3 hours): 60%

Contact Hours: 3-hour session per week