Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives At the completion of this course students should have an awareness and understanding of the relationship between industrial relations and the wider socio-economic system; be conversant with the major parties and processes in Australian industrial relations; understand the major theoretical approaches to the study of industrial relations; have developed analytical skills in industrial relations and be able to analyse key policy issues; have gained the foundation knowledge of further study in industrial relations and in other fields such as engineering, management and politics.
Synopsis This subject provides a foundation for the study of employee and industrial relations theory and practice. Major topics include unions, management and employer associations, conciliation and arbitration, collective bargaining, enterprise bargaining, industrial conflict, wage determination, occupational health and safety, equal employment opportunity, and the role of the state.
Assessment Written (assignment 3000 words): 30% + Tutorial participation: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 60%