MGC3260

International industrial relations

Ms Carol Fox

6 points
* Two 1-hour lectures per week and one 1-hour tutorial per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisite: MGC2410

Objectives At the completion of this subject, students should have knowledge of the major theories for the comparative study of industrial relations; understand industrial relations in advanced western economies including New Zealand, Britain, USA, Sweden and Germany and in advanced eastern economies including South Korea and Japan; understand the linkage between policy innovation in Australia and international developments in industrial relations; have an appreciation of the importance of culture in shaping industrial relations systems.

Synopsis This subject introduces students to the methodology of comparative study in industrial relations and analyses the significant similarities and differences between national industrial relations systems. Emphasis is given to Australia's trading partners among developed market economics both western and eastern. Issues considered include industrial relations in multinational enterprises; trends in unionism; influence of economic, political, social and cultural environments; management strategies; international unionism.

Assessment Written (assignment 3000 words): 30%
* Tutorial paper and participation: 20%
* Examination (2 hours): 50%

Prescribed texts

Bamber G and Lansbury R (eds) International and comparative industrial relations 2nd edn, Allen and Unwin, 1993

Recommended texts

Deery S J and Mitchell R J (eds) Labour law and industrial relations in Asia Longman Cheshire, 1993