INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
MGT5IER
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores the changing nature of employment relationships in the context of internationalisation and globalisation. Using comparative employment relations methodology we explore labour market developments, international trade unionism, the role of international institutions, recent developments in international business and the changing nature of work. We compare employment relations structures and processes in a range of countries including from Europe and Asia. We also explore developments in particular industries that have an international focus.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5IER
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the applicability of different theoretical approaches to practical international employment relations problems and challenges
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover key theoretical positions around international employment relations. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these theoretical positions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Critiically evaluate research articles on international employment relations
- Activities:
- Assessment tasks constructed to enable students to develop expertise and skills in critically evaluating research and theory in this area.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of different theoretical perspectives on international employment relations
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover key theoretical positions around international employment relations. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these theoretical positions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Demonstrate theoretical understanding by outlining, explaining and critically discussing key concepts and ideas in the international employment relations research literature
- Activities:
- Assessment tasks constructed to enable students to develop expertise and skills in critically evaluating research and theory in this area.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
City Campus, 2015, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 30
Enrolment information: Teaching rooms in city campus limited to 30 persons Order of application
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critiically evaluate research articles on international employment relations | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Group case study report (1500-2000 words per student, 3-4 students per group) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One two-hour in-class test | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |