EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

MGT2EMR

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces you to the key actors in Australia's employment relations system. You will explore the world of work, and the legal and regulatory frameworks which govern the employment relationship. You will analyse the role of trade unions, the processes of determining the terms and conditions of employment, and the responsibilities of employers to create a safe working environment. You will also explore how vulnerable workers are protected by the employment relations system. You will appreciate how conflicts and disputes between employers and employees can be resolved, and reflect upon your own conflict management and negotiation skills.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: MGT2EMP

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Employment Relations: Theory and Practice

Resource Type: Other resource

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Bray, Waring, Cooper and MacNeil

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: 4th edition

Publisher: McGraw Hill

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

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URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify and explain the key elements of State regulation of employment relations in Australia

02. Discuss how employment relations influences the performance of employees, organisations and the national economic and social outcomes

03. Compare and contrast Fox's taxonomy of values in employment relations, and analyse how these values underpin the conduct of different parties involved in employment relations

04. Critically evaluate the role of the State, management and unions in the employment relations system

05. Examine the main forms of non-union employee representation in Australia

06. Distinguish between different forms of workplace conflict, and demonstrate how workplace disputes can be resolved

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Written reflective piece (Equivalent to 900 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO3, SILO4, SILO6
Individual written essay (Equivalent to 1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Group Collective Bargaining analysis (equivalent to 1250 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Problem-based activities (equivalent to 800 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended