EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

MGT5ERN

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will examine the theoretical and historical underpinnings of employment relations in Australia, with specific reference to the role of institutions, actors and processes in the regulation of work. You will explore the current legal frameworks that govern Australian employment relations, and evaluate the impact of these policies on the economic and social fabric of Australian society. You will also study the dynamics of negotiation and dispute resolution in the context of Australian workplace relations. You will develop the necessary skills to effectively manage employee grievances and negotiations.

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 5 - Masters

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: N/A

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

Understanding employment relations

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Abbott, Hearn Mackinnon and Fallon

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Oxford University Press

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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 - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Examine the key institutions, actors and processes involved in the regulation and management of work and employment in Australia

02. Critically evaluate the major issues influencing the regulation and management of employee relations in Australia

03. Critique the contemporary policy debates over the policies and practices governing the relationship between employers and employees

04. Formulate strategies to address employee relations challenges faced by Government, businesses, unions and employees.

05. Demonstrate a critical understanding of core concepts of negotiation and dispute resolution

06. Develop effective negotiation skills and critically reflect on your own negotiation practices

City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Essay (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group negotiation simulation (equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Individual Case Study Analysis (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Individual reflection on negotiation simulation (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 6 , Online