mgt2emr employment relations

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.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsMGT2EMP

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Employment Relations: Theory and Practice

Resource TypeOther resource

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorBray, Waring, Cooper and MacNeil

YearN/A

Edition/Volume4th edition

PublisherMcGraw Hill

ISBNN/A

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/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

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola 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