| Area: | School of Management |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 4436 (v.4) Human Resource Management (Introduction) 200 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | A comparison of the industrial relations frameworks and processes in a number of countries. There will also be a focus on the historical, social and economic aspects of each country, as well as an examination of the roles of the principle parties and thebargaining processes. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Understanding of and comprehension of the industrial relations systems of advanced industrialised and developing market economies. Understanding of the significant global changes that have occurred since the 1980s. Analysed and discussed the concept of convergence versus divergence with regard to the globalisation of industrial relations systems and frameworks. Developed a sound understanding of the industrial, historical, social and economic issues that have emerged in the countries covered during the semester. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Periodicals and journals should be used as the primary source to uncover the latest developments in any field. There is also a wide array of journal articles that give descriptions, analysis and research into current issues affecting each of the countries covered during the semester. |
| Unit Texts: | Bamber, G. and Lansbury, R.D. (1998). International and Comparative Employment Relations. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Students must undertake all assessment components and must pass the final examination to pass the unit. Mid-Term Test 30%. Groupwork/Presentation 40%. Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | S'pore HR Institute | Trimester 1A | Y | | | |
