5266 (v.7) Industrial Relations (Theory and Practice) 555

Area:

Graduate School of Business

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Australia - the nature of industrial relations, history, structure and government of trade unions and employer organisations, role of government, history and functions of tribunals. Collective bargaining and arbitration. Industrial conflict.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Understanding of the history, structure and functions of the Australian and West Australian industrial relations systems. Understanding of the economic and social factors underpinning wage levelsand relativities. Become able to discuss the causes and consequences of recent changes in labour market and employment structures. Become able to critically evaluate the relationship between employment relations and broader social policy issues and debates at the national and personal level. Become able to develop IR strategies and processes which are consistent with an organisation's goals and culture.

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:

Preston, A.C. (2001). Wages In Practice - Wage Fixing in Australia. The Structure and Determinants of Wage Relativities - Evidence from Australia. (Chapter 3). (pp 36-90).

Unit Texts:

Deery, S., Plowman, D., Walsh, J. and Brown, M. (2001). Industrial Relations - A Contemporary Analysis. 2nd ed. Sydney, McGraw-Hill.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Class Contribution 5%. Group Presentations 5%. Assignment (individual exercise) 40%. Contemporary (4) debates (group exercise) 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Perth City Campus	Trimester 3	Y	Y