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11217 (v.2) Industrial Relations (Australian) 560
Area: | School of Management |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Industrial relations theories. The historical context. The roles of the parties - the tribunals, the State, the unions and management. Collective bargaining, industrial action and conflict. Worker participation and reform. Enterprise bargaining. Negotiation. The future of industrial relations. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have gained - An overview of Industrial Relations Systems in Australia. A framework of analysis of Industrial Relations systems. Discussed the future role of industrial relations within the economic, political andsocial context. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Alexander and Lewer (1996), Understanding Australian Industrial Relations. 5th ed. Sydney, Harcourt Brace. Dabscheck, B. (1989), Industrial Relations in the 1980's. Oxford University Press. Dabscheck, B. Griffin, G. and Teicher, J. (1992), Contemporary Australian Industrial Relations. Cheshire, Longman. Dabscheck, B. (1995), The Struggle for Australian Industrial Relations, Melbourne, Oxford University Press. Dufty, N.F. and Fells, R.E. (1989), Dynamics of Industrial Relations in Australia. New York, Prentice-Hall. Cole, K. (ed) (1982), Power Conflict and Control in Australian Trade Unions, Victoria, Penguin. Ford, G.W. Hearn, J.M. and Lansbury, R.D. (eds), (1980/87), Australian Labour Relations Readings 3rd and 4th eds. Melbourne, MacMillan. Hunt, I. and Provis, C. (1995), The New Industrial Relations in Australia, Sydney, The Federation Press. Keenoy, T. and Kelly, D. (1998), The Employment Relationship in Australia, 2nd ed. Sydney, Harcourt Brace. Ronfeldt, P., and McCallum, R. (1995), Enterprise Bargaining: Trade Unions and the Law, Sydney, The Federation Press. Wooden, M. (2000), The Transformation of Australian Industrial Relations. Sydney, Federation Press. |
Unit Texts: | Deery, S. Plowman, D. Walsh, J. and Brown, M. (2001), Industrial Relations: A Contemporary Analysis, 2nd ed. Sydney, McGraw-Hill. ACIRRT, (1999), Australia at Work: just managing? Sydney, Prentice Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Major Essay 40%. Tutorial Assessment/Presentation 20%. Take Home Assessment 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
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External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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