Course overview
In this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the history, stakeholders and their inter-relationships, laws and current practices in industrial relations in Australia. Theoretical explanations of patterns, practices and institutions of industrial relations; evolution of relevant institutions; management strategy; employee organisation, strategy and behaviour; institutions and practices of workplace, regulation; arbitration, enterprise bargaining, individual employment contracts, and the mechanisms used to create enforceable industrial instruments; historical, economic, political and social context of industrial relations.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and evaluate relevant information to foster understanding of industrial relations matters.
- Apply specialist knowledge to real-life scenarios for the resolution of issues pertaining to industrial relations and the provision of strategic advice.
- Communicate clearly and effectively on matters related to industrial relations, with a variety of audiences ranging from area specialists to lay persons.
- Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Human Resource Management discipline: i) Problem Solving (advanced level); and ii) Written Communication (intermediate level).
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 20141
Section 01OL
Size 45
Available 45
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 23183
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 21520
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 25
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