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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to the field of employment relations. The nature of the employment relationship, key concepts, factors and theories in industrial relations are covered. The roles of government, industrial tribunals, employers and trade unions are specifically explored, together with the process of collective bargaining and individual contracting. These issues are covered mainly in the Australian context, however examples will also be drawn from selected overseas countries.
Unit was previously coded MAN2150, MAN2255, MAN2600
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
On campus students attend a weekly lecture and either a weekly tutorial or a bi-weekly tutorial. Classes will include lectures, in class activities, case studies and exercises. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts of the unit. Tutorials allow students to cover lecture topics in greater depth. The off-campus version has been developed to closely resemble the on campus version. In the off-campus version of this unit students will be able to access the bulk of the unit materials via the Blackboard site including lecture recordings and self paced modules. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Written Assignment | 40% |
| Participation | Tutorial Participation | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Written Assignment | 40% |
| Participation | Discussion Board Participation | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to the field of employment relations. The nature of the employment relationship, key concepts, factors and theories in industrial relations are covered. The roles of government, industrial tribunals, employers and trade unions are specifically explored, together with the process of collective bargaining and individual contracting. These issues are covered mainly in the Australian context, however examples will also be drawn from selected overseas countries.
Unit was previously coded MAN2150, MAN2255, MAN2600
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
On campus students attend a weekly lecture and either a weekly tutorial or a bi-weekly tutorial. Classes will include lectures, in class activities, case studies and exercises. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts of the unit. Tutorials allow students to cover lecture topics in greater depth. The off-campus version has been developed to closely resemble the on campus version. In the off-campus version of this unit students will be able to access the bulk of the unit materials via the Blackboard site including lecture recordings and self paced modules. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Written Assignment | 40% |
| Participation | Tutorial Participation | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Written Assignment | 40% |
| Participation | Discussion Board Participation | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
MAN2601|1|2