Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Business and Law

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• Unit Title

  Employment Relations

• Unit Code

  MAN2601

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Julie Anne CREWS

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Description

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.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MAN2150, MAN2255, MAN2600

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse and critique the historical development of the Australian industrial relations system.
2. Describe the nature of the employment relationship and major theories of industrial relations.
3. Evaluate the nature of industrial and workplace conflict, and apply processes for resolving industrial disputes.
4. Explain the objectives and structure of the main parties involved in employment relations.

Unit Content

1. Bargaining structures and processes.
2. Employees and unions.
3. Employers and management.
4. Industrial conflict.
5. Introduction to concepts, processes, theories and players.
6. Perspectives of employment relations.
7. Recent developments in employment relations.
8. State regulation.
9. The changing context of the Australian employment relations system.
10. The role of government in employment relations.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Assessment

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 School Progression Panel.

Core Reading(s)

• Bray, M. (2018). Employment Relations : Theory And Practice (4th edition.). Sydney, NSW: McGraw-Hill Education. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1047935780

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