MMH349 - Employment Relations
Unit details
| Year | 2017 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | K Abbott |
| Prerequisite: | For students commencing courses M300, M307, D301, D313, D317, D321, D322, D325, D338, D366 or D388 from Trimester 1 2016: MMM132 For all other students: MMH230 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 2 x 1 hour classes, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week Cloud (Online): 11 x 2 hour class (recordings provided) + 4 x 1.5 hour workshops |
Content
The unit provides a general introduction to the study of industrial relations. The multi-disciplinary nature of the unit is stressed within an introductory systems framework. Various sociological, economic, legal and other theories of industrial relations are examined. The system of workplace governance under the Fair Work Act 2009 is considered, as well as the role of trade unions, employer associations, collective bargaining processes, and various laws pertaining to contracts of employment, equal opportunity and occupational health and safety.
Assessment
Written assignment 3000 words 40%
Examination 2 hours 60%
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