Abstract
This subject locates the Australian employment relations systems within contemporary economic and political contexts and debates. Amidst the tensions and challenges of globalisation, the subject examines the perspectives of major stakeholder groups relating to the purpose, design and outcomes of the Australian employment relations systems.
Syllabus
The scope of employment relationsThinking critically about employment relationsAustralia's competitive positionAustralia's labour markets and competitivenessNon-economic goals in employment relationsManagement perspectivesTrade union perspectivesThe State and employment relationsOther actorsEmployment relations policy evaluation
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to analyse contemporary issues and debates in Australian employment relations, in the context of global economic developments;
2.
be able to critically evaluate stakeholder perspectives relating to the purpose, design, and outcomes of the Australian employment relations systems;
3.
be able to reflect on the contribution of the Australian employment relations systems to business, economic and social sustainability; and
4.
be able to synthesise and critically evaluate academic literature, and apply scholarly methods to address real-world problems.
Enrolment restrictions
Postgraduate students only.