Abstract
This subject examines a selection of contemporary issues in the operation of the industrial relations framework for addressing the challenges facing workforces in Australia, amidst changing competitive and wider social pressures.
Syllabus
A selection of contemporary issues in Australian industrial relations. Topics will be determined by current developments in legislation, theory and practice.Examples of possible topic areas include: overview of current industrial relations legislation, casualisation and non standard work, redundancies, stand downs, bargaining, regulation of minimum wages, trade union strategies, management strategies, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to explain some of the current challenges facing the operation of the Australian industrial relations framework;
2.
be able to critically analyse a selection of current issues in Australian industrial relations;
3.
be able to analyse the application of these issues to students' own organisations and/or workplace experiences and for their professional practice;
4.
be able to synthesise and integrate multiple perspectives to evaluate the impact of current issues on the workplace; and
5.
be able to communicate information to a range of stakeholders on workplace policy, practices, risks or issues.
Enrolment restrictions
Postgraduate students only.