INR210 Industrial Relations in Australia (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session.

Abstract:

The background and history of Australian Industrial Relations are covered in order to understand the contemporary scene. The main players, their structures, activities and roles are studied together with the institutions and processes which constitute industrial relations in Australia. Industrial relations outcomes and the relationships to other aspects of management are also covered. This subject provides the necessary foundation for further studies in Industrial Relations.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	Albury-Wodonga
Internal	Bathurst
Internal	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
Distance	Albury-Wodonga
Session 2
Internal	Wagga Wagga
Session 3
Internal	CSU Study Centre Melbourne

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INR210

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Assumed Knowledge:

Assumed knowledge in this subject is equivalent to that covered in MGT100

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- understand, critically analyse and evaluate the Australian industrial relations system, its main constraints and processes together with the main participants;
- relate theory to practice.
- provide some of the necessary background knowledge and discipline for the practical aspects of labour and management relations required by today's managers.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Definitions and History
- What is industrial relations?
- Development of Australian industrial relations.
- Conflict and conflict theories.

The participants
- The trade unions.
- The employers.
- The government.
- The institutions.

The Processes
- Arbitration and conciliation.
- Enterprise bargaining.
- Wage fixing and control.
- Current changing situations

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