INR310 Comparative Industrial Relations (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session.

Abstract:

This subject is concerned with the structure and operation of industrial relations in the UK, USA, Japan and Sweden. A comparative approach is used to allow an understanding of the differences and similarities in industrial relations between the different cultures. The problems of adopting overseas "solutions" are also discussed.

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Session 2
Internal	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
Distance	Albury-Wodonga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INR310

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

Assumed Knowledge:

INR210 Industrial relations in Australia

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- explain the potential benefits, problems and pitfalls associated with the study of comparative industrial relations;
- understand and evaluate industrial relations arrangements and activity in a number of countries;
- understand and analyse the similarities and differences in industrial relations arrangements and activity between countries;
- compare and contrast the industrial relations systems from other selected countries with that of Australia;
- evaluate the relevance of overseas experiences to Australian employment practices and regulations.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Introduction to the study of comparative industrial relations.
- A review of industrial relations history -- a global context
- The Australian scene -- a review of IR in Australia.
-Industrial relations in Britain.
- Industrial Relations in the United States of America.
- Industrial Relations in Sweden.
- Industrial Relations in Japan.
- Industrial relations in South Korea
- Key comparative issues in IR, eg. minimum wages, paid maternity leave, welfare considerations.

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