INR510 Comparative Labour Relations (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject examines the employment relations systems of Great Britain, The United States of America, Germany, Japan, China and India. This is done in context of economic, social, cultural and political developments in each country. Similarities, differences, and patterns of convergence and divergence are studied.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INR510
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Postgraduate Students Only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- critically reflect on the application of a comparative method in studying employment relations systems;
- analyse the employment relations systems of selected countries, with reference to current issues in global business;
- apply industrial relations theory to analyse patterns of convergence and divergence in national employment relations systems; and
- demonstrate the ability to prepare analytical, evidence-based argument in academic and business settings.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Challenges of comparative study
- Theoretical frameworks for comparative study of employment relations systems
- Industrial relations in Great Britian
- Industrial relations in the United States of America
- Industrial relations in Germany
- Industrial relations in Japan
- Industrial relations in China
- Industrial relations in India
- Comparative lessons
- Countries studied may change, depending on requirements
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.