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Details for HRM351 Industrial Relations

Understanding Industrial Relations (IR) is important for navigating the complex interplay of legislative, economic, political, and social influences on employment relationships in Australia. This subject offers students a thorough insight into the evolution of Australia’s IR environment and its contemporary challenges, including deregulation, trade unions, and governmental roles. By examining theoretical perspectives, students will critically assess current IR strategies and forecast potential future developments.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: HRM351
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Bernardo Gomez

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

  • at least 80 credit points including HRM201—Fundamentals of Human Resource Management and MAN101—Introduction to Management

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Discuss and evaluate: (a). theoretical framework of IR  perspectives- namely ‘pluralism’, ‘unitarism’ and radicalism; and  (b).Critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to the study of employment relationship.
  2. Discuss the changing nature of Industrial Relations in Australia.
  3. Critically assess: (i). the role of state and the federal tribunal in Australia in the context of current business environment; .(ii). The factors affecting IR strategies of management (including non-union representation of employees) and suggest how it can promote harmonious relationships with IR partners; (iii). the role of trade unions in IR and how unions can continue to play crucial roles in representing employees' interest.
  4. Analyse the emerging trends of enterprise bargaining as an alternative method of dispute settlement.
  5. Discuss the role of Award making- conciliation, arbitration and awards in Australia.

Subject Content

This course may be offered in the following formats

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Minor Essay 30% (1750 words)
  • Research Report 30% (2000 words)
  • Exam 40% (2 hours)

Prescribed Text

Readings provided.