316-363 Economics C3: Industrial Relations

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Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• be aware of the nature of industrial relations, the behaviour of the parties in the industrial environment;

• identify the various processes used by the parties in the resolution of conflict in industrial situations; and

• note differences between countries in industrial relations systems and processes.

Content:

The Australian industrial relations system, including: industrial conflict; strike activity; sanctions for industrial action; industrial tribunals; trade unions and employer associations; the role and functions of government in industrial relations; conciliation, arbitration and collective bargaining; evaluation of changing dispute settlement techniques.

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Prescribed Texts:

• Deery S and Plowman D, Australian Industrial Relations, 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill Sydney 1991.