James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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BU5109:03

*Managing Employee Relations

Cairns

40 lectures. October intensive mode.

Staff: Mr P Lynch.

This subject explores contemporary issues in employee relations. Topics include: employee relations legislation, the management of employee relations, trade unions, dispute resolution, the role of governments and strategic approaches to employee relations management.

Learning Objectives:

  1. critical appreciation of the theories, concepts, methods and empirical knowledge used in contemporary employee relations.

Assessment by group presentation/project (20%); individual project (5,000 words)(40%); three-hour examination or 3,000 word essay (40%).


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