James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

BU5109:03

Managing Employee Relations

Townsville, Cairns

40 lectures. July intensive block mode (Townsville campus, August intensive block mode (Cairns campus).

Staff: Dr J Campling (Cairns campus).

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 to be advised by first week of lectures.