James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

LB5515 - Workplace Conflict Management

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Law Office (pre 2015)

In both the private and public sectors conflict is an intrinsic part of organisational life. Unmanaged, or poorly managed, conflict leads to high financial and transactional costs. Managed well, conflict is the catalyst for creating value. At a broad level, this subject examines the development of systems and structures to facilitate conflict resolution and co-operative decision-making in organisations. It reviews national and local employment laws, HR and Industrial Relations issues for managers and executives, and practical tools and techniques for issue identification and workplace conflict management. At an applied level, the subject also deals with challenging contemporary workplace issues, like workplace bullying and harassment, performance management and social media at the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
LB5500 or LB5525 or LB5501

Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 8
Census Date 21-Aug-2014
Face to face teaching 01-Aug-2014 to 03-Aug-2014 (One three-day workshop: 1 - 3 Aug 2014. Compulsory pre-reading required prior to attending workshop.)
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Sam Hardy
Contact hours:
  • 21 hours workshops/Seminars - One three-day workshop: 1 - 3 Aug 2014
    Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); presentation (30%); case study (50%); final learning brief (10%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Attendance on all days is compulsory. Pre-workshop reading and online participation.

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 28-Aug-2014
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Sam Hardy
    Contact hours:
    • 21 hours workshops/Seminars - One three-day workshop (Optional): 1 - 3 Aug 2014. Pre-reading required prior to attending workshop.
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); presentation (30%); case study (50%); final learning brief (10%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.