James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

BX2300 - Employment Relations

Subject Description

In this panopticon subject, students will develop a solid understanding of the world of work. The subject covers a range of areas that relate to employments systems and the dynamics between employees, workplaces, and the legal, social and political paradigms and the processes that govern these systems. Students will become familiar with the various stakeholders and gain knowledge and understanding of the interplay of these stakeholders as they create a complex and continually evolving system that is equally immersed in historical and cultural employment traditions and ideologies while propelling students to think about the future nature of work and workplaces. In addition, students will develop an awareness of the implications of current and emerging changes in employment systems on the management of workplaces and the respective employees, including paid and volunteer workers. As students develop a critical appreciation of the concepts and theories relating to employment relations, they will acquire the skills and knowledge to manage and lead in contemporary and future workplaces.

Learning Outcomes

• identify and analyse individual and collective work related paradigms
• evaluate a range of employment systems and government legislation
• critically appraise the seminal employment relations theories
• apply future thinking to emerging global employment issues

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Briefing paper - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Critical Analysis - (40%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  BX3051

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