INR510 Comparative Labour Relations (8)
Abstract
This subject examines the employment relations systems of a collection of developed and developing countries. A key focus of comparative study is to gain insights into the strengths and limitations of different institutional arrangements, as well as to inform professional practice in a globally-interdependent world. Countries studied will vary according to contemporary issues. |
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Session 1 | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INR510
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Management and Marketing |
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Enrolment restrictions
Postgraduate students only. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to critically reflect on the application of a comparative method in studying employment relations systems;
- be able to analyse the employment relations systems of selected countries, with reference to current issues in global business;
- be able to apply industrial relations theory to analyse patterns of convergence and divergence in national employment relations systems; and
- be able to demonstrate the ability to prepare analytical, evidence-based argument in academic and business settings.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Challenges of comparative study
- Theoretical frameworks for comparative study of employment relations systems
- Industrial relations in Great Britian
- Industrial relations in the United States of America
- Industrial relations in Germany
- Industrial relations in Japan
- Industrial relations in China
- Industrial relations in India
- Comparative lessons
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