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HRM 201 – Workplace Relations
2019 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Nikola Balnave
Contact via Email
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Yang Yang
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
HRM107
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines the broad macro issues related to managing people at work. The scope extends to the macroeconomic environment including the economic, political, social, and institutional context. The unit is approached from a stakeholder perspective, emphasising the way that management, labour and the state, along with other key stakeholders, act, both separately and together, to structure the employment relationship. Topics include the regulatory framework, bargaining structures and processes, conflict and co-operation, and the impact of change and reform directions. In particular students will be required to develop graduate capabilities in relation to critical, analytical and integrative thinking.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Understand and identify the different approaches to the study and practice of employment relations
- Identify internal and external stakeholders in the employment relationship and the goals and objectives of these stakeholders
- Critically analyse the way that these stakeholders act, together and separately, to shape employment relations processes
- Identify a range of ethical issues that involve the employment relationship, and the real or potential impact on employment relations stakeholders
- Relate the above to current issues in the field of employment relations
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Case Study | 20% | No | Week 6 |
| Report | 40% | No | Week 10 |
| Final Examination | 40% | No | Final Examination Period |
Case Study
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 20%
Late submissions must also be made through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total available marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% deduction). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand and identify the different approaches to the study and practice of employment relations
- Identify internal and external stakeholders in the employment relationship and the goals and objectives of these stakeholders
- Critically analyse the way that these stakeholders act, together and separately, to shape employment relations processes
- Identify a range of ethical issues that involve the employment relationship, and the real or potential impact on employment relations stakeholders
- Relate the above to current issues in the field of employment relations
Report
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 40%
Late reports must also be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total available marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% deduction). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand and identify the different approaches to the study and practice of employment relations
- Identify internal and external stakeholders in the employment relationship and the goals and objectives of these stakeholders
- Critically analyse the way that these stakeholders act, together and separately, to shape employment relations processes
- Identify a range of ethical issues that involve the employment relationship, and the real or potential impact on employment relations stakeholders
- Relate the above to current issues in the field of employment relations
Final Examination
Due: Final Examination Period
Weighting: 40%
Please see Assessment Policy Schedule 4.
The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time in the University Examination Timetable is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for special consideration.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand and identify the different approaches to the study and practice of employment relations
- Identify internal and external stakeholders in the employment relationship and the goals and objectives of these stakeholders
- Critically analyse the way that these stakeholders act, together and separately, to shape employment relations processes
- Identify a range of ethical issues that involve the employment relationship, and the real or potential impact on employment relations stakeholders
- Relate the above to current issues in the field of employment relations
Delivery and Resources
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| Unit web page | The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
| Technology Used and Required | Students will need to be familiar with a web browser to access the unit web page. |
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| Prizes | The NSW Industrial Relations Society Prize |
Unit Schedule
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Week |
Lecture Topic |
Text Chapter/s |
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1 |
Industrial Relations, HRM and Employment Relations |
11 (see also pp.3-4) |
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2 |
Approaches to the study of employment relations / Recap of ethics |
1 |
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3 |
Employment relations in the Australian context |
2 |
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4 |
Trade unions and employer associations |
3 & 4 |
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5 |
The State (1) |
5 |
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6 |
The State (2) |
5 |
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7 |
Agreement / rule making (1) |
6 |
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MID SEMESTER BREAK |
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8 |
Agreement / rule making (2) |
6 (+ additional readings on iLearn) |
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9 |
READING WEEK |
N/A |
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10 |
Wage determination |
7 |
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11 |
Industrial conflict |
8 |
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12 |
Work health and safety |
10 |
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13 |
Unit review and exam briefing |
All |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
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Academic Honesty
The nature of scholarly endeavour, dependent as it is on the work of others, binds all members of the University community to abide by the principles of academic honesty. Its fundamental principle is that all staff and students act with integrity in the creation, development, application and use of ideas and information. This means that:
- all academic work claimed as original is the work of the author making the claim
- all academic collaborations are acknowledged
- academic work is not falsified in any way
- when the ideas of others are used, these ideas are acknowledged appropriately.
Further information on the academic honesty can be found in the Macquarie University Academic Honesty Policy at http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Grades
Macquarie University uses the following grades in coursework units of study:
- HD - High Distinction
- D - Distinction
- CR - Credit
- P - Pass
- F - Fail
Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Grading Policy which is available at:
http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grading Appeals and Final Examination Script Viewing
If, at the conclusion of the unit, you have performed below expectations, and are considering lodging an appeal of grade and/or viewing your final exam script please refer to the following website which provides information about these processes and the cut off dates in the first instance. Please read the instructions provided concerning what constitutes a valid grounds for appeal before appealing your grade.
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Graduate Capabilities
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Understand and identify the different approaches to the study and practice of employment relations
- Identify internal and external stakeholders in the employment relationship and the goals and objectives of these stakeholders
- Critically analyse the way that these stakeholders act, together and separately, to shape employment relations processes
- Identify a range of ethical issues that involve the employment relationship, and the real or potential impact on employment relations stakeholders
- Relate the above to current issues in the field of employment relations
Assessment tasks
- Case Study
- Report
- Final Examination
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Understand and identify the different approaches to the study and practice of employment relations
- Identify internal and external stakeholders in the employment relationship and the goals and objectives of these stakeholders
- Critically analyse the way that these stakeholders act, together and separately, to shape employment relations processes
- Identify a range of ethical issues that involve the employment relationship, and the real or potential impact on employment relations stakeholders
- Relate the above to current issues in the field of employment relations
Assessment tasks
- Case Study
- Report
- Final Examination
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Understand and identify the different approaches to the study and practice of employment relations
- Critically analyse the way that these stakeholders act, together and separately, to shape employment relations processes
- Identify a range of ethical issues that involve the employment relationship, and the real or potential impact on employment relations stakeholders
- Relate the above to current issues in the field of employment relations
Assessment task
- Report
Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Understand and identify the different approaches to the study and practice of employment relations
- Identify internal and external stakeholders in the employment relationship and the goals and objectives of these stakeholders
- Critically analyse the way that these stakeholders act, together and separately, to shape employment relations processes
- Identify a range of ethical issues that involve the employment relationship, and the real or potential impact on employment relations stakeholders
- Relate the above to current issues in the field of employment relations
Assessment task
- Case Study
Changes from Previous Offering
Lecture material and tutorial activities have been updated to reflect current workplace relations issues.
Research and Practice, Global and Sustainability
The unit explores the impact of industrial relations and employment policy and practice on economic and social sustainability.
The unit uses research by Macquarie University researchers as well as from external sources. The unit gives you practice in applying research findings in your assignments.
Recommended resources:
E-Resources:
ABI/INFORM – comprehensive business database.
Business Source Complete – business resources for undergraduate/postgraduate use, with extensive archive of articles. Access to industry reports, market research reports, country reports & company profiles.
Emerald Fulltext – scholarly research in management.
Factiva – full text business and company information from major Australian and international news sources.
Related Databases:
AIMMAT: AIM Management & Training Database – a source for Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian articles on management and training. Includes many case studies.
Informit – Australasian content on social, economic and political issues.
Proquest ANZ Newsstand – provides full text of Australian and New Zealand newspapers, except the AFR.
Relevant Journals:
Australian Bulletin of Labour
Journal of Australian Political Economy
British Journal of Industrial Relations
Economic and Labor Relations Review
HR Monthly
International Journal of Employment Studies
Journal of Industrial Relations
Labour and Industry
New Technology, Work and Society
People Management
Research and Practice in Human Resource Management
Work and Occupations
Work, Employment and Society