Postgraduate GRF-EHR711-2019

Dynamics of Workplace Relations

Highlight the employee/employer relationship and their interactions, responsibilities and dynamics.Approach the discussion from the employee’s point of view. Measure the work-to-time ratio. Unpack the importance of workplace representation.

2019

Student rating

4.5

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

discuss the contemporary context of work
identify and apply different themes about the meaning of work
define and classify work, distinguish it from non-work and explore the extent of hidden work and relate to concepts of work life balance
argue why the temporal aspects of work are important and how management and employees variously manage this aspect of workplace relations
analyse how the skills, emotions and knowledge of employees are utilised by organisations and explore how this can lead to unfair discrimination
examine arguments for and against the deskilling thesis
discuss management surveillance, explain why representation is necessary and analyse strategies employees use for survival

Topics covered

- Introduction: exploring the realities of work
- The changing context of work
- The meaning of work
- Time and work
- Work skills
- Work routines
- Emotion work
- Knowledge and work
- Survival strategies and surveillance at work
- Hidden work
- Work and life
- Unfair discrimination and representation
- Conclusion and reflection
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online assignment submission
  - Streaming Multimedia
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

GRF-EMP-MAS-2019
OUA-PSU-GCE-2019
UNE-PRO-GCE-2019

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment

Description

This subject was previously known as IRL110 Workplace Employment Relations.

Examines how interactions between management and employees create interesting and challenging dynamics in relations at work. Examines work from the employees’ viewpoint and shows how their experience can be quite different from what may be intended or taken for granted. Shows how a range of factors including time, skills and knowledge and emotion affect the employment relationship.

Students will be required to complete one of the assessment tasks as an oral presentation.

Assessments

Group Discussion Board Task (25%)
Presentation (35%)
Report (40%)

Textbooks

Related degrees

postgraduate GRF-EMP-MAS-2019

Master of Employment Relations

2 available majors

Standard Program
Program with Advanced Standing

postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2019

Postgraduate Single Subjects

postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2019

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice