University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

21720 Human Resource Management1

6cp
Postgraduate

This subject presents an introduction to the areas of industrial relations and human resource management. Topics covered include: historical steps in the development of the human resource function and the forces that have shaped its development; major functions of employment relations managers; the relationship between the human resource and industrial relations functions in the modern organisation; the nature of industrial relations and the contribution to understanding made by several conflict theorists; the structure and functioning of formal industrial relations; the form and function of the employer and employee organisations, parties to employment relations; and the nature of efficiency restructuring and enterprise bargaining and their impact upon the management of employment relations.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Summer session, City campus

Footnote(s)

1. Prior to Autumn semester 2004, this subject was called 21720 Employment Relations.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,220.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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Access conditions

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