| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Principles of Employee Relations |
| Unit ID: | BSMAN2006 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 080303 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of employee relations. It will examine employee relations strategies and policies; risk management strategies; employee rights and obligations; resolution of employee relations problems and management of workplace diversity. Students will identify relevant employee relations legislation (federal and state) ie. equal opportunity, diversity, industrial relations, anti-discrimination, unfair dismissal rules and due process; applicable to their geographic location and industry. Students will develop an understanding of employee relations strategies and policies; staff development strategies, risk management strategies (in relation to employee relations), employee rights and obligations, and building productive cultures within diverse workforces. Students will develop consultation and communication skills and techniques for use in employee relations and the management of conflict resolution and negotiation. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Relate how federal and state legislation may impact on employee relations |
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| K2. | Outline strategic approaches to building and maintaining a productive workplace culture |
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| K3. | Describe different approaches to resolving employee relations problems |
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| K4. | Recognise different strategic approaches to managing diversity within the workforce |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Interpret employee relations scenarios and develop appropriate business reports |
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| S2. | Identify appropriate strategies and policies for addressing a range of employee relations issues |
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| S3. | Assess employee relations scenarios and determine the most appropriate resolution strategy. This may include early intervention techniques, problem solving processes or effective negotiation and conflict management techniques |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Demonstrate an applied understanding of the fundamentals and theories relevant to managing employee relations within an organisational context. |
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| A2. | Research and analyse a variety of organisational scenarios to develop appropriate organisational strategy addressing relevant federal and state employee relations legislation and organisational ethics, sustainability and social responsibility policies |
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| A3. | Develop an employee relations strategy which may include organizational strategic objectives, conditions of employment, legal requirements, risk management, approaches to managing employee grievances and diversity management strategies. |
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| Unit Content: |
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of employee relations. It will examine employee relations strategies and policies; risk management strategies; employee rights and obligations; resolution of employee relations problems and management of workplace diversity. Students will identify relevant employee relations legislation (federal and state) ie. equal opportunity, diversity, industrial relations, anti-discrimination, unfair dismissal rules and due process; applicable to their geographic location and industry. Students will develop an understanding of the application of employee relations strategies and policies; staff development strategies, risk management strategies (in relation to employee relations), employee rights and obligations, in building productive cultures within diverse workforces. Students will develop consultation and communication skills and techniques for use in employee relations and the management of conflict resolution and negotiation. Students will be able to research, analyse, discuss and report on employee relations policies and strategies, risk management, conflict negotiation and resolution and motivation issues. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2 | Analyse employee relations scenarios and report on conflict resolution, negotiation, motivation issues and resolutions. | Case studies / Report / Assignment | 10-30% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S2, S3, A1, A3 | Develop an employee relations strategic plan addressing potential organisational and/or employee issues. | Report / Presentation/ | 20-40% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, A1 | Demonstrate applied understanding of the fundamentals and theories learnt through workshops, online discussions and readings | Test/ Exam | 30-50% |
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