• Semester 1 (Day)

Synopsis

This  unit  examines  some of the major features  of  human  resource
management and labour relations in a comparative context.   It  looks
at  the nature of labour markets, management traditions and cultures,
and  the  development of strategies of trade unions as  part  of  the
framework for human resource practices.

The unit is issue-based and analyses the similarities and differences
in  relation to particular issues across a small number of countries.
This  makes the workload manageable for students.  A significant axis
of  comparison is between the Australian pattern and the situation in
Asia.   A  focus on Asian economies and practices is crucial for  the
1990s.    The   unit  allows  students  to  locate  some   of   their
understanding  of HRM in varying contexts.  Second, it  provides  the
possibility   of  analysing  long-term  dynamics  of   change.    The
management of the employment relationship in different countries  and
cultures is examined.