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Managing Conflict in Global Workplaces (IBUS30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Mr Paul Fallon paul.fallon@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject provides an alternative view of the globalised workplace. It examines why conflict occurs in the workplace and how conflict is managed by different agencies, such as the state, employers and unions. It attempts to identify and explain the manifestation of workplace conflict around the world, analysing how employment systems have evolved and how different nations deal with the same problems. Countries that may be studied include the United States, Britain, Germany, Japan and Hong Kong. Issues that may be considered include refugees and child labour.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain and critically evaluate major issues of workplace conflict in the global workplace.
- Analyse the main theories and evidence related to these issues.
- Suggest policies that might be put into place to help solve problems related to these issues.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following skills:
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills, which should be developed through seminar discussion and individual research;
- Communication skills and collaborative learning, which should be developed through oral presentations;
- The ability to apply theory to practice, which should be enhanced by developing policies to solve issue-related problems;
- Synthesis and evaluation of information, which should be fostered by adopting both pragmatic and critical approaches towards policy development.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT20001 | Organisational Behaviour |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
MGMT20004 | Managing Human Resources |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60%)
- Individual assignment(s) totalling not more than 2000 words due late in the semester (40%)
- To pass this subject, students must pass the end of semester examination.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Paul Fallon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 2-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Mr Paul Fallon paul.fallon@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be made available on LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Breadth Track Managing People - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024