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Work and Conflict in the Global Economy (IBUS30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject introduces students to the diverse ways in which the competing needs and interests of organisations, employees, communities and other stakeholders are managed in the 21st century workplace. The globalisation of production, technological change, and new business models have created new jobs and occupations and destroyed or transformed old ones, altered the extent to which work provides economic security and meaning and given rise to new conflict at work. This subject analyses the consequences of these developments for the experience of work and conflict, as well as the diversity of national institutions and organisational approaches to manage the same problems. Emerging challenges for organisations and managers are considered, including automation, demographic changes, insecurity, and identity at work.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain and critically evaluate major issues driving changes to work and conflict and how national employment systems have evolved to manage them
- 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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT20001 | Organisational Behaviour |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
| MGMT20004 | Managing People at Work | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Individual Assignment
| Second half of the teaching period | 40% |
End of Semester Examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 11 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:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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: 11 April 2024